Jul 29 (Kabuki In-Depth) - One of the great masterpieces of the repertoire of domestic dramas adapted from the bunraku puppet theatre, Natsu Matsuri Naniwa Kagami ("The Summer Festival, A Mirror of Naniwa") was written in 1745, by the same group of playwrights who wrote Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami, Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura and Kanadehon Chūshingura.
The Japanese government and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have decided to enhance their monitoring system for the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the ocean, as efforts to resume seafood imports from Japan to China gain momentum.
The Tohoku Shinkansen came to a halt for five hours on Thursday due to an unexpected mid-journey separation of the linked Hayabusa and Komachi trains, 30 minutes after passing Furukawa Station with a total of 320 passengers on board.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued an eruption alert for Sumisu Island in the Izu Islands, following the detection of discolored water in July.
Lawson and KDDI have teamed up to launch a 'convenience store of the future' that integrates the latest technology with communications, aiming to address labor shortages and enhance store operations.
A ten-year-old boy who was attacked on his way to a Japanese school in southern China has died of his injuries. (NHK)
U-NEXT announced on Thursday that it has signed a new exclusive contract with Warner Bros. Discovery, which boasts a library of over 2,500 titles, including the Harry Potter series, to be available on U-NEXT starting September 25th at no additional cost.
Eleven months into the One Year War in U.C.0079, top Zaku II pilot Captain Solari faces the Earth Federation’s new lethal weapon: the mobile suit Gundam. Check out the opening scene from Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance, a new animated series premiering October 17th. (Netflix Anime)
The Japan-set historical series "Shogun" has won a record number of prizes at the 76th Emmy Awards in the US, including best drama and best actor. (NHK)
In this video, we focus on some young talent in the kabuki world. (Kabuki In-Depth)
Sawako and Kazehaya have finally started dating so naturally they would have to get used to calling each other by their first names! (Netflix Anime)
A new adventure unfolds on Future Island "Egghead," home to the lab of genius scientist Dr. Vegapunk. What awaits the Straw Hat crew there? (Netflix Anime)
The story of young love and occult battles begins in DAN DA DAN! When Momo and Okarun's beliefs clash, they're thrown into a world of ghosts, aliens, and awakened powers. (Netflix Anime)
Porno Graffitti, also known as Porno, wrapped up their 25th anniversary live show at Yokohama Stadium. Akihito Okano (49) expressed his gratitude, saying, 'Thank you for 25 years!'
