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Universal Studios Japan’s Cool Japan Attractions’ Ads Are Action-Packed

posted on 2017-12-27 15:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge
Fly through Midgar on the Final Fantasy XR ride

Kagamine Rin & Len Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary with Fan-Art Contest

December 27, 2017 3:37pm EST
Submissions are open until March 30, 2018, and the winners’ art will be used for “Magical Mirai 2018”

Black Jack & Doronjo Find Love in Match-Making Service Ad

posted on 2017-12-27 17:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge
Can one underground physician and world-conquering villain find happily-ever-after?

Ring in 2018 at Tokyo’s “Detective Conan Plaza”

December 27, 2017 2:50am CST
Solve mysteries and enjoy snacks at Tokyo Sky Tree’s “Case Closed” event.

Bad Fan Behavior Could Lead to Cancelled Love Live Events

posted on 2017-12-27 19:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge
‘Obnoxious, embarrassing’ antics gets a warning from staff

Tokyo Otaku Mode Rolls Out “Otaku Coin” Cryptocurrency

December 27, 2017 6:19pm EST
“Initial coin offering” using blockchain technology planned for 2018

JOYSOUND Announces Hatsune Miku’s Top 10 Karaoke Songs of 2017

December 28, 2017 3:40am CST
Kurousa-P’s mega-hit song has kept its strong popularity among Japanese karaoke users

Junji Ito’s Tomie Haunts an Elementary School in Odaiba

posted on 2017-12-28 15:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge
The immortal beauty will appear in haunted attraction next month

Tokyo Otaku Mode Considers ‘Otaku Coin’ Cryptocurrency

posted on 2017-12-28 18:30 EST
Proposed system seeks collaboration, feedback

GACKT Throws in on Cryptocurrency and Reveals His True Name

December 28, 2017 9:54pm CST
Because GACKT.

What’s the best way to ring in the new year in Tokyo? Try the countdown event at Shibuya crossing

December 28, 2017 / Sora News 24
After its first successful year, the “YOU MAKE SHIBUYA COUNTDOWN” event is back for an even bigger celebration this year!

Comic Market 93 Attracts 180,000 on 1st Day

posted on 2017-12-29 06:00 EST

Anime Voice Actress Yuu Kobayashi Announces Marriage

December 29, 2017 10:35am CST
35 year-old voice actress/singer/fashionista/artist (of the most disturbing sort) has taken to Twitter with the news

Fukuoka Hot Spring Offers Spirited Away-Style Bath Experience

posted on 2017-12-29 12:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Overnight Crowds, Early Morning Stampedes Ring in Comiket 93

posted on 2017-12-29 14:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Universal Teases Its “Final Fantasy” Ride With Seriously Sultry Sephiroth

December 29, 2017 2:17pm CST
Square Enix’s franchise joins Sailor Moon, Detective Conan, and Monster Hunter

Naruto, Yowamushi Pedal Voice Actor Showtaro Morikubo Welcomes Baby

posted on 2017-12-29 18:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

KFC Japan earned 6 billion yen over Christmas weekend, proving that Japan loves Christmas chicken

December 29, 2017 / Sora News24
The fried chicken industry in Japan is no small fry.

JR Shikoku sets train tours with local nightly stays

December 29, 2017 at 07:30 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Picture Of The Day: Ready for a new year

Dec. 29, 2017 at 06:03 am JST / Japan Today

The seven lucky gods of Minato: A different perspective on a well-known Tokyo district

Dec. 29, 2017 at 06:00 am JST / Japan Today

Comic Market 93 Attracts 160,000 on 2nd Day

posted on 2017-12-30 07:30 EST

Buddhist statues gleaming again at Yakushiji temple in Nara

December 30, 2017 at 19:05 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Picture Of The Day: Countdown

Dec. 30, 2017 at 04:36 pm JST / Japan Today

A guide to New Year traditions in Japan

Dec. 30, 2017 at 05:00 am JST / Japan Today

18-Year-Old Idol Asuka Kiraboshi Announces Pregnancy with Manager’s Child

posted on 2017-12-30 12:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge
Idol and manager began relationship two years ago

BBC Declares Hatsune Miku Music is the (Not So Distant) Future

posted on 2017-12-30 14:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

All of Tatsunoko Pro’s Greatest Hits on 2 Double CD Sets

posted on 2017-12-30 17:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

“Heaven’s Feel” Theme Singer Is New Voice of JAL

December 30, 2017 9:17pm CST
Japan Airlines chooses Aimer single “One” for upcoming Winter Olympics campaign.

