May 03 (UMF TV) - Ultra Japan 2024 was a premier electronic dance music (EDM) festival scheduled for September 14–15, 2024, at Tokyo's Odaiba Ultra Park.
The festival's lineup featured headliners such as Afrojack, Alesso, Armin van Buuren, and Steve Aoki. The RESISTANCE stage will showcase artists like Richie Hawtin, Anfisa Letyago, and Eli Brown, offering a mix of underground techno and house music. Additional performances included acts like Brennan Heart, Subtronics, and Miss Monique.
Akie Abe, widow of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, visited the Kremlin on May 29th and met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. During the meeting, Akie was seen tearfully listening to Putin’s words, reflecting the emotional nature of their exchange. Following the conversation, she was invited to ride in Putin’s official limousine to the Bolshoi Theatre, where the two attended a ballet performance together.
A gas cylinder recovered from the scene of an explosion in Tokyo’s Edogawa Ward bore a stamp indicating it was manufactured in November 1964, according to investigative sources. The blast, which occurred on May 27th at a construction site, injured 10 people.
Every year, the “Salaryman Senryu” competition captures the mood of the times through humorous verse, and this year’s top ten results were announced on May 29th.
Osaka University has announced it will accept up to 100 medical researchers from the United States in response to a policy by the Trump administration that suspended the acceptance of international students at Harvard University.
Prime Minister Ishiba met with Montenegrin Prime Minister Spajic in Tokyo on May 28th during the latter’s official visit to Japan, marking what both leaders described as a historic occasion.
The film Detchiage is set for nationwide release on June 27th and revolves around the devastating consequences of false accusations, particularly those made by minors.
A pirate-themed game titled "Pirates Anime Quest" has stirred controversy after it appeared on Nintendo’s online store, with users pointing out its uncanny resemblance to characters from the wildly popular anime series One Piece.
Within the long history of Japanese television, few moments stand out as disturbingly vivid and ethically fraught as the events surrounding the death of Kazu Nagano in 1985.
See the process behind the stunning animation of Moonrise, from storyboard to screen! (Netflix Anime)
Koichi’s most terrifying figure—his mother, Shoko—pays a surprise visit. To convince her he’s enjoying a fulfilling college life, Koichi enlists the help of Pop and Makoto, devising a desperate plan... but will it work?
A special performance of Super Kabuki, featuring kabuki actors including Nakamura Shidō alongside virtual singer Hatsune Miku, was staged at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, pushing the boundaries of live entertainment through cutting-edge communication technology.
"A Fleeting Moment of Happiness - Kumachi and Ginny” -- Having escaped a life of slavery, Kuma and Ginny find brief joy in ordinary, laughter-filled days. But a merciless king tramples on the happiness of the people. Determined to protect freedom, the two resolve to stand against the government. Can their resolve change the world?
Today we have a look at the treasures and heirlooms that drive some of kabuki's most important stories. (Kabuki In-Depth)
