TOKYO, Jan 26 (News On Japan) - 'Overwhelmed!' Rapper Yuki Chiba, who is often mentioned as the person people most want to meet, had his first encounter with Matsuko Deluxe.
However, Chiba’s reaction turned out to be quite different from what Matsuko had imagined, leaving her puzzled. Will the two be able to become part of a "team friendship"?
Source: Netflix Japan
Starting January 27, Osaka City has implemented a citywide ban on smoking in public areas, including heated tobacco products, as part of preparations for the Osaka-Kansai Expo set to open in April.
A man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of three individuals in front of JR Nagano Station in Nagano City, where one person was killed and two others sustained injuries of varying severity.
Japan is facing critical questions about how to navigate its relationship with the United States following the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president.
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has decided to raise its policy interest rate from an annualized 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent. This marks the first rate hike in six months and appears aimed at correcting the historically weak yen.
Japan is facing an unprecedented rice shortage, with recent data highlighting alarming supply-demand imbalances in the domestic market. The Agricultural Newspaper reported on January 10 that the DI (Demand-Supply Index), a measure of rice market balance, reached a record high of 80. This figure indicates a critical shortfall in rice availability, surpassing even last year's levels when supermarket shelves were emptied.
The 57th Miss Japan Contest was held on January 27th at the Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Twelve finalists participated, showcasing performances in traditional kimonos and dresses. Marinna Ishikawa, a 19-year-old freshman at Ferris University and the niece of singer Sayuri Ishikawa, won the Grand Prix.
'Overwhelmed!' Rapper Yuki Chiba, who is often mentioned as the person people most want to meet, had his first encounter with Matsuko Deluxe.
Let's have a look at the young actor performing in Asakusa this January! (Kabuki In-Depth)
The film The Boy and the Dog, featuring the theme song 'Amber' by SEKAI NO OWARI, is set to hit theaters on March 20th. Adapted from a bestselling novel, the movie follows the journey of a dog who travels 3,000 kilometers over five years from Tohoku to Kyushu to reunite with its beloved owner.
The resignation of popular television personality Masahiro Nakai has sent shockwaves through the Japanese entertainment industry. Announced through his agency’s website, Nakai apologized, stating, “I’m truly sorry for this sudden farewell.” His decision to retire has sparked debates over whether this marks the conclusion of ongoing controversies surrounding him and the television networks involved.
Morihito Otogi leads a peaceful, ordinary life—until his childhood friend Nico Wakatsuki, a witch-in-training, moves in with him and chooses him as her familiar! (Netflix Anime)
Japanese anime has been gaining immense popularity in China over the past few years, creating what has now become a significant social phenomenon.
Nara Prefecture is considering changing the venue for a free K-pop live concert initially planned to take place at Nara Park.
