Brazilian-Japanese Still Struggling to Integrate
SNA (Tokyo) — “Give birth to at least three kids” was the solution proposed by Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Yoshitaka Sakurada to address Japan’s population decline, and although his ill-ch…
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Nearly 30 confirmed or presumed dead after man sets fire to Kyoto anime studio
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 produc…
Suspect in arson attack that killed 33 reportedly had grudge against Kyoto Animation
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…
Kyoto Animation fire: At least 33 dead in arson attack by man yelling ‘you die’
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…
Makoto Shinkai's "Tenki No Ko" anime grosses $15 million in 3 days
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 o…
Top 10 Foreigner-Friendly Bars and Clubs in Osaka
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 nightli…
Netflix’s Aggretsuko: Why It’s So Relatable for Women in Japan
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 Aggre…
REPORT: Japanese Scientists Find 74% Of All Things On TV Are “Sugoi”
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 …
Some Amazing Cosplay From Japan Expo 2019, Europe's Biggest Anime Show
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!…
Apparent arson attack devastates Kyoto Animation anime studio with many confirmed dead
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…