Culture
Director Yamada Yoji Bids Goodbye to Tokyo’s Famous Wanderer in ‘Okaeri Tora-san’
Christmas doesn’t have the same relevance in Japan compared to many other countries, but New Year’s celebration comes cl
Culture
Pope Francis Sends Message, Jacques Chirac Remembered at Praemium Imperiale Awards
The Japan Art Association’s prestigious Praemium Imperiale, which recognizes the lifetime achievements of artists from
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Fans Will Be On Cloud Nine at This Wonderful “Weathering with You” Cafe
Source: © PR Times, Inc More than two months since its July 19th release, Makoto Shinkai’s hit film “Weathering with You
Special Reports
Meet the Winners of the 2019 Praemium Imperiale Awards
Now on its 31st year, the Praemium Imperiale Awards, known as the “Nobel Prize of Arts,” announced the 2019 […]
Special Reports
Japan Art Association Announces Winners of 2019 Praemium Imperiale Awards from Germany, Japan, S. Africa, U.K., U.S.
The Japan Art Association announced on Tuesday, September 17, in various locations around the world the 2019 recipients
Culture
New Film by ‘Your Name’ Director Makoto Shinkai to Open July 19
On July 7, anime aficionados were greeted by a welcome news. Makoto Shinkai announced on Twitter that the film [&helli
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Ryan Reynolds Takes on the Role of Pikachu in New Warner Bros Live Action Adaptation ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’
The popular Japanese character Pikachu has been made into a new Warner Brothers live action movie, Pokémon Detective P
Culture
‘The Prisoner of Sakura’: A Tale of Different Cultures in a Time of War
Photos Courtesy of “Prisoner Of Sakura”, Now in Cinemas | KADOKAWA ©2019 “PRISONER OF SAKURA” FILM PARTNERS. On March
Blog
Sample Food from Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away at Awesome Exhibition and Cafe in Tokyo
In January, the first Studio Ghibli exhibition in Tokyo for 3 years was announced to open in April. It’s […]
Travel
Beyond Kyoto and Osaka: Kansai Tourism Bureau Unveils Information Website
On March 29, the Kansai Tourism Bureau unveiled its new tourist information website aimed at helping the growing number
Culture
FILM REVIEW | ‘Noise’ Depicts the Dark Side of Japan’s Modern Society
Tokyo’s Akihabara district is known as a place for otaku culture, such as anime, manga, maid cafes, and underground [&