Meet the Idol Group That Disappeared Before It Even Premiered

December 30, 2017 10:20pm CST
The three members of Kousai MIRAGE got scammed, but one isn’t letting that stop her.

Comic Market 93 Attracts 550,000 Attendees Across 3 Days

posted on 2017-12-31 04:00 EST

Japanese Twitter user discovers an amazing way to spice up meals using just a paper shredder

December 31, 2017 / Sora News 24
Turns out there are more delicious things you can use that shredding machine for other than cutting up paper.

Foreigners reel in charms of Kagoshima in video contest

December 31, 2017 at 07:10 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Tsukiji workers close out 2017 for final time at longtime market

December 31, 2017 at 16:10 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Japan to greet New Year with prayers, shopping and ‘Kohaku’

Dec. 31, 2017 at 04:05 pm JST / Japan Today

Fans flock to Space World as amusement park reaches final frontier

Dec. 31, 2017 at 04:00 pm JST / Japan Today

Beginners take heart: Indigo dyeing makes everyone look good

Dec. 31, 2017 at 04:20 am JST / Japan Today

Picture Of The Day: Feeding time

Dec. 31, 2017 at 06:13 am JST / Japan Today

Tokyo eyes revitalizing water transport for 2020 Olympics

Dec. 31, 2017 at 10:36 am JST / Japan Today

Actor/Voice Actors Junichi Okada, Aoi Miyazaki Announce Marriage

posted on 2017-12-31 14:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

New Japan, Old Japan / Photo studios offer a portal into the past

December 31, 2017 / Japan Today

Happy New Year from SoraNews24!

January 1, 2018 / Sora News 24

Crown prince in training, right on track to be new emperor

January 1, 2018 at 08:30 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

2 streetcars that survived A-bomb are still running in Hiroshima

January 1, 2018 at 08:50 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Ninja steal the spotlight among martial artists, researchers

January 1, 2018 at 08:40 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Japanese mark new year with shrine visits and sunrise viewing

Jan. 1, 2018 at 05:15 pm JST / Japan Today

Picture Of The Day: Happy New Year

Jan. 1, 2018 at 06:19 am JST / Japan Today

KAT-TUN Group Resumes Activities in January

posted on 2018-01-01 15:00 EST
3-member group went on hiatus in May 2016 to “recharge”

Doronjo and Black Jack Flirt for “Partner Agent” Matchmaking Service

January 02, 2018 7:25am CST
He’s a brilliant black market surgeon, she’s a villain bent on world-conquest…will romance blossom?

Love Live!'s Yurika Kubo Quits Agency, Goes Freelance

posted on 2018-01-02 09:00 EST
Voice actress debuted as Hanayo Koizumi in Love Live!

Mochi continues to be Japan’s deadliest New Year’s food, causes two deaths in Tokyo on January 1

January 2, 2018 / Sora News 24
Often considered a symbol of longevity, mochi annually brings about sudden deaths.

Huge crowds turn up for New Year greetings at Imperial Palace

January 2, 2018 at 18:40 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

3 noted Kofukuji Buddhist statues to make debut at expo in Paris

January 2, 2018 at 09:00 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Bad weather ruined your chance to see Mt Fuji? This Japanese hotel will give you a free room

Jan. 2, 2018 at 04:00 am JST / Japan Today

Picture Of The Day: Good view

Jan. 2, 2018 at 06:39 am JST / Japan Today

Round One looks to strike it rich at abandoned stores in U.S.

