映画 (eigā) - movie

 

1. Today's Japanese words

Here's some Japanese vocabulary related to movies:

* 映画 (eigā) - movie

* 映画館 (eigakan) - movie theater

* 上映 (jōei) - screening

* 監督 (kantoku) - director

* 脚本 (kyakuhon) - script

* 主演 (shuyaku) - lead actor/actress

* キャスト (kyasto) - cast

* ジャンル (janru) - genre

* アニメーション映画 (animēshon eiga) - animation movie

* ドキュメンタリー映画 (dokukyumentariī eiga) - documentary movie

* サスペンス (sasupensu) - suspense

* ホラー (horā) - horror

* コメディ (komedi) - comedy

* フィクション (fikushon) - fiction

* ノンフィクション (nonfikushon) - nonfiction

* 興行成績 (kōgyō seiseki) - box office results

* サウンドトラック (saundotorakku) - soundtrack

* 字幕 (jihaku) - subtitles

2. Today's topic

Here's a list of famous Japanese movie actors and actresses, both current and historical:

**Legendary Actors:**

* **Toshiro Mifune:** Awarded the Best Actor Award at the Venice Film Festival for his role in Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai [CBR] . He was known for his energetic performances and many collaborations with Kurosawa.

* **Tatsuya Nakadai:** Another frequent collaborator with Kurosawa, Nakadai is known for his intense and brooding portrayals. 

* **Takashi Shimura:** A versatile actor who often played characters caught in moral dilemmas.

**Contemporary Actors:**

* **Ken Watanabe:** A world-renowned actor who has starred in both Japanese and Hollywood films. He's known for his powerful performances and historical roles. 

* **Hiroyuki Sanada:** A prolific actor who has appeared in a wide variety of films, from action movies to historical dramas. 

* **Tadanobu Asano:** Known for his edgy and unconventional roles.

* **Koji Yakusho:** A critically acclaimed actor known for his nuanced performances.

* **Takeshi Kitano:** A comedian, filmmaker, and actor known for his dark and absurdist style.

**Actresses:**

* **Sayuri Yoshinaga:** A prolific actress who has appeared in a wide variety of films.

* **Rinko Kikuchi:** An international star who has appeared in both Japanese and Hollywood films. 

* **Haruka Ayase:** One of Japan's most popular actresses, known for her roles in romantic comedies and dramas.

3- Today’s news

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani passes Hideki Matsui for most MLB homers by a Japanese-born player

https://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/15240777

Anna Sawai’s Breathtaking Performance In Shogun Is A Reminder To Watch Her 2022 Drama With 97% On RT

https://screenrant.com/anna-sawai-shogun-performance-pachinko-show-watch-reminder/