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Typhoon No. 24 is currently located over the southern seas and is expected to track westward toward Vietnam later this week, with no direct impact anticipated on Japan. As of now, the storm’s central pressure is 1000 hectopascals, with maximum sustained winds reaching 20 meters per second. Satellite imagery shows a significant cloud mass developing in the southern region, indicating intensified activity around the system.
Tokyo’s seas and rivers, once considered lawless backwaters beyond the reach of regular policing, are now under constant watch by a dedicated force known as the “water police,” specialists who patrol the capital’s waterways, chase down smugglers, stop reckless jet ski riders, and carry out dramatic rescue missions to save lives.
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A special documentary revisits the streets of Osaka between 1959 and 1971, a period when the 'Osaka City Tram' ran through the heart of the city before being discontinued in 1969. The film opens with a scene from Yodoyabashi in 1959, capturing a moment of national anticipation as boxer Sato Hatta prepared to challenge Pascal Perez for the world flyweight title....
Tokyo’s infamous Yoshiwara red-light district is home to a wide variety of adult entertainment venues, but one attraction known as “Omega” has been creating a particular stir among visitors for its extreme and unconventional experience. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)
This week the turn out attention to the appearance of the Otowaya troupe at the Misono-za theatre in Nagoya! (Kabuki In-Depth)
Ever wondered how masterpieces like The Boy and the Heron came about? Hayao Miyazaki gives us a peek into his brain and how he creates.
A long-lost recording of acclaimed film director Kihachi Okamoto, known for his lifelong commitment to anti-war cinema, has been discovered, shedding new light on the convictions behind his influential body of work. The tape, found in January in a storage room at BSS San’in Broadcasting, captures Okamoto speaking on radio in 1968 and reveals deeply personal reflections shaped by his wartime experiences.
A new animated film adaptation of the acclaimed war manga 'Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise' will hit theaters on December 5th, telling a harrowing yet deeply human story of friendship and survival during one of the fiercest battles of the Pacific War.
A vlog from this year’s Tokyo Game Show (TGS), one of the world’s largest gaming exhibitions showcasing the latest titles, technologies, and industry trends, highlights a visit to the "MIRESI" booth — a social media sensation known for its massive display screen that drew widespread attention online and became one of the most talked-about attractions of the event.
A new stage production in Okinawa has brought the rich history of the Ryukyu Kingdom to life through opera, captivating audiences with a dramatic portrayal of royal love and resilience. The performance, staged in Urasoe as part of celebrations marking the city’s 55th anniversary, centers on Queen Aoriya and the young seventh king of the Ryukyu Kingdom as they face the nation’s greatest crisis in 1609 — the invasion known as “Satsuma,” which threatened the kingdom’s sovereignty.