Nov 16 (soranews24.com) - The group’s debut single performs exceptionally well on the U.S. music charts as its members look collectively towards the future.
Since the November 12 edition of the Billboard Global Excluding the United States chart revealed that “Just Dance!” had landed in the fifth spot. This marks the first time that a Japanese artist has placed in the top ten on that chart for a debut song. ...continue reading
Transportation of a 150-meter railway rail—the longest in the world—manufactured at a steelworks in Kitakyushu City, began on April 18th. The rail will be delivered to Hokkaido over the course of about four days for use in the Hokkaido Shinkansen extension project.
The Japan Society for the Study of Obesity has issued a warning about the health risks of excessive thinness and poor nutrition among women, positioning what it calls 'women's underweight and malnutrition syndrome' as a newly recognized health condition.
Once a familiar and comforting presence on urban streets, Japan's cherished ramen stalls are quietly fading away as stricter regulations, an aging workforce, and evolving consumer preferences make their survival increasingly difficult.
A bear attacking a live deer outside a hotel in Kamikawa, Hokkaido, has shocked onlookers and prompted heightened alert from local authorities.
Strong winds battered wide areas of Japan on April 15th, disrupting air travel, toppling trees in central Tokyo, and fueling a fire that burned down homes in Toyama.
A preview event for "Lalaport Anjo," a new shopping mall set to open on April 18th, 2025 in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, was held on April 14th. The three-story complex will feature 215 stores and is tailored to the many young families living in the Nishi-Mikawa area.
'Talk That Talk (Japanese Ver.)' is the Japanese-language rendition of TWICE's 2022 Korean hit originally featured on their 11th mini-album, Between 1&2. (TWICE JAPAN OFFICIAL YouTube Channel)
In this video, we explore the 1766 jidaimono masterpiece Honchō Nijūshikō ("Japan's Twenty-Four Paragons of Filial Piety"). (Kabuki In-Depth)
After rebel forces attack Earth, a carefree heir becomes the prime suspect and joins a special military unit to find the true mastermind on the Moon. (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)
A tapestry inspired by Spirited Away, a classic Studio Ghibli film, has gone on display at the Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art in Nagoya's Higashi Ward, commemorating the 20th anniversary of Expo 2005 Aichi.
An exhibition showcasing hand-painted ukiyo-e artworks is being held in Kitakyushu City. The event, titled "Hand-Painted Ukiyo-e," is taking place at the Idemitsu Museum of Arts in the Moji district and features 31 ukiyo-e pieces created with brush and ink, rather than woodblock printing.
Manga has become a global phenomenon that continues to shape comic culture worldwide. Its influence extends far beyond Japan's borders, transforming storytelling, artistic styles, and even the business models of comics in the West.
