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Kyoto Animation Arsonist Case Begins Main Trial on September 5 With Verdict Scheduled for January 25 - News - Anime News Network

posted on 2023-05-12 08:00 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Trial will have total of 32 hearings over course of 4 months

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Dori Sakurada's Debut Single ‘MIRAI’ is Now Available to Stream - Anime News Network

May 12th 2023

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Anime/Game Music Composer Hidekazu Tanaka Handed Suspended Sentence for Public Nuisance, Indecent Acts - News - Anime News Network

posted on 2023-05-12 09:36 EDT by Egan Loo
Tanaka will not serve 18 months in prison, if he remains on good behavior for 3 years

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Former Jujutsu Kaisen Manga Translator Stefan Koza Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail, With 7 Years of Sentence Suspended - News - Anime News Network

posted on 2023-05-13 09:15 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Koza to still serve 3 years in jail for guilty verdict of 8 counts of child pornography possession

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World’s largest Kura Sushi revolving sushi restaurant opens, but not in Japan【Video】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-14T00:00:00Z
New 9,437-square foot restaurant is first “Japan culture promotion” branch outside Japan.

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Kinema Citrus Art Challenge 2023 - Anime News Network

May 13th 2023

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Japanese Aqarium’s Flowchart Illustrates the Complex Relationships of Their Penguins | Spoon & Tamago

2023-05-12T15:00:00Z

The Ultimate Guide to Ueda

2023-05-13T15:00:00Z
Visit This Hidden Gem in Nagano

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan - Day 1: Demon Slayer IRL

by Lynzee Loveridge & Jacki Jing, May 14th 2023

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SPY x FAMILY Anime Go on a Summertime Mission to Tobu Zoo in New Collaboration

May 14, 2023 9:15pm CDT
A new visual was released of the Forgers and friends in leopard print-inspired outfits

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President of boy band talent agency Johnny & Associates offers apology over sexual abuse claims【Vid】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-15T02:00:00Z
Founder’s niece says she should have done more to investigate allegations, outlines changes for company going forward.

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What should you do if you get stuck in an elevator in an earthquake? Japan’s NHK offers five tips | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-15T03:00:00Z
And we add one of our own.

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Not a Hotel: A Unique Timeshare Concept Redefining Luxury Travel | Spoon & Tamago

2023-05-13T15:00:00Z

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Day 2: Ikebukuro and the Birthplace of Anime - Anime Aunties Visit Japan - Anime News Network

by Lynzee Loveridge & Jacki Jing, May 15th 2023

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A visit to T-CAT, Tokyo’s often forgotten City Air Terminal【Photos】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-15T15:00:00Z
Once a super convenient portal for flying out of Tokyo, a lot of people forget the Tokyo City Air Terminal still exists.

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Japanese hololive Members Also Join hololive English's 1st Concert - Interest - Anime News Network

posted on 2023-05-15 11:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Tokino Sora, Hoshimachi Suisei, Houshou Marine join July 2 event

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Cinnamoroll on Track to Topping Sanrio Character Ranking For 4th Consecutive Year - Interest - Anime News Network

posted on 2023-05-15 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Badtz-maru sneaks into top 10 for 1st time in 12 years

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680-year-old Shinto ritual of horses running up earthen “wall” draws animal abuse complaints【Vids】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-16T01:00:00Z
Horses that make it to the top are seen as signs of good harvest, but those that don’t may die.

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This Week: Tokyo Area Events for May 15 - 21 - Savvy Tokyo

2023-05-14T15:00:00Z
Sweet Sunny Disposition

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Japanese photo studio lets parents transform their kid into Baby Super Mario from Yoshi’s Island | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-16T07:00:00Z
Photo studio chain even offers Question Mark Block photo frames as part of tie-up with Nintendo’s Super Mario.

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Voice Actress Tomori Kusunoki Resumes Work After COVID-19 - News - Anime News Network

posted on 2023-05-16 03:09 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Kusunoki tested positive last week

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Arts Workers Japan Survey: 94% of Japanese Creators Concerned About AI - Interest - Anime News Network

posted on 2023-05-16 09:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Creators cited negative experiences with AI, such as stolen AI art distributed on foreign websites

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10 of our absolute favorite places to spend a day in Tokyo | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-16T13:00:00Z
Whether you’re looking for the hustle and bustle or peace and quiet, this list has you covered.

