Latest News Government Survey Identifies 5,534 Homeless People in Japan [nippon.com / en] 2018/06/20 18:13 Official statistics on Japan’s homeless population indicate a drop since 2016, but critics contend that they are not comprehensive. Katakana: Studying Japan’s Second Script [nippon.com / en] 2018/06/20 18:11 Katakana is a part of the written Japanese language used for foreign terms and names. Learn this script to recognize many familiar words from other l… Arashi, Koda Kumi, Masaharu Fukuyama, Onyanko Club, and More to Perform on THE MUSIC DAY Tsutaetai Uta [ARAMA! JAPAN] 2018/06/20 14:29 On July 7, the sixth edition of Nippon TV’s mid-year music show, “THE MUSIC DAY”, will air. This year’s show is subtitled “Tsutaet… Tokyo: Cops raid illegal casino in Kabukicho [The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/06/20 14:12 Suspects collected ¥25 million in revenue through the casino over 2-month period Tokyo: Man, 42, accused of stalking ex-AKB48 member Karen Iwata [The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/06/20 13:33 Suspect proposed marriage to Iwata at a 'handshake' event in 2013 Aomori: 2 women found slain in neighboring residences over 1-week period [The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/06/20 13:07 Body of Kazuko Koyama, 79, was found lying face-up near in her residence with a scarf around her neck and several stab wounds to the abdomen on Tues… Shattered glass in Universal Studios Japan shows how much the theme park values safety [SoraNews24] 2018/06/20 13:00 Entertainment may be the theme park’s core, but safety is of utmost importance. The recent powerful earthquake in Osaka affected an extensive… Tokyo’s Shibuya goes crazy as soccer fans celebrate Japan’s historic World Cup victory【Videos】 [SoraNews24] 2018/06/20 12:00 Shibuya’s Scramble Crossing never misses a chance to party, but the massive seas of humanity had an extra-special reason this time. On Tuesday night… Know Your Nihonshu: The Many Faces of Sparkling Sake [nippon.com / en] 2018/06/20 12:00 Joe’s initiation into the world of nihonshu continues at a Tokyo sake bar, where Kaori (who knows her nihonshu) introduces him to a popular… New McDonald’s Calpis McShake Arrives on June 27 [MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん] 2018/06/20 11:45 McDonald’s Japan is teaming up with Calpis, a unique soft drink sold in Japan that’s made from sugar and fermented milk. From June 27, Mc… Tokyo: Adachi man apprehends prowler who admits to numerous break-ins [The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/06/20 11:11 Suspect told police, 'In targeting unlocked residences, I've repeatedly committed this kind of theft, more than 10 times' Who’s that Dad? Curious and political Father’s Day portraits show up at a supermarket in Japan [SoraNews24] 2018/06/20 10:00 Japanese Twitter gets a good laugh out of these great examples of a common elementary school exercise. Happy Father’s Day! Many countries cele… Tokyo Ghoul:re Episode 12 Final Impression [CULTURE – News On Japan] 2018/06/20 09:04 Source: Supaku Blog On this episode, Haise surrenders his ego and Ken Kaneki awakens. Later, he continues his fight against the Owl’s daugh… Ibaraki: Police seek help of public in locating woman who robbed convenience store [The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/06/20 08:50 Woman entered an outlet of Family Mart in the Ikisu area and thrust a knife before a 27-year-old female cashier Anger mounts in Hollywood over Fox immigration coverage [Japan Today - Category Entertainment] 2018/06/20 07:30 "Modern Family" co-creator Steve Levitan became Tuesday the latest in a string of Hollywood figures berating Fox over its news division's c… Kazuo Kashio, CEO of G-Shock watch maker Casio, dies at 89 [Japan Today - Category Business] 2018/06/20 06:54 Kazuo Kashio, chairman and CEO of Casio Computer Co who played a key role in developing the G-Shock wristwatches, died of pneumonia at a hospital in … Japanese steel lobby fears U.S.