Mar 19 (Kabuki In-Depth) - The January performances at the Kabuki-za theatre in Tokyo, celebrating the hatsuharu or "early spring", included performances of classic historical dramas such as Ichijo Ōkura Monogatari and Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura and the celebratory dances Iwau Haru Genroku Hanami Odori and Haru no Kotobuki, with a younger cast of actors including Nakamura Kankurō VI, Nakamura Kankuro VI and Matsumoto Kōshirō X in the leading roles.
A former host admitted to knowingly receiving approximately 25 million yen that had been deceitfully obtained by convicted scammer "Riri-chan," in a trial held on April 23.
Osaka City has issued an administrative order to stop feeding pigeons and crows following continuous complaints about droppings and noise.
A cherry tree located at one of Kyoto's busiest pedestrian streets, Sanneizaka, a main pathway to Kiyomizu Temple, suddenly fell at 11:45 AM on Tuesday, trapping a school teacher beneath.
A private organization has revealed that approximately 40% of the national municipalities, totaling 744, could potentially disappear by 2050 due to declining populations.
Youngsters in Japan are enthusiastically embracing the world of cosmetics, with a recent survey reporting some 60% of elementary students own some form of makeup.
Major American IT companies like Microsoft and Oracle have announced substantial investments totalling 4 trillion yen ($26 billion) in data centers in Japan, sparking concerns about digital sovereignty and AI development.
A former host admitted to knowingly receiving approximately 25 million yen that had been deceitfully obtained by convicted scammer "Riri-chan," in a trial held on April 23.
A cherry tree located at one of Kyoto's busiest pedestrian streets, Sanneizaka, a main pathway to Kiyomizu Temple, suddenly fell at 11:45 AM on Tuesday, trapping a school teacher beneath.
