Kyoto’s Nijo-jo Castle to be illuminated with stunning cherry blossom art this spring
Experience an immersive art event that blends stunning visual projections with the castle's famed cherry blossoms.
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Golden Kamuy × SWIMMER pop up shop to open in Osaka this March
A pop up shop combining the TV anime Golden Kamuy (based on the popular manga by Satoru Noda), and the popular miscellaneous goods brand SWIMMER will be held at Abeno Hoop in Osaka from the 1st March 2025.
Promare 5th Anniversary Exhibition in Nagoya opens this May
A special exhibition commemorating the 5th anniversary of the acclaimed anime film "Promare" will be held in Nagoya this May.
Promare 5th Anniversary Exhibition in Hiroshima opens this April
A special exhibition commemorating the 5th anniversary of the acclaimed anime film "Promare" will be held in Hiroshima this April.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii themed craft beer now on sale
Sega have announced a collaboration with ALOHA BEER for the upcoming game Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
JR East to expand wheelchair assistance services in 2025
JR East are expanding wheelchair accessibility options across all lines from February 2025.
First foreign tour bus driver approved under Japan’s new visa program
A 40-year-old Indonesian national has become the first to achieve "specified skilled worker" status under the "automobile and transportation business" category.
Trump set to visit Japan during 2025 World Expo in Osaka
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba revealed that he expects U.S. President to visit Japan during the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo.
Embassy and police fail to protect Japanese woman murdered in Hungary
The tragic murder of a 43-year-old Japanese woman in Budapest has sparked widespread outrage.