A new drama from director Hikari explores Japan’s practice of “rental families,” where people hire actors to play vital roles in their lives. Brendan Fraser steps into the spotlight as a Tokyo-based performer who helps real individuals navigate complex family and social needs.

Japan is using artificial intelligence to simulate an eruption of Mount Fuji in an effort to better prepare Tokyo for a worst-case scenario. While officials behind the project see it as vital for disaster readiness, some residents are expressing unease over the startlingly realistic footage.