Entertainment

Japan Today - Feb 25
Sales of manga comic books and magazines in Japan were estimated to have hit a record 677 billion yen in 2022, but the rise was only marginal as fewer people stayed indoors than during the earlier years of the COVID-19 pandemic, industry data showed Friday.

newsonjapan.com - Feb 23
Currently, the legal position regarding gambling in Japan is complex. Most forms of gambling are illegal, and anyone participating in them can be punished with a fine.

zawya.com - Feb 20
Manga master Leiji Matsumoto, whose epic sci-fi stories were highly influential in Japan's comic-book and anime worlds, has died aged 85, production company Toei said Monday.

Nikkei - Feb 20
An entertainment academy in Okinawa known for producing some of Japan's biggest celebrities -- like Namie Amuro -- is opening up to a fresh crop of aspiring stars for the first time in years.

newsonjapan.com - Feb 19
Millions of people all around the world have been captivated by anime because of its distinctive animation style and compelling stories.

gamingbolt.com - Feb 18
With Yakuza (er, Like A Dragon now) having finally gained global popularity in the last few years, this was the best time to bring over Ishin, a period spin-off in the franchise that never quite made it to the west, set during the 19th century, when Japan was undergoing several social, cultural, and political upheavals.

Netflix Anime - Feb 15
Naoki Urasawa x Osamu Tezuka "PLUTO" winner of manga awards around the world, finally gets its first animated adaptation!

ustimespost.com - Feb 14
Japan’s new Japanese horror film Re/Member could be the perfect thing to put at the top of your watch list.

News On Japan
Momo Hirai, inspired by Namie Amuro as a child, moved to Korea at the age of 16 to start her career with TWICE along with Sana.

newsonjapan.com - Feb 14
日本で最高のカジノを選ぶのは難しい事です。その前に、日本のオンラインカジノとは何なのか?ネットカジノ日本はパーラーやゲームセンターと呼ばれています。日本政府が特別に規制しています。

News On Japan
Naomi Watanabe (渡辺 直美) is a Japanese comedian, actress, and fashion designer who rose to fame in 2008 for her imitation of Beyoncé, after which she was given the title “the Japanese Beyoncé”.

News On Japan
Yuta Nakamoto (中本悠太) is one of two Japanese members of K-Pop band NCT (Neo Culture Technology). Born in Kadoma, Osaka, his fans call him the "Takoyaki Prince".

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Sana Minatozaki (湊崎 紗夏) is a Japanese singer based in South Korea. She is one of three Japanese members of the South Korean girl group Twice, formed in 2015 by JYP Entertainment.

Japan Today - Feb 08
A 10-year-old French-Japanese boy will become the first officially recognized dual-national kabuki actor, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, a star of the traditional art form.

News On Japan
Rola (ローラ) is a Japanese entertainer of Japanese, Russian and Bangladeshi descent. As a model, she is known for her regular appearances in the Japanese fashion magazine Vivi and in numerous commercials.

Japan Today - Feb 06
Japanese musician and composer Masanori Takumi won a Grammy award on Sunday for his album featuring songs performed with traditional Asian instruments.