A new immersive digital art exhibition in Tokyo is bringing to life yokai—supernatural beings born from human fear and imagination—through cutting-edge technology, offering visitors a dynamic way to experience Japan’s cultural heritage and folklore.
BS TV Tokyo and BS Fuji announced plans to end their BS4K broadcasting services, marking a shift away from satellite-based ultra-high-definition programming.
Japan’s culture of devoted fan support, known as "oshi-katsu," has expanded rapidly in recent years, with around 20 million people now actively engaging in the practice, while virtual YouTubers—online personalities who stream using digital avatars—have emerged as a central force behind the growing enthusiasm.
Around the early 1600s, following the Battle of Sekigahara, some defeated samurai began behaving wildly. They were known as kabuki-mono—eccentric troublemakers who dressed in outrageous clothing, sometimes even wearing women’s kimono in unconventional ways, forming gangs and causing disturbances. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)
A final screening and award ceremony for the talent discovery audition Bishoujo Zukan AWARD 2026, known for launching actors such as Maika Yamamoto and Hinako Sakurai, was held in Tokyo on March 21st, where Ayano Enomoto, a 14-year-old second-year junior high school student from Fukushima and a member of the local idol group my coffret, was selected as the grand prize winner.
Mos Food Services held a media preview in Yokohama on March 17th for its new immersive dining concept, combining meals with puzzle-solving in an interactive setting, ahead of the limited-time launch running from March 20th to May 6th.
A media preview was held ahead of the reopening of Toei Kyoto Studio Park, where a large-scale renewal is set to transform the site into a hub for immersive historical experiences and nighttime tourism.
An immersive dining experience combining art and fine cuisine is drawing attention at a hotel in Kobe, where guests can step into the world of famous paintings while enjoying a full-course meal enhanced by cutting-edge visual technology.