The world no longer follows the familiar rules of stability. Pandemics, technological leaps, economic disruptions, and climate crises have shaped an era where constancy has become a rarity.
The Straw Hats need to find their way to Zou, which lies atop the back of a colossal elephant. Thankfully, Kanjuro has a solution (of sorts). (Netflix Anime)
Characters such as Tarepanda, Kogepan, Nakamura-kun, and Rilakkuma — all born in Japan’s Heisei era — are once again capturing the hearts of the Reiwa generation, sparking a wave of nostalgia and renewed popularity among young people.
The Resort Shirakami is a remarkable train because it’s available for those with JR Rail Passes! Just make a seat reservation. It takes you through some super scenic areas of Japan’s has a dining car and cafe, entertainment and more! (ONLY in JAPAN * GO)
A tearful Kusama Richard Keita of the idol group Aぇ! Group was released from the Mita Police Station in Tokyo on October 6th around 2 p.m., wearing a black suit and bowing deeply as he apologized. With his voice trembling, he said, “I sincerely apologize for the trouble I have caused,” lowering his head for about ten seconds.
In this video, we take a look at five lost which have fallen from the kabuki repertoire. (Kabuki In-Depth)
Richard Keita Kusama, a 29-year-old member of the idol group Aぇ! Group under STARTO Entertainment, was arrested by Tokyo Metropolitan Police on suspicion of public indecency.
The Japanese internet is filled with many lost media topics unknown to the rest of the world, many are unsettling and sometimes tragic. From lost tv broadcasts to cryptic webpages, were going to explore the more unusual pieces today. (Sakura Stardust)
Various manga artists, including the wildly popular Makoto Aida, paint the nude, supple body of Koe-chan, a famous cosplay model. (2004) (TRNGL)
Former HKT48 member Haruka Kodama attended the press conference for the Cabinet Office’s “Local Revitalization 2.0” model project, titled “Revitalizing Communities with Idols,” held in Tokyo on October 1st.
At the close of each day, the moment marked by 11 p.m. has become the theme of a new song by rock band Creephyp’s frontman Ozaki Sekai-kan, who has written an original piece titled “23, 24” as the ending theme for the television program News23.
In this interview, I sit down with Japanese piano virtuoso Hiromi to talk about her playing, her influences, and her approach to improvisation. We cover her career, her unique style, and what drives her as a musician. (Rick Beato)
That's a new season of ANIME approaching. Arriving this month, we have Ranma1/2: Season 2 and more Umamusume: Cinderella Gray episodes. Plus, ONE PIECE Zou Arc is now available in more regions. (Netflix Japan)
The second episode of the drama Delicious Divorce Notification will air on October 8th at 24:24, with a storyline centered on the most ruthless form of revenge against a top-rated, womanizing television host.
Nagoya’s entertainment district is once again under scrutiny after an undercover investigation revealed deceptive billing practices and aggressive solicitation tactics at local bars.
Saudi Arabia is advancing its national project Vision 2030 to achieve a post-oil society by the end of the decade, with the Riyadh Expo positioned as its grand culmination, and Japan is aiming to secure a foothold in the initiative by providing technologies such as decarbonization systems and expertise in hosting world expos, while also looking to translate this involvement into domestic economic growth.
Imagine meeting a girl by accident; she tells you her name and seems to know you, but you can’t remember who she was. Soon after that, various disturbing deaths happen around you, and not only does it affect random people, it also targets the people you know. (Reddoliche2)
The number of theaters showing the film 'Dear Stranger' has increased from the initially planned 20 to 60 from September 26th, with the first 10 minutes of the main feature released to the general public.
Yinling, once a symbol of the 2000s gravure boom, has returned to the spotlight with a new photoshoot at age 49, reviving her trademark "M-pose" and speaking candidly about both her motivations and bitter memories from her career.
News no longer ends at the headline. It begins there. A story in Tokyo might start in a newspaper, but before the day is over, it is being reshared on Instagram, dissected in comments and reimagined in memes.
An exhibition dedicated to Tezuka Osamu’s classic manga Black Jack will open on September 27th at the Abeno Harukas Art Museum in Osaka, with a preview event held for the press ahead of the launch.
FamilyMart has put Shohei Ohtani at the center of its latest push, casting the global baseball star in a nationwide TV campaign tied to a revamped onigiri line. During a two-hour shoot in Los Angeles in December, Ohtani—whom President Kensuke Hosomi describes as soft-spoken and “sun-bright”—sampled 19 rice balls and even asked to take the leftovers home.
Japan and South Korea marked the 60th anniversary of normalized diplomatic relations with the opening of the annual Japan-Korea Exchange Festival in Tokyo over the weekend, drawing large crowds to enjoy food, cultural exhibits, and student exchanges.
The curtain rises on an epic battle royale between brave warriors who lived through an uncertain era. (Netflix Japan)
In Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, the centuries-old tradition of the Yame Fukushima Lantern Puppets was held through September 23rd, continuing a cultural practice that dates back to the Edo period.