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Single Living Trend Continues to Grow in Japan

[nippon.com / en] 2018/04/25 18:10

More Japanese people are choosing not to marry.

Sake, Wine, and the Theoretical Physicist Who Brings Them Together

[nippon.com / en] 2018/04/25 18:09

Sugiyama Asuka, the sommelier with a PhD in theoretical physics, is a woman of action. Falling head over heels in love with both wine and Japan’s own…

Disney delights 'Star Wars' devotees at CinemaCon

[Japan Today - Category Entertainment] 2018/04/25 13:17

Disney treated attendees at Las Vegas movies convention CinemaCon to footage from its hotly-anticipated "Solo: A Star Wars Story" on Tuesday as it wh…

Happy Anime New Year! (Top Anime I Watched This Year)

[CULTURE – News On Japan] 2018/04/25 13:04

Source: SSD 2.0 ~ What Is Anime? Hey everyone! It’s the end of the year, which means out with 2017 and in with 2018. Of course, this means …

Naruto and Luffy Join Prize Figure Line Grandista!

["Tokyo Otaku Mode News"] 2018/04/25 13:00

These powerful protagonists have been sculpted and colored to perfection!

Studio Ghibli anime theme park’s first official concept art revealed, hints at wonders to come

[SoraNews24] 2018/04/25 12:00

Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke monsters, and a building marked “Cat Bus” have fans more excited than ever about Ghibli Park. In Japan, char…

Maaya Sakamoto Rilis Video Klip Lagu Penutup Anime Amanchu! Advance

[Japanese Station] 2018/04/25 12:00

Penyanyi sekaligus seiyuu Maaya Sakamoto telah merilis video klip versi pendek untuk lagu terbarunya yang bertajuk Hello, Hello melalui YouTube. Hel…

Okishima: The Largest Island in Japan's Largest Lake (Video)

[nippon.com / en] 2018/04/25 12:00

Three Reasons to Go to Okishima: · Floating on the placid waters of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, Okishima is the only populated freshwater island i…

Hikaru Utada Announces New Album “Hatsukoi” and First Tour in 12 Years

[MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん] 2018/04/25 11:45

Hikaru Utada is a forced to be reckoned with this year as she celebrates 20 years since her debut as well as gets ready to release two new digital si…

Gunma: Police hunt for man after Peruvian hurt in assault

[The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/04/25 11:41

Victim was found bleeding from a wound to the head in front of his residence on Tuesday [...]

Kinki police staffer flashed woman

[The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/04/25 11:11

Staff member revealed the lower half of his body to the woman, aged in her 20s, on a footpath in Kita Ward last year [...]

Tokyo: Yakuza, older sister nabbed in attempted fraud of elderly woman

[The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/04/25 10:09

Victim was told by a person pretending to be a representative of the Financial Services Agency that her bank account was being abused by a third part…

Tokyo restaurant has all-you-can-drink sake and all-you-can-eat sushi, and all of our love

[SoraNews24] 2018/04/25 10:00

Located not far from the Tokyo Skytree, this might just be our favorite place on Earth. Though the process for making sake is actually closer to th…

Karuizawa Lake Garden Opens and is Filled With Beds of Roses and Tulips

[MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん] 2018/04/25 08:00

Karuizawa Lake Garden is a natural garden that displays creative harmony between humans and nature. The garden opened again this year on April 20 and…

Takeda lifts Shire takeover bid again

[Japan Today - Category Business] 2018/04/25 07:22

Irish-based pharmaceuticals firm and takeover target Shire said Tuesday that Japanese drugs firm Takeda has lifted its informal bid again. "The boar…

Japan steel industry head says new U.S. tariffs have not hit Asia market yet

[Japan Today - Category Business] 2018/04/25 06:45

The head of Japan's steel industry federation said on Tuesday that new import tariffs on steel imposed by the United States have not yet hit the Asia…

Music business grows at record pace as digital dominates

[Japan Today - Category Business] 2018/04/25 06:45

The global music industry soared a record 8.1 percent last year as digital sales for the first time made up the majority of revenue thanks to the str…

Seven-Eleven to launch 24-hour automatic 'minpaku' check-in service from June

[Japan Today - Category Business] 2018/04/25 06:44

Convenience store and retail chain Seven-Eleven Japan Co in a joint project with travel agency JTB Corp will launch an automated service for minpaku …