January 2, 2018 at 10:00 JST/ The Asahi Shimbun

The power of community/Kitahiroshima town: Female fans help revitalize kagura Shinto music and dancing

January 02, 2018 / The Japan News

Seizo Fukumoto, the man who dies for a living

January 02, 2018 / The Japan News

GoGo Sentai Boukenger Actress Chise Nakamura Starts 2018 With ‘I Do’

posted on 2018-01-02 16:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Actress and husband chose January 1 for its poker reference

Swiss Expert Outs N. Korea’s Kim Jong-un as Avid Manga Reader, Poor Student

posted on 2018-01-02 17:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Tatsunoko Continues 55th Anniversary with “Greatest Hits” Album

January 02, 2018 7:36pm CST
“Tatsunoko GoGo” collects themes from “Speed Racer,” “Gatchaman,” and more

We turn 100,000 yen into 100,000 one-yen coins, in the spirit of New Year’s generosity

January 2, 2018 / Sora News 24
Nothing says “Thanks for all your hard work!” like a bonus from your boss given entirely in Japan’s smallest-denomination coins.

180-year-old doll performs 2018’s first calligraphy ritual ‘kakizome’

January 3, 2018 at 13:55 JST The Asahi Shimbun

Hollywood to the rescue: Akita Inu dogs now more popular overseas

January 3, 2018 at 17:20 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Cat given office at museum, expected to put in some shifts

January 3, 2018 at 09:00 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Picture Of The Day: Scary face

Jan. 3, 2018 at 04:00 am JST / Japan Today

Don’t believe your eyes: Leandro Erlich

January 03, 2018 / The Japan News

“Re:ZERO” Event Planned to Celebrate Ram and Rem’s Birthday

January 03, 2018 11:05am CST
Ram and Rem’s Birthday Life 2018 event will be held from 1/20 to 2/5

Fairy Tail Creator Hiro Mashima Goes to France for Angoulême Festival

posted on 2018-01-03 14:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge
Event also announced The Girl From the Other Side: Siúil, a Rún, The Midnight Diner, more manga for award consideration

C93: The Corporate Booths Reveal How Anime is Now Mainstream

posted on 2018-01-03 18:45 EST by Kim Morrissy

X Japan to Perform in Coachella Music Festival in April

posted on 2018-01-04 05:00 EST
Band will perform on both weekends of California festival.

Yoshiki Surprises Worldwide Audience with Kouhaku Drum Performance

Jan 4th 2018

At what age should parents stop giving kids New Year’s otoshidama money? Japanese netizens answer

January 4, 2018 / Sora News 24
It turns out these envelopes of money can be quite controversial.

Temple bell tolling on Japanese New Year’s Eve gets rid of evil desires, but not complaints

January 4, 2018 / Sora News 24
No matter how much good it brings, the sound of a humongous bell struck 108 times might be too much for some people.

Chopstick anxiety: Painfully shy Japanese diners struggle with communal restaurant containers

January 4, 2018 / Sora News 24
At inexpensive Japanese restaurants, the chopstick container might be in front of another customer, which is a tension-filled dilemma for some.

Costumed card players show nimble moves in New Year’s game

January 4, 2018 at 17:00 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

HKT48 Idol Maria Imamura Bonds with Her Dad Over Gunpla

January 04, 2018 5:05pm CST
14-year-old singer shows off the results of her shared family hobby on Twitter

Why right now is one of the best times of the year to shop for dojinshi manga and merch in Japan

January 4, 2018 / Sora News 24
Lucky bags always make January a great time to go shopping in Japan, but it’s the prime dojinshi-buying time for a very different reason.

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Six things to avoid doing in the first three days of the Japanese New Year to have the best luck

January 5, 2018 / Sora News 24
Keep on the good side of the gods (and maybe cows and pigs too) with these tips.

“Scholar” tops list of what Japanese boys want to be when they grow up, “restauranteur” for girls

January 5, 2018 / Sora News 24
Boy’s sporting ambitions slide in survey as girls stick with the same favorite for the 21st year running.

Japanese American tells of how she was teased in school, and the touching way her mom stepped up

January 5, 2018 / Sora News 24
Young Melodee didn’t want to take Japanese-style lunches to school after being teased by classmates, but her mother had the perfect solution.