-China spat may prompt global trade order collapse [Japan Today - Category Business] 2018/06/20 06:54 The head of Japan’s steel industry group on Tuesday said he was worried that an escalating trade spat between the United States and China would lead … Don Quijote to hit ¥1 tril sales target year early [Japan Today - Category Business] 2018/06/20 06:54 Japanese discount retailer Don Quijote Holdings Co Ltd expects to hit its 1 trillion yen ($9.05 billion) sales target in the next financial year, a y… Heroes, on screen and off, win big at MTV Movie & TV Awards show [Japan Today - Category Entertainment] 2018/06/20 06:49 Superhero movie "Black Panther' made a killing at the MTV Movie & TV Awards on Monday, winning four trophies in a ceremony that also recogni… Fighting game 'Jump Force' pits heroes from Shonen Jump in a crossover brawl of epic proportions [Japan Today - Category Entertainment] 2018/06/20 06:49 Whether it’s "Bleach" or "Hunter X Hunter," manga magazine Shonen Jump boasts an impressive lineup of series with the most action… Yu Yamada criticized for Instagam post following Osaka earthquake [ARAMA! JAPAN] 2018/06/20 03:26 Actress Yu Yamada is being criticized for a post she made on her official Instagam account, following a serious earthquake that just hit Osaka. On Mo… Loving Japanese son accidentally feeds dog snacks to his family on Father’s Day [SoraNews24] 2018/06/20 02:30 Satisfied diners say the food was “delicious.” While some dads in Japan are tragically ignored on Father’s Day, manga artist Miso Suzuki (@MisoSuzu… 10 reasons real life is like a terrible kusoge video game [SoraNews24] 2018/06/20 00:00 It might have been made into a board game, but here are 10 reasons why the game of life shouldn’t get a PC or console port. While life may be… Experience Japanese Culture at Kagurazaka Summer Festival 2018 [MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん] 2018/06/19 23:00 Kagurazaka Natsumatsuri, or the Kagurazaka Summer Festival, will take place at the Kagurazaka Frasco Gallery from July 27 to August 1. The event is a… Japanese fathers lack appreciation on Father’s Day, urged to celebrate it for themselves [SoraNews24] 2018/06/19 23:00 A survey revealed that more than half of adults weren’t planning to give their dads gifts, leaving them sadly un-celebrated. Being a mother c… Japanese worker orders bento lunch, gets punished with televised apology and docked pay [SoraNews24] 2018/06/19 22:00 People are saying this is Japanese workplace culture gone mad. When lunchtime rolls around in offices throughout Japan, thoughts turn to the ubiqui… AOCA TOKYO SANNO: Stay Overnight in an Art Apartment Now Open in Tokyo [MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん] 2018/06/19 21:00 Aoca Tokyo Sanno is an apartment of contemporary art opening in Tokyo’s special ward of Ota where people can stay overnight. The apartment is… Minicars and Hybrids Dominate New Vehicle Sales in Japan [nippon.com / en] 2018/06/19 20:13 The top 10 selling new cars in Japan each year since 2013 have been minicars and hybrids. A particularly popular model among minicars is the “tall wa… Bring URAHARA to Your Wardrobe With a Sumire Uesaka Collaboration Track Jacket! ["Tokyo Otaku Mode News"] 2018/06/19 18:11 Preorders will also give you the chance to win special goodies! New Gundam Breaker Theme Song ‘Snatchaway’ by SKY-HI Teaser Released [MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん] 2018/06/19 18:00 SKY-HI successfully completed his SKY-HI Round A Ground tour last year which saw him perform 25 concert in 24 locations including his first performan… Shizuoka: Man wanted in connection with death of woman found dead in hotel after apparent suicide [The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/06/19 16:49 Toyofumi Akutagawa, 39, was found dead inside a hotel in Niigata City on June 15 Flea market app Mercari closes up 77% in market debut [Japan Today - Category Business] 2018/06/19 16:36 Flea market app operator Mercari Inc’s shares surged 77 percent in their Tokyo stock market debut on Tuesday, underscoring strong investor appetite f… Jilted Fujifilm sues Xerox for $1 bil after aborted merger [Japan Today - Category Business] 2018/06/19 16:12 Japanese technology giant Fujifilm said Tuesday it was suing U.S. firm Xerox, seeking more than $1 billion in damages after