Aug 14 (Let's ask Shogo | Your Japanese friend in Kyoto) - In the past, there existed a government-approved entertainment district where women called yujyo worked.
The top rank of these women were oiran (courtesans). You may have seen oiran in anime or manga. This facility allows visitors to experience the costumes and makeup that these women actually wore. If you want to take a memorable photo, please visit this facility.
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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.
A strong earthquake hit Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, at around 10: 47 p.m. on Tuesday. The quake registered an intensity of lower 5 on the Japanese seismic scale of 0 to 7. No tsunami was observed. There are no reports of damage caused by the earthquake. (NHK)
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.
The Governor of Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan has expressed his view that there were no illegalities in his election campaign. The remark came as some are accusing him of violating the public offices election law over the use of a PR company in the campaign. (NHK)
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)