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What does a family restaurant in the middle of nowhere, Hokkaido, serve? We find out | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-16T18:00:00Z
Good eats in this part of the countryside aren’t hard to come by.

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VTuber Group Nijisanji CD Project 'Focus On' [2023-05-16] - Anime News Network

May 16th 2023
Seraph Dazzlegarden, Yang Nari Solo Singles Available Now at animate International

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Day 3: Ikebukuro Round 2 and Shinjuku's Golden Gai Bars - Anime Aunties Visit Japan - Anime News Network

by Lynzee Loveridge & Jacki Jing, May 16th 2023

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Love Live! & BanG Dream! VA Units Gather at BUSHIROAD ROCK FESTIVAL 2023

May 16, 2023 8:12pm CDT
Lyrical Lily from D4DJ will perform as the opening act

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YOSHIKI Announces 2023 Classical Tour 'REQUIEM' and X Japan's First Single in 8 years - Anime News Network

May 16th 2023

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Cafe Fang: An Oasis of Books and Coffee in Kyoto | Spoon & Tamago

2023-05-15T15:00:00Z

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Bear attack on angler suspected after human head found at Japan lake | The Japan Times

2023-05-16T05:00:00Z

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1,100-year-old shrine undergoes renovation, opens temporary building designed by modern artists | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-17T07:30:00Z
Designed with the spirit of the shrine in mind but new methods, it’s the perfect combination of ancient and modern.

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Kobe man arrested after threatening driving school with 1,500 origami cranes | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-17T13:00:00Z
Reminds me of the time I was threatened with 99 luftballoons.

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Tokyo Koenji Awaodori festival will fully take place for the first time in four years this August | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-17T15:00:00Z
The energetic, dance-filled festival will make its grand outdoor return to the streets of Tokyo for the first time since before the pandemic.

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Pokémon Psyduck perfectly guest stars in animated version of one of Japan’s most famous paintings | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-18T01:00:00Z
A captivating scene of everyday life in Edo…an Edo with multiple Pokémon species in it.

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan - Day 4: Akihabara, Maid Café, and the Real Sailor Moon Shrine

by Lynzee Loveridge & Jacki Jing, May 17th 2023

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A Basic Guide to Bike Rental Apps in Japan - GaijinPot

2023-05-16T15:00:00Z
Here’s a breakdown of the most popular bike rental services in Japan, from how to rent them and how much they cost.

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Interior Green: The Best Indoor Plants for Your Japanese Apartment - Savvy Tokyo

2023-05-16T15:00:00Z
These Easy-To-Grow Beauties Will Brighten Your Home During The Rainy Season And Beyond!

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Super Mario Sunshine-style water splash event coming to Universal Studios Japan this summer | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-18T03:00:00Z
And yes, Bowser Jr. is Mario’s adversary for it.

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Police Arrest Japanese YouTuber for Uploading Gameplay, Anime Footage

posted on 2023-05-18 00:01 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Footage from Steins;Gate: My Darling’s Embrace game, Steins;Gate & Spy×Family anime allegedly posted

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‘chilldspot’ Release the Music Video for ‘Hirune no Kuni’, a Collaboration with the Manga ‘Saturn Return’

May 18th 2023

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“Hey, Japanese taxi driver, take us to the best Sano ramen in Sano!” | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-18T07:00:00Z
We discover an unforgettable dish in the city that boasts the highest number of ramen joints per 100,000 people in Japan.

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Exclusive: pixiv Announces 4th Annual Drawfest Event for June 10, June 17

posted on 2023-05-18 12:00 EDT by Kim Morrissy
KawaiiSensei, OMOCAT, Ogipote, other popular illustrators to hold lectures

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Laughing out loud at the property tax for our ridiculously cheap Japanese country house【SoraHouse】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-18T15:30:00Z
How much is it costing us to be the proud owners of the house we bought for less than US$9,500?

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan - Day 5: Nintendo Store, Hedgehogs, and Studio FLAT

by Lynzee Loveridge & Jacki Jing, May 18th 2023

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Universal Studios Japan lifts ban on hugging, high-fiving mascots | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-19T03:00:00Z
Let’s hug it out at USJ.

