Jan 02 (Kabuki In-Depth) - Three major kabuki shows in Tokyo this January, including mayor works such as Ichijō Ōkura Monogatari and Kawatsura Hōgen Yakata at the Kabuki-za, Nansō Satomi Hakkenden at the National Theatre, an a special program of dances by Tamasaburō in Osaka.
Osaka City has issued an administrative order to stop feeding pigeons and crows following continuous complaints about droppings and noise.
The biannual Spring Garden Party, hosted by the Emperor and Empress, took place at Tokyo's Akasaka Imperial Garden on Tuesday, with Princess Aiko gracing the event, warmly engaging with the guests.
Pop singer Kyary Pamyu Pamyu has taken to social media to share the excitement of her first pregnancy.
Major American IT companies like Microsoft and Oracle have announced substantial investments totalling 4 trillion yen ($26 billion) in data centers in Japan, sparking concerns about digital sovereignty and AI development.
A former host admitted to knowingly receiving approximately 25 million yen that had been deceitfully obtained by convicted scammer "Riri-chan," in a trial held on April 23.
A cherry tree located at one of Kyoto's busiest pedestrian streets, Sanneizaka, a main pathway to Kiyomizu Temple, suddenly fell at 11:45 AM on Tuesday, trapping a school teacher beneath.
The biannual Spring Garden Party, hosted by the Emperor and Empress, took place at Tokyo's Akasaka Imperial Garden on Tuesday, with Princess Aiko gracing the event, warmly engaging with the guests.
The site of the former Tsukiji Market is set for a major transformation, including a stadium with a capacity of 50,000 people and a launch pad for flying cars.
