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.
Warner Bros. Studio Japan has announced the recall of the 'Godric Gryffindor's Sword,' a piece of merchandise sold at the Harry Potter-themed interactive facility in Nerima Ward, Tokyo.
A Japanese researcher behind the development of next-generation 'perovskite solar cells' expressed confidence that the product will be available to the public within two to three years.
A new hot spring facility, touted as the largest in Kanto, opened this autumn in Tokorozawa, Saitama. Featuring saunas, gourmet collaborations, and private relaxation spaces, the complex has already garnered attention from enthusiasts.
An explosion and fire have halted a combustion test of Japan's new Epsilon S solid-fuel rocket at the Tanegashima Space Center in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima. (NHK)
Kozo Iizuka, a former senior official convicted in a 2019 car crash in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, that killed two people and injured nine others, has died at the age of 93. Iizuka passed away in October, reportedly due to natural causes.
As Kai makes her way home, she’s ambushed by none other than Lizard — a relentless detective hot on her trail. (Netflix Anime)
The anime adaptation of The Humble Rural Swordsman Becomes a Sword Saint has been announced, set to air in April next year.
As every November, it is time to dedicate some time to the tale of the 47 loyal retainers! (Kabuki In-Depth)
Okarun and Aira find themselves facing a new...alien? And he seems to pack quite a punch! In a bet to prove whether ghosts or aliens exist, two high schoolers face terrifying paranormal threats, gain superpowers and maybe even fall in love?! (Netflix Anime)
Ultraman Arc has disappeared into the space rift, following Hellnarak. Who does Yuma meet once he wakes up? When strong feelings break the walls of dimensions, will the fates of both worlds forever change!? Arc's final beam carries everyone's wishes and heads towards Hellnarak! (ウルトラマン公式 ULTRAMAN OFFICIAL by TSUBURAYA PROD.)
A unique event blending the pleasures of wine and hot springs took place on Beaujolais Nouveau Day in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture.
Sales for the Year-End Jumbo Lottery, which offers a combined prize of 1 billion yen for the first prize and adjacent prizes, have officially begun.
Champions will rise. The legendary conclusion of Arcane season 2 arrives. Alliances are forged, allegiances are smashed and fresh dangers emerge as the battle between Piltover and Zaun inspires both glory and heartbreak. (Netflix Anime)