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Intricate and Organic Sculptures by Ceramicist Eriko Inazaki | Spoon & Tamago

2023-05-17T15:00:00Z

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Voice Actress Minori Chihara Resumes Singing Career

posted on 2023-05-19 05:34 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Chihara had put her singing career on indefinite hiatus in 2021

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MIYAVI Adds Osaka Performance to 20th Anniversary Tour, Announces Europe and China Tour

May 19th 2023

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Japanese mom’s beautiful Legend of Zelda character bento brings tears (of the Kingdom) to our eyes | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-19T07:00:00Z
She’s never played a single game in the series, but she’s made one of the coolest works of Zelda fan art ever.

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Tokyu Kabukicho Tower backtracks on its gender-neutral toilets, rejigging them to appease public | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-19T14:00:00Z
New complex in Tokyo refashions its restrooms following public backlash.

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5 Rainy Day Play Ideas for Kids - Savvy Tokyo

2023-05-18T15:00:00Z
Rainy Day? Play Anyway!

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Thing To Do In And Around Tsukiji - GaijinPot

2023-05-19T15:00:00Z
There’s More Than Just The Famous Fish Market

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Godzilla extends attack on seaside hotel in Japan, fans invited to hours-long escape room game | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-21T13:30:00Z
Atami hoteliers thought Godzilla’s attack would end in spring, but the King of the Monsters makes his own schedule.

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My Oh Maizuru | Exploring More of "Kyoto by the Sea" | A Different Side of Japan

2023-05-20T15:00:00Z

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5 Japanese Historical Parks That Will Take You Back In Time - GaijinPot

2023-05-21T15:00:00Z
Take a walk into the past at these must-visit Japanese historical wonderlands.

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This Week: Tokyo Area Events for May 22 – 28 - Savvy Tokyo

2023-05-21T15:00:00Z
Blue Skies And Sunshine

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Yakuza member arrested for not picking up dog poop | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-22T13:00:00Z
Everyone knows the yakuza don’t take any crap.

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Chiikawa Creator Nagano Hospitalized for Operation

posted on 2023-05-22 11:00 EDT by Alex Mateo
Nagano revealed discharge from hospital on Monday

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan Day 6: Otaku Shopping at Nakano Broadway, Harajuku, and Mandarake

by Lynzee Loveridge & Jacki Jing, May 22nd 2023

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Stop and smell the flowers during the Spring Rose Festival at Tokyo’s best rose garden | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-23T01:45:00Z
The Former Furukawa Gardens make for an extremely economical escape from the big city with special seasonal events happening right now.

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Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan visits Naruto anime studio, gets personalized autograph art | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-23T03:00:00Z
Actor/director visits Japan as part of promotion for Creed III’s Japanese release and its special anime short.

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Ishikawa latest prefecture to join those with Pokémon manhole lids across Japan | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-23T05:00:00Z
When it comes to Japanese prefectures, Pokémon’s gotta cap ’em all.

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Japan super budget dining – What’s the best way to spend 1,000 yen at 7-Eleven? | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-23T13:30:00Z
11 surprising cheap meals you can make at this famous Japanese convenience store chain.

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Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine Anime Film Inspires New Escape Room

May 23, 2023 9:34am CDT
“Escape from Laboratory Orca” will open in several venues across Japan this summer

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Ramen and girls bar: Where you can talk to women who aren’t dressed like hosts or maids | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-23T15:15:00Z
Filling a niche we never knew existed.

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What the heck is this huge sumo wrestler doing at Ryogoku Station in Tokyo? | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-23T17:30:00Z
We all know Ryogoku is sacred ground for sumo wrestlers, but this is bordering on ridiculous!

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Eel vendor in Asakusa becomes a hot topic with foreigners on Reddit, but is it any good? | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-24T03:00:00Z
We find out if this is a foreign tourist trap or a truly great place to eat eel in Tokyo.

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Shine On! Kids President Kimberly Forsythe Gives Back To Japan - Savvy Tokyo

2023-05-23T15:00:00Z
From Struggle To Strength: Changing The Lives Of Others

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Shinryoku Season: A Time of New Life and New Green - GaijinPot

2023-05-23T15:00:00Z
Learning to appreciate the little-known season that follows the cherry blossoms.

