Kokuho: Three hours, and it just kept going

ex-section2 Oct 14, 2026

Kokuho: Three hours, and it just kept going

On paper, Lee Sang-il's "Kokuho" had everything against it: a three-hour runtime, a subject matter few Japanese knew well and a reputation as a risky bet. Yet the movie became a box-office smash hit, and its story is still unfolding. (Mark Schilling, 2025)

Oct. 1, International Day of Older Persons

ex-section2 Oct 1, 2026

Oct. 1, International Day of Older Persons

What’s the secret to living to 100? There’s not just one, say Japan’s centenarians, but most have plenty to share on how to make the most of the years that follow. Meet five lively individuals who show the way. (Tomoko Otake, 2025)