Japan Central!

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Morons caught blasting adult video audio inside one of Tokyo’s busiest train station

2020-08-15T05:00:00Z
But it wasn’t naked people that they wanted to watch.

Dive into a galaxy of jellyfish with Ikebukuro Sunshine Aquarium’s new Jellyfish Panorama【Photos】

2020-08-15T07:00:00Z
An exhibit so soothing that it can literally put you to sleep.

It’s OK to eat ramen every day, says Japanese doctor…as long as it’s not one type

2020-08-15T13:00:00Z
Doctor gives opinion on how to slot a daily bowl of ramen into a healthy diet.

Virtual YouTuber Agency hololive Debuts 5th Generation Talent

posted on 2020-08-15 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Yukihana Lamy, Momosuzu Nene, Shishiro Botan, Mano Aloe, Omaru Polka debut from Wednesday

Women Rule as Hypnosis Mic’s Matriarchy Throws Down Their First Track

August 15, 2020 4:05pm CDT
“Femme Fatale” by Party of Words is now playing on YouTube

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Tokyo Fire Department uses Animal Crossing to demonstrate disaster-proof home decorating【Video】

2020-08-16T09:00:00Z
Earthquakes don’t exist in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but we can use it to explain how to keep safe in real life!

Nana Mizuki to Stream Her First Online Acoustic Live “NANA ACOUSTIC ONLINE”

August 16, 2020 8:10pm CDT
“POP MASTER” remote session clip, her two-day Tokyo Dome concerts are now available on YouTube

What’s the minimum amount of money Japanese women want their husbands to earn? Survey investigates

2020-08-17T01:00:00Z
Three brackets make up the majority of financial expectations, but some women require a lot more.

Naomi Watanabe melts fans’ hearts with her Doraemon cosplay【Photos】

2020-08-17T02:00:00Z
One of Japan’s most beloved stars meets one of Japan’s most beloved characters.

Japanese firm wins world’s 1st sustainable label for tuna fishing

2020-08-16T21:00:00Z

Love Live! Sunshine!! You VA Shuka Saito to Release Her 2nd Mini Album This Fall

August 16, 2020 11:10pm CDT
She also plans to stream her first online concert and offer original merchandise

Event held to watch noodles go down a long water slide, but no noodle eating allowed

2020-08-17T04:00:00Z
Ain’t no noodle party like a Shimane noodle party.

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Pokémon GO player arrested for punching another player in the face

2020-08-17T05:00:00Z
Online battles spill over into real life in Japan.

Pokémon Center Hiroshima Store Closes Temporarily After Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19

posted on 2020-08-17 01:45 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
27 other employees underwent tests but returned negative

Japanese woman finds skeleton, possibly of her missing brother, while cleaning her house

2020-08-17T13:00:00Z
Brother was reported missing to police four years ago

Japanese taxi company offers service to visit family graves for those who can’t travel themselves

2020-08-17T17:30:00Z
Send a taxi driver to your family’s resting place, but it costs extra to leave flowers.

Manga Creators Share Their Pets in Comic Natalie Feature Series

posted on 2020-08-17 18:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Japanese netizens shook by ancient air conditioner remote 【Photos】

2020-08-18T01:00:00Z
You mean that’s not just a piece of obscure vintage decor?

Ideas to keep preschoolers engaged and in touch with their senses

2020-08-17T21:00:00Z

Rare living male-female stag beetle is currently housed in Miyazaki prefectural museum

2020-08-18T03:00:00Z
Local entomophiles are sure to be enchanted by this beetle which is equally split male-female down its body the long way.

Japanese man gets fired for lying on resume by saying he had less education than he really does

2020-08-18T04:00:00Z
Anonymous tip ends 24-year career with city of Kobe.

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Virtual Artist Kizuna AI & KAF’s Collaboration Single to be Released on September 23

August 18, 2020 12:10am CDT
The CD jacket illustrations are drawn by the two virtual characters’ original designers

Osaka burglar arrested because he couldn’t find a mask during shortage

2020-08-18T14:00:00Z
Even thieves are feeling the pinch of COVID-19.

Hooters closing original location in Japan as large-chested chain’s downsizing continues

2020-08-18T15:00:00Z
In a country that loves breasts as much as Japan, how is Hooters failing?

