Aug 20 (Netflix Anime) - Orphans Seita (voiced by Tsutomu Tatsumi) and Setsuko (Ayano Shiraishi) fight for survival in post-World War II Japan. But society is harsh, and they come to the somber conclusion that they can neither escape the hardships of war nor find enough food to survive. Named the Best Animated Feature at the 1994 Chicago International Children's Film Festival, this film proves that not all anime tales are pixie-dust fantasies or brutal sci-fi standoffs.
Lawson and KDDI have teamed up to launch a 'convenience store of the future' that integrates the latest technology with communications, aiming to address labor shortages and enhance store operations.
A boy attending a Japanese school in China has been attacked by a man. The student is being treated at a hospital. (NHK)
The tail of the dragon on the signboard of 'Kinryu Ramen Dotonbori' in Osaka's Dotonbori area that was cut off after it extended into a neighboring property, has found a new home thanks to a nearby crab restaurant.
Land prices across Japan have been rising for four consecutive years, with North Kanto emerging as a key area of interest due to its favorable living conditions.
Sharp, a major home appliance manufacturer, has unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) as part of its move into the electric vehicle market, with a five-seater 'extended livingroom' EV Sharp van.
Eleven months into the One Year War in U.C.0079, top Zaku II pilot Captain Solari faces the Earth Federation’s new lethal weapon: the mobile suit Gundam. Check out the opening scene from Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance, a new animated series premiering October 17th. (Netflix Anime)
The Japan-set historical series "Shogun" has won a record number of prizes at the 76th Emmy Awards in the US, including best drama and best actor. (NHK)
In this video, we focus on some young talent in the kabuki world. (Kabuki In-Depth)
Sawako and Kazehaya have finally started dating so naturally they would have to get used to calling each other by their first names! (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)
The story of young love and occult battles begins in DAN DA DAN! When Momo and Okarun's beliefs clash, they're thrown into a world of ghosts, aliens, and awakened powers. (Netflix Anime)
Porno Graffitti, also known as Porno, wrapped up their 25th anniversary live show at Yokohama Stadium. Akihito Okano (49) expressed his gratitude, saying, 'Thank you for 25 years!'
The producers of a period drama set in Japan have made history themselves. The makers of "Shogun" have won 14 Emmy Awards. US media say that breaks the record for the most wins for a single season of a TV series. (NHK)
