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."
A new “Sky Restaurant” experience will open in Osaka’s Nakanoshima district on October 10, offering diners the rare thrill of enjoying food and drinks while suspended 40 meters above ground.
As the only one who knows the original Hikaru died, Yoshiki mourns him in his own way. (Netflix Anime)
At the 21st Clarino Beautiful Legs Award 2025 ceremony held in Tokyo on October 6th, actress Risa Naka was honored in the 30s category, alongside Runa Nakajima in the teen division and Hikaru Takahashi in the 20s division. The annual event recognizes celebrities with outstanding leg beauty and health.