36 million yen winning bid in last Tsukiji New Year auction

January 5, 2018 at 16:10 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Everyone wins in ancient ball game at Kyoto’s Shimogamojinja

January 5, 2018 at 17:25 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Odakyu Line’s undersea palace train station to be rebuilt

January 5, 2018 at 07:30 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Coming-of-Age Day ceremony held early for Hato Bus employees

Jan. 5, 2018 at 04:03 pm JST / Japan Today

Same strokes for different folks

January 05, 2018 / The Japan News

Govt decides to honor Habu, Iyama

January 05, 2018 / The Japan News

Foreign firms to be allowed to use Kumamon brand

January 05, 2018 / The Japan News

Swordsmiths pray for safety in New Year ritual

January 5, 2018 / NHK World

Design Festa Gallery: Mermaids and Prayers on a Star

posted on 2018-01-05 15:45 EST by Kim Morrissy

Get Philosophical at the “BONO BONO” Collab Café

January 05, 2018 6:34pm CST
Sweets Paradise teams up for a heartwarming dessert buffet

“The Idolm@ster” VA Rika Tachibana Shows Off Her Cool Dance Move in “REALISTIC” MV

January 05, 2018 10:30pm CST
Her solo singer debut mini album “Flora” hits stores February 28

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Fewer Japanese people got married last year than any time since the end of World War II

January 6, 2018 / Sora News 24
Bad news for the country’s declining birth rate is accompanied by rosier development about divorce.

‘Fruit Line’ road in Yamanashi proves appealing to cyclists

January 6, 2018 at 07:10 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Annual New Year’s Fire Review held at Tokyo Big Sight

Jan. 6, 2018 at 04:05 pm JST / Japan Today

Japan on Olympic drive to get rid of squat toilets

Jan. 6, 2018 at 07:14 am JST / Japan Today

KABUKI ABC (68) / New Year performances: A festive mood is filling theaters as troupes take the stage in January

January 06, 2018 / The Japan News

Sapporo’s evolution through 1972 Olympics still visible

January 06, 2018 / The Japan News

TV Show Highlights One Piece Creator’s Home, Editor’s Dedication

posted on 2018-01-06 17:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

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Introducing Virtual Currency Girls, the new electronic money-themed, educational idol group

January 7, 2018 / Sora News 24
Improve your knowledge of financial trends through idol devotion.

Japanese comic explains why posting double-photos on Twitter achieves the greatest selfie impact

January 7, 2018 / Sora News 24
Looks like we’ve been doing it wrong all this time.

After Yoshiki binges on them during TV appearance, Ginza Akebono’s cheese snacks sell out

January 7, 2018 / Sora News 24
We track down the few remaining cheese crackers that have hooked the legendary frontman of Japan X.

Best New Year’s idea ever: Japanese Twitter user opens jar of past year’s “saved happy memories”

January 7, 2018 / Sora News 24
Start your own now, because we’re going to need it by the end of 2018!

University gets ‘F’ for making 2 errors in entrance exam

January 7, 2018 at 18:40 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Train for cyclists starts weekend runs between Tokyo and Chiba

January 7, 2018 at 18:00 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Adventurer reaches South Pole on foot in solo journey

January 7, 2018 at 12:45 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Picture Of The Day: Yasukuni New Year

Jan. 7, 2018 at 04:17 am JST / Japan Today

Praying for success

January 07, 2018 / The Japan News

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Check Out All-Song Preview for Nana Mizuki’s New Best Album with Her Special Message

January 08, 2018 12:15am CST
17-song album “THE MUSEUM III” hits stores this Wednesday

Wotagei glow stick dance performance of Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” too awesome for words【Video】

January 8, 2018 / Sora News 24
Follow their lead and watch these cool dudes set the darkness on fire.

Japanese middle school promotes long pants to full-uniform status for girls, equal with skirts

January 8, 2018 / Sora News 24
Principal emphasizes that skirt is no longer to be considered the “main” or “standard” uniform.

Giant torches light the way to health at festival in Fukuoka

January 8, 2018 at 18:20 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Black bears are being wiped out in Akita, say animal groups

January 8, 2018 at 17:35 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

U.N. SDGs at the forefront of a highly successful Tokyo Olympics

January 8, 2018 at 15:30 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Tomb-shaped lunch awaits tourists flying over burial sites

January 8, 2018 at 07:00 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Coming-of-Age Day ceremonies held across Japan

Jan. 8, 2018 at 06:20 pm JST / Japan Today

Japanese security firm finds success with ninja-clad guards

Jan. 8, 2018 at 06:25 am JST / Japan Today

Picture Of The Day: Sunday prayers

Jan. 8, 2018 at 05:32 am JST / Japan Today

Support groups offer after-school care for children in poverty

Jan. 8, 2018 at 05:56 am JST / Japan Today

Photoscape / Old train just the ticket for book-hungry kids

January 08, 2018 / The Japan News

Kitakyushu is the life of the party again this Coming of Age Day with gold-trimmed rickshaws 【Photos】

January 8, 2018 / Sora News 24
And pompadours? You bet!

