Movies
Late into the Japanese science-fiction pastiche “Before We Vanish,” an extraterrestrial visitor wanders into a Tokyo church where several children are singing “Jesus Loves Me.”
Feb. 1, 2018
‘Taboo’ is the complex tale of an attractive, competent recruit amid a macho militia in Kyoto.
Nov. 17, 2000
Review: ‘The Great Passage’ sweetly shows the power of words
Dec. 12, 2013
‘The Great Passage,’ Japan’s entry for the foreign-language Oscar, shows the power of words to transform. Yuya Ishii directs.
Autos
Nissan North America, Detroit, named Ryuhei Narita president of its Nissan Research & Development Inc., effective May 1.
April 17, 1991
Kiyoshi Kurosawa provides domestic chills in ‘Tokyo Sonata’
March 22, 2009
In the manga-based ‘Azumi,’ a girl in feudal Japan is trained as an assassin, then let loose on countless attackers.
July 28, 2006
Blood, cheap tricks and regrettable acting flow freely.
May 9, 2013
Entertainment & Arts
‘Tokyo Sonata’ a timely tale of family crisis
March 27, 2009
World & Nation
Etsuko Kawada challenged and beat the system after her son contracted HIV. Now, the new lawmaker is ready to help fight for an open government.
Oct. 27, 2000