Tokyo bicyclist arrested for splashing woman with urine as he rode past her

2020-08-18T16:00:00Z
Ride-by splashing is the third to occur in the same area in recent months.

High-ranking yakuza member shot on the street near his home in Yamaguchi Prefecture

2020-08-18T18:00:00Z
Police unsure if man claiming responsibility is the actual gunman or just a fall guy.

Eizouken Theme Singers chelmico Get Animated by Tonkatsu DJ Agetarou Artist

August 18, 2020 4:03pm CDT
The animation will appear in the duo’s upcoming -maze Launch Memorial- program

New crackdown on smoking spurs search for loopholes

2020-08-18T21:43:00Z

Anime Song Artist, Takayoshi Tanimoto Shares Track List for His Biggest Hits Album: ‘Career along,’ to Be Digitally Available Worldwide on August 19th

Aug 18th 2020

Take a trip down south in Japan — five hidden gem places to visit in Kyushu

2020-08-19T02:00:00Z
Escape from the hustle and bustle with these spots in Kyushu!

Voice Actor Soma Saito Enjoys The Summer Only in His House in New MV “Summerholic!”

August 18, 2020 11:10pm CDT
The voice of Tatsumi (Akame ga Kill!), Tadashi Yamaguchi (Haikyu!), Hermes (DanMachi)

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Square Enix Cafe Osaka Closes Temporarily After Worker Tests Positive for COVID-19

posted on 2020-08-19 00:02 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Employee has not been attending work since August 8

Japanese model proudly displays armpit hair on giant ad at Shibuya

2020-08-19T05:00:00Z
Japan’s poster girl for self-love and diversity wants us to embrace body hair choices.

Japanese police ask drunk people to please stop sleeping in the middle of the street

2020-08-19T13:00:00Z
Liquored up naps, sometimes in car lanes, are so common in one part of Japan that there’s a new vocabulary word for it.

Japan Railways announces a Pixar themed bullet train to commemorate anniversary

2020-08-19T14:00:00Z
To southern Japan… and beyond!

Japanese cheerleader video chat performances — The latest weapon against pandemic-related stress

2020-08-19T16:00:00Z
If life in the coronavirus era has you feeling down, they’re ready to cheer you up.

Japan’s intense heat wave has killed 79 people in Tokyo

2020-08-20T01:00:00Z
Public health agency pleads with one group to take simple but critical precaution against heatstroke.

Japan eyes ‘energy forests’ for woody biomass power generation

2020-08-19T21:00:00Z

‘Crash Landing on You’ star Son Ye Jin overwhelmed by popularity in Japan

2020-08-19T21:00:00Z

Marriott to open new Luxury Collection hotel in Kyoto in November

2020-08-19T20:52:00Z

Love Live! Sunshine!! Kanan VA Nanaka Suwa to Release 1st Mini Album on November 4

August 19, 2020 10:10pm CDT
Her first solo live concert is set to be held in Tokyo on November 22

Deer in Nara Park outnumber visitors, display baffling summer gathering behaviour

2020-08-20T03:00:00Z
Nara deer act mysteriously, even though there are fewer of them around than last year.

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What’s the top country people want to visit after the pandemic? Japan, survey says

2020-08-20T06:00:00Z
One of Japan’s least-populated prefectures is also one of its most desired destinations.

Voice Actor Shin’ichirō Kamio Tests Positive for COVID-19

posted on 2020-08-20 07:00 EDT by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Actor has no symptoms currently, is recuperating in designated facility

Ongaku Overdirve Presents an Evening of Live VGM From All Over the Country

Aug 20th 2020

YouTuber indicted for eating sashimi at supermarket before paying for it

2020-08-20T07:01:00Z

Japan’s ninja museum has been robbed by thieves in the middle of the night

2020-08-20T11:00:00Z
Iga ninja become victims of stealthy, speedy infiltration.

The ancient Japanese textile craft made with jagged fingernails

2020-08-20T13:00:00Z
These artisans carve out an essential tool at the end of their fingertips.

Japanese train drivers caught performing cute in-sync movements at the station 【Video】

2020-08-20T14:00:00Z
Looking after passengers with a big dose of kawaii.

