Oct 16 (News On Japan) - 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.
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Japan’s streaming industry is under growing pressure as foreign giants tighten their grip on the domestic market, with Netflix’s latest move to secure exclusive broadcast rights in Japan for every game of the World Baseball Classic next March highlighting the widening gap.
Investigators from the Immigration Services Agency conducted on-site inspections in Osaka on October 14th amid a surge in so-called 'paper companies' created by foreign nationals seeking residency.
The first grand sumo tournament in London in 34 years opened on October 15th, transforming the iconic Royal Albert Hall into a little corner of Japan and drawing more than 5,400 spectators for a spectacular night of traditional wrestling.
The relocation of Arimasu Tobiru, a distinctive architectural landmark on Hijirizaka in Tokyo’s Minato Ward, was carried out between August and October after nearly two decades of construction.
A police officer approaches a parked car in a dark city parking lot — and what emerges from inside is shocking. How do professionals detect crimes that hide in the night? This investigation looks into the work of officers on the front line.
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.
The first half of 2025’s paperback sales rankings are dominated by 'Comrade Girl, Shoot the Enemy,' a powerful debut novel by author Toma Aisaka that traces the brutal wartime coming-of-age of a Soviet girl turned sniper.
Sony opened a new facility in central Beijing on October 13th that allows visitors to experience its latest 3D imaging and sensor technologies, part of a broader push to strengthen its entertainment business in China.
A wave of anime and pop culture enthusiasts gathered in New York as the city hosted one of the largest pop culture events on the U.S. East Coast, the New York Comic Con, drawing crowds of cosplayers and fans from across the country.
The documentary film 'Yusaburareru Seigi' (Shaken Justice) is prompting fresh debate over how the media approaches sensitive legal cases, as it explores the assumptions and consequences of press reporting on so-called "shaken baby syndrome."