a merger between the two … JAL, ANA change 'Taiwan' to 'China Taiwan' on websites [Japan Today - Category Business] 2018/06/19 16:12 Japan's two largest airlines have changed "Taiwan" to "China Taiwan" on their Chinese-language websites, officials said Tuesday, … Tokyo: 3 nabbed in lottery swindle of Nagano woman [The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/06/19 16:11 Victim was told on telephone by a person claiming to be a 'fortune master' that they could provide the winning numbers for the Loto 6 lottery in exch… Ukiyo Photographer Kichiya’s “Benten Shrine, Inokashira Pond” [nippon.com / en] 2018/06/19 15:33 Inokashira Pond featured in the eighty-seventh print in Utagawa Hiroshige’s Hundred Famous Views of Edo is still a haven of tranquility for Tokyo res… Sexy Zone, Sandaime J Soul Brothers, Utada Hikaru, and MAN WITH A MISSION Top the Oricon Charts for the Week of 6/4 – 6/10 [ARAMA! JAPAN] 2018/06/19 15:26 This week, Sexy Zone topped the Oricon single chart with their new single “Innocent Days”, selling 148,284 copies in its first week. Sandaime J Soul … 3 New Summer Watermelon & Melon Kakigori Arriving at Wicked Snow in Harajuku [MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん] 2018/06/19 15:00 Wicked Snow is a desserts café that serves kakigori, or shaved ice. Themed on witch’s snow, it has shops in the US, Macau, Thailand and elsewhe… Tokyo: Man admits to stalking woman for 20 years [The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/06/19 14:33 Suspect told police, 'I can obtain piece of mind when seeing her' Chiba: Woman, 65, in serious condition after alleged strangulation by son [The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/06/19 14:00 Suspect told police, 'I do not recall strangling her by the neck' Foreign exchange student punches Japanese basketball referee, victim won’t press charges【Video】 [SoraNews24] 2018/06/19 14:00 Vicious attack that required 10 stitches is followed by startlingly kind gesture of forgiveness. Things weren’t looking goof for the boys basketball… Osaka gov warns about false rumors spread on social media after earthquake [The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/06/19 13:34 Twitter user wrote, 'Foreigners are not used to earthquakes so they will start committing robberies at convenience stores' Evangelion XR Ride Returns to Universal Studios Japan! ["Tokyo Otaku Mode News"] 2018/06/19 13:00 Will you run away or face the Angels? Special My Hero Academia Origin Manga to be Distributed at Upcoming Film! ["Tokyo Otaku Mode News"] 2018/06/19 12:30 Only the first million movie attendees will get their hands on the manga! When earthquakes hit close to home, they really hit close to home [SoraNews24] 2018/06/19 12:00 Many in Osaka have learned that there’s nothing like having the planet attack your home to remind you about the importance of togetherness. O… Gintama’s New Opening Theme ‘I Wanna Be…’ Performed by SPYAIR [MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん] 2018/06/19 11:45 The opening theme to Gintama Shirogane no Tamashii-hen―set to air on July 8 as the sequel to the ‘Porori Arc’ which went on hiatus on Mar… Renewed U.S.-China trade spat boosts safety demand for yen [Japan Today - Category Business] 2018/06/19 11:06 The dollar fell against the yen in early Asian trade on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of more tariffs on China raised worries a… Osaka earthquake hits city during peak hour, passengers freed after trains suspended [SoraNews24] 2018/06/19 11:00 Rail staff were put to the test as they guided passengers through tunnels and emergency slides during their busiest hours. Over the years, JapanR… A World of Kurosawa Posters at Tokyo Exhibition [nippon.com / en] 2018/06/19 09:21 An exhibition at the newly opened National Film Archive of Japan brings together posters from around the world for the films of Kurosawa Akira. They … After brief wait, Beyonce, Jay-Z take album to Spotify [Japan Today - Category Entertainment] 2018/06/19 07:14 Beyonce and Jay-Z on Monday brought their surprise joint album to all platforms including Spotify after a wait of little more than a day, relenting o…