Japan’s number-one cosplayer regrets not using oranges when cosplaying as FF VII’s busty Tifa

2020-08-20T16:00:00Z
”Tifa is just that busty” says Enako.

LiSA Unveils Four CD Jacket Photos for New Album “LEO-NiNE”

August 20, 2020 10:10pm CDT
Her support song for Japanese baseball team Chunichi Dragons will be digitally released next Monday

Manholes get glowing anime makeover in Tokorozawa

2020-08-20T21:30:00Z

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Japanese wife berates husband for eating rice and side dishes together

2020-08-21T05:00:00Z
Wife says Japanese meals should be eaten in a triangle formation.

Pokémon manhole covers finally come to Tokyo with awesome Gen-1 designs【Photos】

2020-08-21T16:15:00Z
A new batch of Kanto Pokédex Pokéfuta for the real-life Kanto region.

D’ART Shtajio CEO Arthell Isom Featured in New Pharrell Williams Music Video Celebrating Black Entrepreneurs

August 21, 2020 12:04pm CDT
Twins Arthell and Darnell Isom founded the first Black-run anime studio in Japan

Kenji Nojima’s Son Tōya Nojima Makes Voice-Acting Debut

posted on 2020-08-21 15:30 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Younger Tojima becomes 3rd generation in family to voice act

Dogs and technology keep crop-eating monkeys at bay

2020-08-21T21:00:00Z

Get Hitched with Pikachu on Your Wedding Certificate

August 21, 2020 5:45pm CDT
And it’s a 100% legal document in Japan!

Anison Duo ClariS to Stream Their Debut 10th Anniversary Online Concert on October 20

August 21, 2020 8:10pm CDT
Clara: “I’m really looking forward to spending the same time with all the people we love!”

Shizuoka City orders mysterious torii of unknown origin torn down, sparks concern that a horror movie is beginning

2020-08-22T01:00:00Z
Local government finds new way to invite misery to 2020.

Akihabara loses another landmark as iconic electronics shop steps outside station gate shuts down

2020-08-22T03:00:00Z
“I saw this place every time I went to Akihabara, and it was like an old friend.”

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Anison Vocal Unit Mia REGINA Releases Their Brand New MV “Endless Warp Zone”

August 22, 2020 12:10am CDT
Their museum-themed 3rd album " MIAUSEUM -Curation-" will be available on September 16

Chinese Cosplayer and Anison Singer Liyuu Makes for a Fiery Asuka from Evangelion

August 22, 2020 8:45am CDT
Liyuu did a group cosplay for a collaboration with battle royal game Knife’s Out

Playboard: World’s Biggest Superchat Earner is Virtual YouTuber Kiryu Coco

posted on 2020-08-22 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
hololive VTuber has earned approximately 85 million yen since December 2019 debut

Mystery stink haunts Kanagawa Prefecture, worries seismologist

2020-08-22T16:00:00Z
The cause of the foul odor is unknown, but when does anything good cause a foul odor?

A3!'s Ryo Fujiwara Designs Characters for Gakugeidai Junes Music Video

posted on 2020-08-22 15:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
The group was formed with the concept of switching back and forth between 2D and 3D.

Small wonders: the Vietnamese artist making tiny food

2020-08-22T20:55:00Z

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Theft victim uses social media to catch suspects, suspects use social media to convict selves

2020-08-23T18:00:00Z
Instacrime and Punishment.

Hypnosis Mic Rallies the Gang for SUMMIT OF DIVISIONS Music Video

August 23, 2020 4:05pm CDT
New track will feature on bonus CD included in next month’s Guide Book release

Young people losing interest in sex, but why?

2020-08-23T23:07:00Z

“Monster Girl Doctor” Glenn VA Shunichi Toki Shows His Singer Side with New MV “True Gazer”

August 23, 2020 11:10pm CDT
The theme of his first mini-album is foreign pop songs from the '60s and '70s

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City of Kawasaki to rent out entire theme park for local elementary school students

2020-08-24T06:00:00Z
When long-distance trips are out of the question, Kawasaki looks closer to home.

