March began with clear skies and springlike warmth across much of the Pacific side from the Kanto region westward, as seasonal festivities unfolded nationwide to mark the arrival of a new month.
Shogakukan has come under mounting criticism after it was revealed that its manga app “Manga One” appointed a male manga artist as the original author of a new serialized work despite being aware of his past sexual misconduct, prompting the publisher to apologize and announce on March 2nd that it would establish an independent third-party committee to investigate the matter.
AKB48 set out to uncover examples of digital transformation in everyday settings, visiting a golf course in Ibaraki Prefecture and a long-established Japanese confectionery shop in Nihonbashi, where cutting-edge technology is reshaping both leisure and tradition.
As the number of foreign visitors to Japan continues to rise, two uniquely Japanese cultural phenomena — food replicas and capsule toys, known as gacha — are drawing growing attention as unexpected tourist attractions and potential new souvenir staples.
Strap in for more adventures this March! See the emotional finale of BEASTARS, and witness an epic journey begin in STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure! (Netflix Anime)
This week, we study the art of the popular onnagata Bandō Tamasaburō V through some of his most successful roles. (Kabuki In-Depth)
In today's video, we talk about the recent changes at Xbox. (Lady Decade)
Japan byFood and Shizuka try a new, luxury yakitori restaurant tucked away on a backstreet in one of Tokyo’s most popular entertainment hotspots, Shibuya’s Dogenzaka area.
Yuki Nishimiya, 45, a member of the music duo Def Tech who was arrested and indicted for possessing dried cannabis, has been released on bail from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department’s Mita Police Station.
Today, we have a look at the performances of the Kabuki-za's Saruwaka Festival. (Kabuki In-Depth)
Shinya, drummer for the popular rock band LUNA SEA, died on February 17 at the age of 56, after battling illness for several years and diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer in 2020 and a brain tumor last year.
A fire broke out in a busy entertainment district near JR Osaka Station in Osaka’s Kita Ward at around 7:30 p.m. on February 18th, leaving a yakitori restaurant employee with minor burns.
A drone show featuring a record 3,030 aircraft—the largest ever staged in Japan—lit up the skies above Tokyo’s Shibuya district on the night of February 14th, adding a Valentine’s Day glow to the city.
This week, we have a look at the various kabuki plays and dances depicted in the drama film Kokuho, released last year. (Kabuki In-Depth)
Planning a date for a special someone? According to anime, these are the go-to locations! (Netflix Anime)
Osaka City signed an agreement with Universal Studios Japan on February 12th to strengthen cooperation in areas such as tourism promotion and sports development, aiming to further energize the local economy and enhance the city’s appeal.
She's not the diva of Tsukuyomi for nothing! Sing along with Yachiyo (Saori Hayami) as she puts on a dazzling performance of "Starry Sea" by Aqu3ra.
From that starting point, it becomes clear that something unusual is happening across the Middle East and Arabic speaking countries.
Sony is considering spinning off its television business, long symbolized by its BRAVIA brand, in a move that could mark a decisive step away from consumer electronics and toward a new identity centered on entertainment and intellectual property.
The arrest of entertainer Kenji Haga, 64, on suspicion of committing indecent acts against two women has sent shockwaves after he allegedly kissed and touched women in their 30s and 50s at a restaurant in Okinawa Prefecture on the night of March 27th, 2025.
A new experiential attraction centered on the “kawaii” aesthetic will open this weekend along Takeshita Street in Tokyo’s Harajuku district, with the facility unveiled to the media ahead of its launch.
An Inazawa city councilor in Aichi Prefecture known for his trademark pink mohawk has been arrested on suspicion of extortion and assault after allegedly beating a man and demanding money at a restaurant in November 2025.
A large exhibition showcasing the latest capsule toys, which continue to evolve in both quality and concept, has opened as the market for the products is projected to triple in size, reflecting a surge in popularity led mainly by women.
Today, we consider the revival of a fascinating masterpiece at the New National Theatre in Tokyo, led by the Otowaya and Yorozuya guilds! (Kabuki In-Depth)
People think Japan is all about the sushi, anime, and hentai. But actually, Japan is a comedy superpower. Comedy is everywhere here. We call it walai. So why don't foreigners get Japanese comedy at all? Let's solve that mystery today. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)