Smoke comes from an animation studio in Kyoto after a man set fire to the building on Thursday morning.

By Mari Yamaguchi

A man screaming "You die!" burst into an animation production studio in Kyoto…

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Tokyo -- Police were investigating Friday the gutted animation studio building in Kyoto where a man raging about theft set a fire that killed 33 people, crushing the hearts of comic fans in Japan and…

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At least 33 people have died after a man burst into a Japanese animation studio and shouted ”you die” before starting a fire, according to officials.

Police say the blaze broke out at the three-store…

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KYODO NEWS - 11 hours ago - 21:08 | Arts, All, Japan

"Tenki no Ko" (Weathering With You), the new film by director Makoto Shinkai made 1.64 billion yen ($15 million) in box office sales in the first …

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Moonshine, swanky martinis, and illustrious pole dancers. Need we say more? ?

In a city with as many bars and clubs as Osaka, deciding where to go on a night out is tough. Lauded for its nightlife, O…

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Sometimes death metal karaoke is the only stress relief for navigating Japan’s gender inequality.

By Amanda Wilmot Jul 26, 2019 7 min read

If you’re unfamiliar with the Netflix series Aggretsuko, our…

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A new report released by scientists from the University of Tokyo claims 74% of all things presented on television are “sugoi” (meaning “amazing” in English).

The study, which looks into a range of it…

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Cosplay Gallery A showcase of some of the best photos and video from cosplay events around the world. Credits provided where possible, but if we've missed something let us know and we can add!

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Several people have been killed after an apparent arson attack destroyed a building at Kyoto Animation, one of Japan’s most renowned anime studios. NHK reports that 16 people have been confirmed dead…

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Fast and convenient, mobile payment apps are taking over the world—Japan included. The mobile wallet market is challenging Japanese society’s love of coins and crisp banknotes. In 2018, 25% of smartp…

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