This week, we dive into the January show at the Shochiku-za theatre in Osaka, the last New Year production to be held at this venue, and perhaps the very last in the city for the time being. (Kabuki In-Depth)
The “SAMURAI” exhibition, which opens at the British Museum in London next month, traces the roles, traditions, and rise and fall of the warrior class through around 280 objects, including a suit of armor presented by the Tokugawa family to Queen Victoria in 1860.
When people hear the phrase “exchanging contact details,” many still think, “Phone numbers are old-fashioned—LINE is the norm,” but even that assumption may now be outdated, as a surprising new survey suggests a major shift among Generation Z.
The Kobe Luminarie light festival, now in its 31st year, was illuminated ahead of its public opening on January 30 with a special preview inviting people with disabilities to enjoy the display in a relaxed setting.
Jazz composer Miho Hazama has been nominated for Best Instrumental Composition at the 68th Grammy Awards, widely regarded as the most prestigious honor in the U.S. music industry, for her piece “Live Life This Day: Movement I.”
A pop-up store themed around the Pocket Monsters franchise opened at the Natural History Museum, underscoring the growing global popularity of Japanese culture, which is also leaving its mark on the English language.
Veteran athlete Kaido (CV: Kenjiro Tsuda) recounts his career journey to Togashi. But can he really escape reality...? See how this scene came together, from script to screen!