Love Live! Sunshine!! Voice Actress Promoted to Numazu’s Chief of Police

posted on 2018-01-08 17:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge
…for about 30 minutes

Legendary “Mazinger Z” Theme Performer Hosts Birthday Concert

January 08, 2018 5:45pm CST
Ichiro Mizuki celebrates 70th birthday with hot-blooded performance

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Secret Base Robot Bar Encourages Patrons to Be Chillin’ like a Villain

January 09, 2018 7:33am CST
Limited time collaboration reproduces the royal throne of Degwin Sodo Zabi from “Mobile Suit Gundam”

Tokyo’s Cryptocurrency Idols Imagine a Virtual Finance Utopia

posted on 2018-01-09 14:15 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Japanese girl astounds onlookers with unusual kimono obi sash

January 9, 2018 / Sora News 24
Even the girl’s own father couldn’t believe what he was seeing.

Roughly one in eight of Tokyo’s new adults is foreign-born, study shows

January 9, 2018 / Sora News 24
“The truth is that without foreigners, Japanese society cannot function,” says researcher.

Rental kimono company causes distress for hundreds of women on Coming-of-Age Day

Jan. 9, 2018 at 09:25 am JST / Japan Today

Picture Of The Day: Eyes ahead please

Jan. 9, 2018 at 06:40 am JST / Japan Today

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Man Arrested for Emailing Threat to Voice Actress Ayana Taketatsu

posted on 2018-01-10 01:52 EST
Police: Suspect is former leader of Taketatsu’s fan club

“Re:Zero” Ram VA Rie Murakawa Releases New Music Video “Kaerenai Basho he”

January 10, 2018 4:15am CST
12-song 2nd album “RiESiNFONiA” will be available on February 28

Maid Café To Host Biggest Show Ever at Anime Impulse 2018

Jan 10th 2018

Man Ticketed for Riding Electric Unicycle Modded as Char’s Sazabi

January 10, 2018 8:39pm CST
51-year-old driver acknowledges this may have been dangerous

Teacher says Japanese schools’ mandatory extracurricular activity rules don’t benefit students

January 10, 2018 / Sora News 24
Exasperated educator takes workplace survey and is depressed by rationale for forcing students to join after-school programs.

Japanese athlete caught after slipping steroids into rival’s drink to further Olympic ambitions

January 10, 2018 / Sora News 24
Kayak racer achieves rare feat of getting suspended because someone else used steroids.

“The one and only way to make people in Japan take more vacation time”

January 10, 2018 / Sora News 24
Our veteran salaryman-turned-reporter gives his idea for the one thing that has to change before Japan will stop working itself to death.

Tottori sets ordinance to protect starry night for tourism

January 10, 2018 at 07:10 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Fast high school student grabs title of ‘luckiest man of the year’

January 10, 2018 at 17:05 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Koi story: Priceless Japanese fish make a splash

Jan. 10, 2018 at 08:40 am JST / Japan Today

Picture Of The Day: Showing his form

Jan. 10, 2018 at 05:00 am JST / Japan Today

Furusato Matsuri Tokyo 2018 to be held at Tokyo Dome

Jan. 10, 2018 at 09:18 am JST / Japan Today

Ayana Taketatsu’s Agency: Threat Suspect Was Not Her Fan Club Leader

posted on 2018-01-11 10:10 EST
Suspect is acquaintance, but fan club has no leader

Japanese cram school gives students permission to smash window, break into building on test day

January 11, 2018 / Sora News 24
Also tells would-be burglars how long they’ll have until the cops show up in crazy display of educational commitment.

