Mar 30 (NOJ / TV Asahi) - The Tokyo District Court has dismissed a lawsuit from a K-pop group management company that was seeking 15 million in damages from former members of SKY GIRLS who quit the group.
It was reported that the former members were forced to go on diets until their weight dropped to around 40kg, despite being over 160cm tall, without adequate education.
"SKY GIRLS" was formed in Japan in 2017 and officially debuted in Korea as a K-POP group in 2019. ...continue reading
An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed at a poultry farm in Eniwa City, Hokkaido, prompting authorities to begin culling operations on Sunday afternoon.
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Kyoto’s prized bamboo shoots, a seasonal delicacy that graces dining tables each spring, are facing an unprecedented crisis this year. The culprit is the Chinese bamboo moth (Sinachiku nomeiga), whose larvae feed on bamboo leaves, weakening the plants and severely reducing harvest yields.
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Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi and Chinese President Xi Jinping stood side by side before the cameras on October 31st at 5 p.m. for a moment that drew intense attention. “Hello, please this way,” said Xi as the two leaders exchanged a handshake lasting roughly 10 seconds in front of their national flags. Takaichi’s expression was stiff at first but softened slightly into a faint smile, while Xi’s face remained largely unchanged.
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The symbolic Atom statue that stood atop the Pasona Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo has been removed, marking the next step in the relocation of its exhibits to Awaji Island.
In this video, we have a look at the 1883 dance-drama Ibaraki, created by Kawatake Mokuami resembling the style of the noh theatre. (Kabuki In-Depth)
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The emergence of Harajuku fashion originated under the motto of dressing freely, without having to follow established social norms. (TRNGL)