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Hi Score Girl Manga Creator Rensuke Oshikiri Recalls Editor’s Meeting That Went Horribly Wrong

posted on 2023-05-24 10:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Editor thought Oshikiri was The Flowers of Evil manga creator Shūzō Oshimi

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan Day 7: Everything Gundam in Yokohama

by Lynzee Loveridge & Jacki Jing, May 24th 2023

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Agency for Cultural Affairs Website Accidentally Lists Manga Pirate Site URLs For 6+ Months

posted on 2023-05-24 11:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Government website hastily took down list on May 16 after social media exposure

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Somari and the Guardian of the Forest’s Creator Still Struggling Financially, Has Regrets Over Anime Adaptation

posted on 2023-05-24 12:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Manga ended in 2020 due to Yako Gureishi’s worsening health

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Tokyo Art Scene: Still Life

2023-05-24T15:00:00Z
Three Photography Exhibits In Tokyo This Month

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Japanese Boyband Da-iCE Showcase Their Killer Singing Abilities on New Album ‘SCENE’

May 25th 2023

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Kabuki Star Ichikawa Ennosuke Hospitalized, Both Parents Dead - Variety

2023-05-25T11:30:00Z

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Kyoto Animation announces it will build two memorials to victims of anime studio arson attack | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-25T13:00:00Z
Balance struck between giving fans and family a place of remembrance and letting life return to normal in Kyoto neighborhood.

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Rare shooting and stabbing attack in Japan leaves three dead

2023-05-25T13:10:00Z

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Voice Actresses Chinatsu Akasaki, Naomi Ōzora Announce Pregnancies

posted on 2023-05-25 09:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Naomi Ōzora also announces her marriage

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More than a capsule hotel, downtown Tokyo capsule ryokan is awesome, budget-friendly spot to stay | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-25T15:00:00Z
We’ve got a new champion when it comes to Tokyo capsule hotels in this price range.

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan Day 8: Traveling to Osaka

by Lynzee Loveridge & Jacki Jing, May 25th 2023

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Two Love Live! VAs Cancel Radio Show and Events Due to Health Issues This Weekend

May 25, 2023 9:11pm CDT
The events themselves will be held as scheduled

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Noodle joint in Harajuku becomes a hot topic with foreigners on Reddit, but is it any good? | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-26T03:00:00Z
Let’s find out if this Tokyo restaurant is a foreign tourist trap or a place that’s truly worth visiting.

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Gaku Yamazaki has Documented Thousands of Unusual Road Signs Across Japan | Spoon & Tamago

2023-05-24T15:00:00Z

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Interview With Japanese Film Legend Takeshi Kitano – The Hollywood Reporter

2023-05-26T06:00:00Z
The Japanese film legend premiered his latest (though he promises not his last) feature, the samurai period epic ‘Kubi,’ in Cannes.

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What it’s like to live in Tokyo’s least safe neighbourhood | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-26T13:00:00Z
Five things our reporter noticed after moving from Tokyo’s safest area to its least safe one.

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan Day 9: Trip to Awaji Island with Naruto, Godzilla, Dragon Quest & More!

by Jacki Jing, May 26th 2023

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BUNBUN, Mai Yoneyama, Taiki, More Artists Featured at LA’s Gallery Nucleus

posted on 2023-05-26 11:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
SSS by applibot illustrator group’s exhibit runs from May 27 to June 4

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Masamichi Aoki's son, Masanori Aoki, allegedly killed 2 cops

Updated 2023-05-26T16:25:00Z

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FLOW Posts “FLOW×NARUTO THEME SONG COVER” Performance Videos

May 26, 2023 8:32pm CDT
The clips were filmed at the NARUTO & BORUTO attraction in Nijigen no Mori

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Asia Goes Dance: Globally Acclaimed Dancer TSUKUSHI (Fabulous Sisters) Joins Japanese Production Duo AmPm for New Single ‘Wake Up feat. Lilly Ahlberg’, Out Today

May 26th 2023

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Our street food-skipping reporter learns he’s been doing Japanese festivals wrong his whole life | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-27T07:30:00Z
He’s one of the few people in Japan who made it to adulthood without trying one of the country’s most popular festival foods.

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan Day 10: Universal Studios Japan Guide for Anime Rides

by Jacki Jing, May 27th 2023

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A night at the 114-year-old Nara hotel, where emperors, Einstein, and Audrey Hepburn stayed【Pics】

2023-05-28T00:00:00Z
Taisho-era hotel feels like an elegant museum that you can sleep in.

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Japanese Medicine And Kanji To Know When You're Sick - GaijinPot

2023-05-26T15:00:00Z

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SoraNews24 formally apologizes for recent misunderstanding with crows in nearby park | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-28T15:15:00Z
We eat crow and apologize to some crows.