Square Enix’s Virtual Idol Group GEMS COMPANY to Make Major Debut in October

August 24, 2020 1:10am CDT
The 10-member group belongs to DEARSTAGE (Dempagumi.inc, Mia REGINA)

act-age Artist Shiro Usazaki Issues Statement on Writer’s Arrest, Manga’s Cancellation

posted on 2020-08-24 01:14 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Usazaki agrees with manga’s cancellation, urges fans not to blame victims

Anime Expo’s SPJA Changes Status to 501©(3) Charitable, Educational Organization

posted on 2020-08-24 03:30 EDT by Adriana Hazra
Non-profit organization launches new website featuring new logo

Haikyu!! Lays Out Support for High School Volleyball Teams in Japan Amid COVID-19 Cancellations

August 24, 2020 4:03pm CDT
The 2020 Inter-High School Sports Festival summer season was scheduled for August

ONE ONE ROCK Announces Field of Wonder Livestream Stadium Concert on October 11

Aug 24th 2020

‘a-nation’ – Japan’s Largest Summer Music Festival – Announces 5 Stages To Stream Worldwide August 29

Aug 24th 2020

The eye-popping pull of top-tier hosts and hostesses

2020-08-24T21:00:00Z

Hotel JAL City Fukuoka Tenjin to open in 2021

2020-08-24T21:04:00Z

Enjoy Exercise at Home with Voice Actor Wataru Hatano’s Talking Fitness Video

August 24, 2020 10:10pm CDT
The voice of Gajeel Redfox (Fairy Tail), Murasaki (Hamatora), Gaku Yaotome (IDOLiSH7)

Yamagata prefecture to open “kimono retreat hotel” in 2021 based in historic renovated property

2020-08-25T03:00:00Z
Area will offer great opportunities to learn about the local culture, as well as the wonderful world of kimono craftsmanship.

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Completely unmanned 24-hours clothing store found in Tokyo

2020-08-25T05:00:00Z
Behold the future of retail!

Watch Voice Actor Yuma Uchida’s Solid Dance Performance in One-shot Music Video “Image”

August 25, 2020 2:10am CDT
The voice of Hayate Immelmann (Macross Delta), Soichiro Tachibana (MIX), Kyo Soma (Fruits Basket)

ONE OK ROCK Holds Concert for Live Streaming Worldwide

posted on 2020-08-25 03:20 EDT by Alex Mateo
Concert streams on October 11 at 5:00 a.m. EDT

Man attempts to set himself on fire in middle of Tokyo’s busiest intersection【Video】

2020-08-25T13:00:00Z
Startling scene unfolds at Shibuya Scramble.

The terrifying monster logo for the Osaka world’s fair is born, immediately gets fan art

2020-08-25T15:00:00Z
Believe it or not, the design is inspired by cherry blossoms.

Japanese government to lift ban on reselling masks and hand sanitizer, citizens express concern

2020-08-25T17:30:00Z
Is it too soon to allow people to resell hot public health commodities?

Late Kyoto Animation Background Artist’s Family Opens Exhibit of Her Work

posted on 2020-08-25 17:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Mikiko Watanabe was art director on Violet Evergarden, Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid, Myriad Colors Phantom World

Bump of Chicken Vocalist Motoo Fujiwara Announces His Marriage

posted on 2020-08-25 19:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge

Tanjiro VA Natsuki Hanae to Join BIGO LIVE’s World Voice Actor Summit on August 28

August 25, 2020 8:10pm CDT
Indonesia’s Naruto VA and Taiwan’s Tanjiro VA will also appear

Beat the Tokyo heat at Lake Chuzenji

2020-08-25T20:33:00Z

We visit a new Tokyo bar where nobody speaks and writing is the only way to communicate

2020-08-26T03:00:00Z
In amongst the noise and bright lights of Shinjuku’s Kabukicho is a quiet oasis where you can hear the sound of pencil on paper.

670 pigs have been stolen in Japan this summer, and thieves are stealing cows too

2020-08-26T04:00:00Z
“It feels like our children were taken” says victim of rustlers’ crime spree.

38 Japanese firms’ authentication data stolen amid teleworking increase

2020-08-25T21:00:00Z

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Japanese grandmothers create “Monkey Busters” group, fight primates with airguns

2020-08-26T05:00:00Z
Who you gonna call? Monkey Busters!