Oscars returning to February

[Japan Today - Category Entertainment] 2018/04/25 06:34

Next year's Oscars season has been set, with several events leading up to the broadcast of the 91st Academy Awards on Feb 24, 2019. The Academy of Mo…

Hollywood roars back into action for summer

[Japan Today - Category Entertainment] 2018/04/25 06:34

Summer starts early this year in Hollywood with the potentially record-breaking release of "Avengers: Infinity War" Thursday, and the marquee Marvel …

Tokyo Ghoul:re Episode 4 Impression

[CULTURE – News On Japan] 2018/04/25 03:04

Source: Supaku Blog On this episode, Tooru gets captured by the auction. Later, the Investigators commences their assault against the auction hou…

Man pretending to be idol singer producer arrested on charge of kidnapping 14-year-old Tokyo girl

[SoraNews24] 2018/04/25 02:30

Told junior high student who wanted to run away he’d pick her up, and also “Bring your school uniform.” On April 1, a junior high school student li…

Who killed Hello Kitty…?! Sanrio’s Puroland wreaks gory havoc with zombies, ghoulish cuisine

[SoraNews24] 2018/04/25 00:00

The newest instalment of Sanrio’s yearly horror night has a special twist, and covering your eyes won’t help you! In these uncertain ti…

Hot spring trip in the mountains of Ishikawa Prefecture recommended by sommeliers

[MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん] 2018/04/24 23:00

“Kissho Yamanaka” will sell the hot spring lodging plan named “Kissho TOUJI” from April of 2018 to the 30th of September.   Yamana Onsen (ho…

New Japanese Kit Kat flavour on its way, as finalists from international voting announced

[SoraNews24] 2018/04/24 22:00

The top 21 flavours, tallied from votes around the world, include Wasabi Cheese, Fresh Ginger, and Pearl. Earlier this month, Nestlé Japan caused a…

Fotografer Jepang Abadikan Keindahan Meteor Lyrid Di Langit Pegunungan Alpen Nagano

[Japanese Station] 2018/04/24 22:00

Beberapa hari lalu, Jepang menjadi salah satu negara di benua Asia yang menjadi tempat terbaik untuk melihat hujan meteor Lyrid, yang telah mencapai …

Beginilah Penampilan Wajah Orang yang Tinggal Di Jepang 27000 Tahun yang Lalu

[Japanese Station] 2018/04/24 21:00

Berdasarkan pendapat para peneliti, tengkorak yang direkonstruksi secara digital dari seorang pria yang tinggal di Jepang 27000 tahun yang lalu menun…

Perfume, FLOW and More to Perform at “Amuse Fes in MAKUHARI 2018 – Ame Otoko Hare Onna -“

[MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん] 2018/04/24 21:00

Amuse Fes in MAKUHARI 2018 – Ame Otoko Hare Onna – is a music festival that will take place at Makuhari Messe on June 2 with artists sign…

Gerombolan Pikachu Akan Kembali Menyerang Yokohama dan Berpesta Hingga Malam

[Japanese Station] 2018/04/24 20:00

Gerombolan Pikachu akan kembali hadir dalam acara tahunan Pikachu Outbreak 2018 di Yokohama pada musim panas ini. Acara tahun lalu berlangsung sangat…

Seorang Mahasiswa S2 Jepang Ditangkap Karena Menerima Kiriman Foto Tanpa Busana dari Anak SMA

[Japanese Station] 2018/04/24 19:00

Dilansir dari Jiji Press (23/4), Polisi Metropolitan Tokyo telah menangkap seorang mahasiswa S2 di Universitas Teikyo yang diduga telah meminta agar …

Record Exports in 2017 Shrink Japan Trade Deficit with China

[nippon.com / en] 2018/04/24 18:16

Japanese exports to China rose by 20.5% in 2017 to ¥14.9 trillion, marking the highest level since statistics were first recorded.

Japan’s Media: Facing Public Indifference More than Distrust

[nippon.com / en] 2018/04/24 18:15

The term “fake news” has gained global currency, and distrust in both the conventional media and online news sources is on the rise. But in Japan, un…

Menculik Gadis Berusia 14 Tahun, Produser Idol Group Di Jepang Ditangkap

[Japanese Station] 2018/04/24 18:00

Sisi kelam negara Jepang yang terobsesi dengan gadis berusia di bawah umur memang tengah jadi sorotan. Kasus tindak pidana yang melibatkan gadis di b…

Art on Tuesday: Drum Bridge

[CULTURE – News On Japan] 2018/04/24 17:04

Source: Japan Kaleidoskop This beautiful artwork by Yoshida Hiroshi 吉田 博 (1876-1950) is called Drum bridge at the Kameido shrine in Tôkyô and …

Marukome Boy Makes His Artist Debut as DJ Marukome!

[MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん] 2018/04/24 17:00

LINE RECORDS is a music label managed by messenger app LINE. This is where DJ Marukome will make his debut as an artist to spread love for Japanese c…

Anggota Hey! Say! JUMP Keito Okamoto Memutuskan Drop Out dari Universitas Sophia

[Japanese Station] 2018/04/24 17:00

Dilansir dari majalah Josei Seven milik Shogakukan edisi bulan Mei, Keito Okamoto, salah satu anggota Hey! Say! JUMP mengungkapkan untuk keluar dari …

Construction robots weld, bolt, lift to beat worker shortage

[Japan Today - Category Business] 2018/04/24 16:06

Robots that can weld, lift and bolt are being developed to help bridge labor shortages at Japanese construction sites, though their use will be limit…

Alami Masalah Produksi, Peluncuran Album Debut Hiragana Keyakizaka46 Harus Tertunda

[Japanese Station] 2018/04/24 16:00

Para penggemar idol group Hiragana Keyakizaka46 tampaknya harus sedikit bersabar, pasalnya baru-baru ini, sub-grup dari Keyakizaka46 tersebut telah m…

Kanagawa: Civic employee nabbed over illicit encounter with school girl

[The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/04/24 15:50

Girl posted a message on a matchmaking site indicating that she was seeking a type of relationship known as enjo kosai, or compensated dating [...]

Ayami Nakajo Lakukan Kabe-don di Trailer dan Poster Visual Terbaru 3D Kanojo

[Japanese Station] 2018/04/24 15:00

Situs web resmi untuk adaptasi film live-action dari manga terkenal karya Mao Nanami yang berjudul 3D Kanojo : Real Girl yang diperankan oleh Ayami N…

Popular Online Shiba Inu Hana Featured in Travel Video

[MOSHI MOSHI NIPPON | もしもしにっぽん] 2018/04/24 15:00

Online travel service DeNA Travel have posted a collaborative video with Hana, a Shiba Inu dog who is immensely popular online.

From 'Jumanji' to Tarantino, Sony has varied slate

[Japan Today - Category Entertainment] 2018/04/24 14:26

Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman Tom Rothman assured theater owners Monday that his studio is dedicated to appealing to a range of audiences — fr…

Taiwan: Japanese national wanted over ¥2.5 billion embezzlement apprehended

[The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/04/24 14:20

Suspect purchased three luxury apartments in Taiwan and often dined at high-end restaurants with his wife [...]

Brand-new Cardcaptor Sakura Cafe opens in Tokyo this week, with Kero-chan calling the shots

[SoraNews24] 2018/04/24 14:00

Magical girl anime mascot opens his own restaurant at the foot of the Tokyo Skytree. It’s pretty much a given that every magical girl anime series …

Manga D.N.Angel Akan Mulai Kembali Serialisasinya di Asuka Magazine

[Japanese Station] 2018/04/24 13:59

Majalah Monthly Asuka terbitan Kadokawa edisi bulan Juni yang terbit pada 24 Mei ini mengumumkan bahwa manga D.N.Angel karya mangaka Yukiru Sugisaki …

Sailor Moon Comes to Life in Gorgeous Bento Lunch!

["Tokyo Otaku Mode News"] 2018/04/24 13:30

Celebrating the release of the new Sailor Moon tribute album!

Japan’s ‘Bridge Loan Queen’ handed 7-year prison term over investment scam

[The Tokyo Reporter] 2018/04/24 13:29

Judge said, 'You used the money you collected to live a life of luxury' [...]

YuruYuri Announces New OVA!

["Tokyo Otaku Mode News"] 2018/04/24 13:00

Can you believe it's been 10 years?

Japanese manga artist begs readers to buy his first volume, spurred by fears of cancellation

[SoraNews24] 2018/04/24 12:00

The manga’s low sales may be yet another symptom of the failing manga industry, though some netizens think otherwise. Despite the still monstr…

Ukiyo Photographer Kichiya’s “Plum Garden at Kamata”

[nippon.com / en] 2018/04/24 12:00

Hiroshige’s One Hundred Famous Views of Edo includes two pictures of plum gardens: “Plum Estate at Kameido” and “Plum Garden at Kamata.” In this inst…