Ghibli artist strands fallout contaminated boat in forest

January 11, 2018 at 18:10 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Sleuth who can crack a murder with blood taken from mosquitoes

January 11, 2018 at 09:00 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Companies, individuals offer free kimono wear, portraits to victims of Harenohi scam

Jan. 11, 2018 at 05:03 pm JST / Japan Today

Picture Of The Day: Face me

Jan. 11, 2018 at 06:30 am JST / Japan Today

A new panda’s in town, but Ueno Zoo’s trusty monorail remains as loved as ever

January 11, 2018 / The Japan News

Watch Black Jack & Doronjo Hit It Off in Match-Making Service Ad

posted on 2018-01-11 17:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge

Love Live! Director Turns Korean Idols TWICE Into Anime

posted on 2018-01-12 03:30 EST by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Music video for “Candy Pop” single features anime versions of members

Japanese son handmakes Buddhist altar for deceased mother out of deeply touching materials

January 12, 2018 / Sora News 24
Lovingly appropriate choice by wacky inventor asserts that mom isn’t gone, she’s just resting.

We buy plastic food samples from a Japanese vending machine with Mr Sato

January 12, 2018 / Sora News 24
Come with us as we track down the unusual machine in Tokyo.

There’s now a shortage-born resale market for Yoshiki’s beloved Japanese cheese snacks

January 12, 2018 / Sora News 24
Ginza-based snack maker warns of potentially inferior quality.

Travel shows join anime as export content of TV broadcasters

January 12, 2018 at 08:00 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Security guards at Japanese shrine stand out with anime-like uniforms for New Year

January 13, 2018 / Sora News 24
It’s like they’re cosplaying as some kind of intergalactic security patrol!

Sapporo police arrest 50-year-old man for entering women’s public bath

January 13, 2018 / Sora News 24
Suspect tells officers “I’m a woman.”

Japan’s French fry sundaes are here, but which one should you try? We find out【Taste test】

January 13, 2018 / Sora News 24
”What’s the best flavor for a French fry sundae?” is a question we never had to answer…until now!

Voice Actress Suzuko Mimori, Pro Wrestler Kazuchika Okada Acknowledge Reported Relationship

posted on 2018-01-13 17:45 EST
Both vowed to keep working as before after website reported on their dates together

Record number of tourists visit Japan in 2017

Jan. 13, 2018 at 04:55 am JST / Japan Today

When is New Year’s in Japan really over?

Jan. 13, 2018 at 05:00 am JST / Japan Today

Momoka Ariyasu Announces Graduation From Momoiro Clover Z Group

posted on 2018-01-15 03:30 EST
22-year-old singer graduates after January 21 concert

Pokémon-themed Japanese wedding invitation is super effective at getting RSVPs

January 15, 2018 / Sora News 24
Couples that Poké-battle together, stay together.

Nikko battles invasion of wild monkeys, deer with firecrackers

January 15, 2018 at 18:25 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Pushkin Museum masterpieces to be shown for 1st time

January 15, 2018 at 07:00 JST / The Asahi Shimbun

Japan’s sewers clean up their act with manhole art

Jan. 15, 2018 at 06:00 am JST / Japan Today

Picture Of The Day: Wish for success

Jan. 15, 2018 at 05:08 am JST / Japan Today

Kyoto sets sights on wealthy foreign tourists

Jan. 15, 2018 at 04:57 am JST / Japan Today

By 2035, half of Japanese will be single, predicts commentator

Jan. 15, 2018 at 05:00 am JST / Japan Today

Photoscape / Teenagers help preserve art of puppet theater

January 15, 2018 / The Japan News

Yuka Ozaki Stars in Live-Action Kemono Friends Ad to Promote ATM Network

posted on 2018-01-15 15:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

Suzuko Mimori Thanks Fans for Support After Confirming Relationship

posted on 2018-01-15 18:45 EST by Jennifer Sherman

“KARAKAI JOZU NO TAKAGI-SAN” Anime VA to Join Valentine Event to Give Chocolates Directly to Fans

January 16, 2018 4:30am CST
Shin-Ei Animation-produced adaptation is now available on Crunchyroll

Chihayafuru Actress Suzu Hirose’s Brother Arrested for Drunk Driving

posted on 2018-01-16 15:45 EST by Lynzee Loveridge