VA Unit Luminous Witches to Release Their 2nd Single “Aozora Dive” on December 23

August 26, 2020 12:10am CDT
TV anime series is now in the works for a premiere in 2021

Voice Actor Yuma Uchida’s All Songs Available on Subscription Services

August 26, 2020 1:10am CDT
He re-recorded his 1st single song “NEW WORLD” in English

More than 12,000 people taken to hospital nationwide for heatstroke Aug 17-23

2020-08-26T07:03:00Z

Immigration Bureau relaxes work restrictions for foreigners trapped in Japan during pandemic

2020-08-26T13:00:00Z
Revised visa regulations aim to help interns unable to return home and who need a job in Japan.

Evangelion’s Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Designs Hachiko for Virtual Shibuya Event

posted on 2020-08-26 13:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

Kumamoto Mascot Kumamon Experiences Brief COVID-19 Scare

posted on 2020-08-26 14:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Announced hiatus due to staffer’s possible exposure to the virus but returned after test came back negative

Japan government to fine up to one million yen for anyone harboring illegal alien crayfish

2020-08-26T18:00:00Z
Officials have had enough of these foreign crustaceans abusing our weak border security.

Writer’s retreat ryokan — Tokyo inn treats you like novelist on deadline, with strict “editors”

2020-08-27T01:00:00Z
Learn what it feels like to be a novelist with an editor hounding you about your manuscript!

Remains dug up from Osaka mass grave suggest epidemic in 1800s

2020-08-26T21:33:00Z

Socially distanced Santas gear up to save Christmas

2020-08-26T21:00:00Z

Lake Inawashiro: Ideal destination for a camping or swimming trip

2020-08-26T21:21:00Z

Piapro Characters Form Idol Unit for Hatsune Miku’s 13th Anniversary

August 26, 2020 10:10pm CDT
Limited memorial items featuring the four-type idol visuals will go on sale on September 12

Japanese fried prawn becomes social media star

2020-08-27T04:00:00Z
Ebi fry food model comes to life, plays guitar, barbecues and longs for the sea.

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Japan’s “excessively Pikachu” marriage registration form is appropriate amount for Pokémon lovers

2020-08-27T05:00:00Z
An entire pack of Pikachus wants to wish you and your sweetheart all the best as you start married life.

Sci-Fi Novelist Hiroshi Yamamoto Reported Safe After Alarming Tweets Prompt Police Contact

posted on 2020-08-27 07:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Author admitted he had considered suicide, but talking to family changed his mind

Voice Actor Shin’ichirō Kamio Cleared After COVID-19 Treatment

posted on 2020-08-27 07:35 EDT by Egan Loo
Returns home from facility with new PCR test coming back negative

Why stay at a hotel in Japan when you can rent this entire mountain instead?【Photos】

2020-08-27T15:00:00Z
Yes, you get a cabin too, but the real appeal is having an entire mountain to yourself.

Luffy Statue Finds the Treasure for Kumamoto, Brings in Billions of Yen in Tourism Money

August 27, 2020 2:50pm CDT
A study by students of Shokei University found the One Piece statue brought in over 2.6 billion yen for the local economy

Mamoru & Aria from Sister Princess Franchise to Make Their Virtual YouTuber Debut Soon

August 27, 2020 8:10pm CDT
Crowdfunding for a virtual live concert by five sisters is planned

Lightning storm photos of the Skytree show the Tokyo symbol in a whole new light【Photos】

2020-08-28T01:30:00Z
The awesome power of nature makes for an awesome sight.

Woman in Japan accidentally pees herself on live television

2020-08-28T02:00:00Z
Trail of visible pee stains on the carpet temporarily suspends 24 Hour Television charity event programme.

Japanese shop introduces constantly grinning ‘smile masks’ to be more welcoming

2020-08-27T20:37:00Z

Exploring Tokyo’s architecture through the ages: A walk in Bunkyo and Toshima

2020-08-27T21:30:00Z

Here are the 10 richest companies in Japan: Can you guess which is number one?

