Kabukicho’s streets turn perilous in ‘Tokyo Strayers’

Ren Akiba's film ‘Tokyo Strayers’ shows Kabukicho's unforgiving streets for runaway teens, despite the area's tourist crowds today. The movie highlights perils in Tokyo's Shinjuku ward.

According to a Japan Times article published on March 19, 2026, Ren Akiba's film ‘Tokyo Strayers’ depicts Kabukicho’s streets as perilous for runaway teens. Though packed with tourists today, the movie reveals their unforgiving nature. Set in Shinjuku ward, Tokyo, keywords include Japanese film, Ren Akiba, Kabukicho, Shinjuku, and Tokyo.

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Police arresting a suspect outside an aesthetic salon in Tokyo's Takadanobaba after a woman's stabbing.
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Man arrested over stabbing of woman in Tokyo's Takadanobaba

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A woman managing an aesthetic salon was stabbed in Tokyo's Takadanobaba district on Monday, suffering injuries to her chest and stomach. The attacker, a customer at her salon, was arrested the next day as Zhu Yu, a 35-year-old Chinese national, on suspicion of attempted murder. The motive remains unclear, though payment disputes may be involved.

The film ‘Kokuho,’ which depicts the world of kabuki, was screened on Wednesday at the Kabukiza Theatre in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward, a historic hub for the traditional art form.

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A dispute over harassment allegedly led to the fatal stabbing of three 17-year-old boys in Osaka's Dotonbori entertainment district, where one victim died. The suspect, 21-year-old unemployed man Ryoga Iwasaki, is said to have harassed a female acquaintance of the teens shortly before the attack, sparking an argument. Investigators revealed this motive on Monday.

The first trailer for the Japanese thriller 'Exit 8' has been unveiled, offering a preview of the film adaptation of the popular video game. Directed by Genki Kawamura, the movie stars Kazunari Ninomiya as a man trapped in an endless subway corridor seeking Exit 8. It is set for nationwide theatrical release on April 10.

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Thailand's mystery-thriller series 'Girl From Nowhere' is receiving its first international remake in Japan. Titled 'Transfer Student Nanno,' the six-episode production will stream on Fuji TV's FOD platform starting April 24. The adaptation reimagines stories from the original's first season in a Japanese school setting.

Goro Taniguchi, known for franchise hits and sci-fi anime, takes a different turn with ‘Samurai Ballerina’. The film sends two young artists from Japan to chase their dreams in early 20th-century Paris.

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Japanese designer Mikio Sakabe presented his Fall 2026 collection in a 90-year-old haunted house in Tokyo, turning rooms into eerie scenes with models in cutesy outfits. The immersive experience drew screams from attendees, emphasizing atmosphere over clear views of the garments. Sakabe drew inspiration from Japanese horror to create a fantasy world around his designs.

 

 

 

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