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan Day 11: Osamu Tezuka Manga Museum Stirs Emotions

by Jacki Jing, May 28th 2023

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The Journey IS the Destination | Why I Love Always Traveling | A Different Side of Japan

2023-05-27T15:00:00Z

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This Week: Tokyo Area Events for May 29 – Jun. 4 - Savvy Tokyo

2023-05-28T15:00:00Z
Rain Or Shine

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Revving Up: The Japanese Grand Prix Delivers Thrills and Spills - GaijinPot

2023-05-28T15:00:00Z
Celebrates the rich motorsports heritage of Japan. Taking place at the iconic Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, the Japanese Grand Prix is a unique experience showcasing the best of Japanese culture and Formula 1 racing.

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Huge price hike for Japan Rail Pass triggers huge drop in foreign travelers who’ll buy it【Survey】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-29T13:15:00Z
But that just might be part of JR’s plan.

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Crimson Hero’s Mitsuba Takanashi Goes on Hiatus for Breast Cancer Surgery, Treatment

posted on 2023-05-29 10:15 EDT by Joanna Cayanan
Takanashi’s ongoing Otome Tsubaki wa Warawanai manga goes on hiatus indefinitely

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What’s it like to work as a hearse driver in Japan?【Interview】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-29T17:30:00Z
Making a living from driving the dead around.

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Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie VA Saori Onishi Restricts Activities Due To Health Issues

May 29, 2023 7:43pm CDT
Onishi recently experienced dizziness, and difficulty breathing

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Curry house CoCo Ichibanya has 1,247 branches in Japan, but only one has this special topping | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-30T01:30:00Z
Tokyo’s biggest student town has a special CoCo Ichi menu item all its own

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Voice Actress Saori Ōnishi Limits Work Temporarily Due to Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing - News - Anime News Network

posted on 2023-05-29 22:44 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Ōnishi’s health worsened in past few days

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What it’s like to pray for concert tickets, money, and more at Tokyo’s specialty Fukutoku Shrine | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-30T13:30:00Z
Our reporter makes a long journey in the hope that some divine intervention will help her score tickets to her favorite idols’ concert this year.

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Japanese convenience store ice cream solves plastic-vs.-wooden-spoon dilemma with edible spoons | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-30T15:00:00Z
Japan’s favorite convenience store for ice cream may have just invented the best way to eat it.

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Love Live! Sunshine!! Chika VA Anju Inami to Release 1st Single “Killer Bee” in June

May 30, 2023 9:24pm CDT
The lyrics of the title tune were written by herself

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OxiClean officially sends detergent supply to Tokyo card shop struggling with sweaty, smelly otaku | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-31T01:50:00Z
Even players who don’t go home with a tournament prize will go home with some OxiClean.

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Pikachu afternoon tea at Tokyo hotel gives us a taste of the Pokémon anime world | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-31T03:00:00Z
This limited-time luxury is an indulgence worth splurging on!

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Anime Aunties Visit Japan Day 12 - What to Do at Kyoto International Manga Museum

by Jacki Jing, May 31st 2023

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Here’s why you should visit Japan’s best winter-night hot spring town on a summer afternoon【Pics】 | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-31T14:00:00Z
We went looking for an anime connection, and found a whole bunch of new reasons to love this Yamagata onsen town.

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How to have yumcha like a boss at a new dim sum restaurant perfect for groups or solo diners | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-05-31T16:00:00Z
Our reporter shares how to navigate the different ways of ordering at the growing Yumcha Terrace Tohsai chain of eateries in Japan’s capital region.

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JUJUTSU KAISEN Fushiguro VA Yuma Uchida Begins Special Digital Single Project

May 31, 2023 8:17pm CDT
The project’s first song “1 LOVE 1” is now available

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Prosecution Pushes for 2.5-Year Sentence, 172.5 Million Yen Fine for Game Director Yuji Naka

posted on 2023-06-01 08:08 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Defense asks for reduced fine, suspended sentence; final judgement is scheduled for July 7

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Japanese city getting Spirited Away buses to celebrate Studio Ghibli anime producer museum event | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-06-01T14:00:00Z
Toshio Suzuki exhibit comes to southern city for the first time, with new merch along for the ride.

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EHAMIC ‘Koinu no Carnival -From Minute Waltz’ Going Viral in ‘Spotify Viral Top50’

Jun 1st 2023

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Japanese government promises, for real this time, that expressways will be free by the year 2115 | SoraNews24 -Japan News-

2023-06-02T03:00:00Z
If you can hold off on your Japan road trip until the next century, you could really save some money!

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