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This video focuses on the Yorozuya's kabuki performances at the Kanamura-za theatre in Konpira. (Kabuki In-Depth)

The World Expo 2025 in Osaka begins on April 13 and runs until October 13, 2025, on Yumeshima Island in Osaka Bay. With the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” it will showcase innovations in sustainability, technology, and cultural exchange.

It’s easy to dismiss paid followers as a shortcut — or worse, a scam. But here’s a smarter, more strategic way to look at it: paid followers are not the end goal. They’re just the start of a much bigger content-driven journey.

Scotland, a region of the United Kingdom known for Scotch whisky, held a business exchange event at the Osaka-Kansai Expo in an effort to deepen ties with Japan through its growing video game industry.

A special video featuring Kogoro, Kid the Phantom Thief, and Conan was released following the Friday Roadshow broadcast of the movie Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram.

Japan has always played a key part in the gaming industry, thanks to major companies like Sony, Nintendo, and Sega. From early home consoles to advanced systems, these Japanese brands have pushed the industry forward with new technologies and unforgettable games.

Japan's VTuber phenomenon changes the live streaming industry by blending technology, creativity, and anonymity. Originating with Kizuna AI in 2016, VTubers now thrive through agencies like Hololive and Nijisanji, influencing entertainment, advertising, and fandom.

Japan's entertainment industry has always produced talented actors who captivate audiences at home and abroad. Now, a fresh wave of stars from Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) is taking over, becoming the new faces of Japanese movies and TV.