2020-08-28T04:00:00Z
These Japanese companies have the most cash in their pockets.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announces resignation

2020-08-28T11:00:00Z
Longest serving prime minster in Japan’s history has been in office since 2012.

Who is next after Abe? Potential successors

2020-08-28T08:45:00Z

Online a-Nation Music Festival on August 29 Features Ayumi Hamasaki, Kumi Koda, Da-iCE, More

posted on 2020-08-28 08:00 EDT by Adriana Hazra
23 performances will stream for free

Megumi Nakajima, Minori Suzuki and Label Staff Release Special Playlists to Commemorate Release of 3,500 Songs for Streaming

Aug 28th 2020

Japanese teacher apologizes for peeing on students’ futon during club retreat

2020-08-28T16:30:00Z
Went to take a bath after doing his business.

Is it feminine to use a parasol in Japan?

2020-08-28T18:00:00Z
New awareness posters from the Japan Meteorological Association cause a storm online.

Voice Actor Yūki Ono Announces Birth of His First Child

posted on 2020-08-28 15:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Voice of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’s Jōsuke revealed in 2017 that he had been married for 7 years

NIJISANJI VTuber Agency Opens Recruitment for ‘Creators’ for Official English YouTube Channel

posted on 2020-08-28 17:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

St. Vincent Teams With Yoshiki to Reimagine ‘New York’

Aug 28th 2020

Man sheds half his body weight, looks like a handsome model in just one year

2020-08-29T02:00:00Z
Impressive weight loss transforms this man’s body and mind, but it’s his new face that’s blowing everyone away.

Butterfly endemic to southern Japanese islands feared extinct

2020-08-28T21:00:00Z

Hyatt Place Kyoto to open in 2021

2020-08-28T20:03:00Z

Osaka’s giant pufferfish may be saved by neighboring business

2020-08-29T01:00:00Z
A new hope for the threatened fugu.

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Our reporter makes a slip and slide out of Ikea gym mats, but does it deliver?【Video】

2020-08-29T05:00:00Z
If you can’t go to the water park, bring the water park to you.

Japanese man arrested for groping woman in station says he’ll only talk to female police officers

2020-08-29T13:00:00Z
Also has a special request regarding his lawyer.

Japanese divorce rate drops nearly 10 percent during quarantine, netizens try to figure out why

2020-08-29T16:00:00Z
Tale as old as time, song as old as rhyme, love and quarantine.

VTuber Kusunoki Sio Announces Hiatus Due to Harassment

posted on 2020-08-29 13:45 EDT by Lynzee Loveridge
Sio is in talks with a lawyer after multiple attempts were made to hack her social media accounts

Akita hot spring has a bath shaped like a boat

2020-08-29T20:35:00Z

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Rules urged for personal-bag use in shops due to shoplifting fear

2020-08-30T07:00:00Z

Suga set to join race to succeed Abe, media report

2020-08-30T07:03:00Z

Back to the Future II-style weather forecasts developed by Japanese universities

2020-08-30T13:00:00Z
New system can provide highly accurate 30-minute rain forecasts that update in real-time.

Ishiba most popular choice for next PM: poll

2020-08-30T21:29:00Z

[MaouSadao]

@Slowhand

Back to the Future II-style weather forecasts developed by Japanese universities

Okay. that’s just cool!

[Slowhand]

Family stuns with amazing Detective Conan, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, and more group cosplays

2020-08-31T13:00:00Z
The family that cosplays together slays together.

How Fan Translators Made Virtual YouTubers a Global Phenomenon

by Kim Morrissy, Aug 31st 2020

Singer T.M. Revolution Announces Marriage

posted on 2020-08-31 16:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Partner is a person outside the entertainment industry

Tokyo theme park closes down, thanks visitors with touching water graffiti message

2020-09-01T01:00:00Z
The only thing better than the message itself is the fascinating water printer machine that “prints” it.

“Aikatsu!” Designer Draws Iwaki-city’s Tourism Support Character Hiwa Natsunagi

August 31, 2020 10:10pm CDT
19-year-old rookie hula girl has opened her official Twitter account

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Voice Actress Kaori Ishihara Visits Kawasui Kawasaki Aquarium for Collaboration Photo Shoot

September 01, 2020 1:10am CDT
“So many beautifully patterned creatures I’ve never seen before that I can lose track of time.”

Old teahouse home in the heart of Tokyo goes to auction

2020-09-01T14:00:00Z
A hidden treasure opposite the Imperial Palace looks set to go under the hammer for a high price.

FEATURE: Samurai Guitarist MIYAVI Recalls His Anime Roots

September 01, 2020 10:00am CDT
Singer/songwriter MIYAVI discusses his artistic influences and the hope music inspires

Man arrested for peeing in beer cans and leaving them on side of road in Japan

2020-09-01T17:30:00Z
What he did with bento boxes is even grosser.

SUPER HXEROS Creator Ryōma Kitada Shares Detailed Breakdown of His Earnings

posted on 2020-09-01 19:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy
Royalties from physical, e-book sales account for over 60% of income

Virtual Music Festival GBX Black Brings Nerdcore to Twitch on September 5

September 01, 2020 7:37pm CDT
Carole & Tuesday’s Nai Br.XX will be among the performers featured

Music world to conductor Seiji Ozawa: Happy 85th birthday

2020-08-31T21:00:00Z

5 top museums to visit in Tokyo

2020-08-31T20:29:00Z

Watch Voice Actor Yuma Uchida Singing His 1st Single Song “NEW WORLD” All in English

September 01, 2020 10:10pm CDT
All of his songs have been available on subscription services

Celebrating the Launch of Clip Studio Paint for Galaxy

Sep 1st 2020

Visiting the hotel half-destroyed by the 3-11 tsunami is a powerful reminder of what was lost

2020-09-01T03:00:00Z
This preserved Tohoku building goes from completely devastated to practically unharmed in just a few floors.

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World record set for most crane games in one arcade with new game center in Tokyo

2020-09-02T05:00:00Z
Guinness World Records representative awards honor at grand opening of new Taito Station.

Suga announces candidacy for PM; says he’ll continue Abenomics reforms

2020-09-02T09:00:00Z

Akihabara store praised for “God-like” customer service

2020-09-02T13:00:00Z
A store that trusts customers so much they literally leave money out for them.

Our reporters visit an amusement park on its final day of operation, give it a proper SoraNews24 send-off

2020-09-02T14:00:00Z
Complete with pink suits and pig noses, of course.

Woman arrested in mountains of Japan for attempted murder with bow and arrow

2020-09-02T15:00:00Z
Talk with senior male acquaintance apparently went south/arrow-y.

All Aboard the Real Life Demon Slayer: Mugen Train in the Japanese Countryside

September 02, 2020 2:47pm CDT
Collaboration between JR and Demon Slayer makes your next train ride to Gunma a little more harrowing

Tokyo tourist sites look eerily quiet without tourists 【Videos】

2020-09-02T17:30:00Z
Empty streets at Sensoji and Shinjuku have us seeing the capital in a very different light.

Japan’s Twitter Users Have Fun With 2025 World Expo Osaka Logo

posted on 2020-09-02 16:45 EDT by Choo Sum Lee

Precure Collaborates with Real Tokyo Girls Collection Fashion Festival

posted on 2020-09-02 17:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

Retro, vintage and cars: A day at the Megaweb History Garage in Odaiba

2020-09-02T21:00:00Z

Delicious and sustainable ‘Modern Australia’ at Prince Hotels in Tokyo

2020-09-02T21:00:00Z

Singer Yumi Matsutoya Claims Blood Relation to Famous Swordsman Okita Sōji

posted on 2020-09-02 19:45 EDT by Kim Morrissy

KONOSUBA Aqua VA Sora Amamiya will Answer Your Questions in Her First Live-streaming on YouTube

September 02, 2020 8:10pm CDT
Her official YouTube channel has attracted 145,000 subscribers in three months

SoraNews24 founder develops effective yet inexpensive COVID-19 guards for restaurants

2020-09-03T02:10:00Z
It’s the greatest thing I’ve ever seen, and I’m not just saying that because he signs my cheques.

LiSA’s New Song “play the world! feat.PABLO” to be Digitally Released on September 9

September 02, 2020 10:10pm CDT
“I’ve made a great album that I want to deliver to you now, with my favorite people.”