Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s Triumphant Return: A Mother’s Evolution on Stage at ASOBIEXPO 2025 On July 20, 2025, Japan’s beloved Harajuku pop icon, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu (32), stepped back into the spotlight at the ASOBIEXPO 2025 festival, held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. This electrifying performance marked her first live …
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Surpasses 220 Million Copies in Circulation! A Global Sensation That Refuses to Fade On July 17, 2025, Shueisha, one of Japan’s leading publishing companies, announced that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the blockbuster manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge, has reached an astonishing 220 million copies …
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On April 18, the 28th film in the iconic Detective Conan series, titled Detective Conan: The One-Eyed Afterimage, hit Japanese theaters. By July 17—exactly 90 days later—it had drawn over 10 million viewers and grossed 144 billion yen (approximately $130 million USD), shattering records and cementing its place in cinematic …
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From July 15 (Tuesday) to September 17 (Wednesday), 2025, Louis Vuitton will host an immersive exhibition titled “Visionary Journeys” at the Osaka Nakanoshima Museum of Art. This spectacular event, held in celebration of the 2025 Japan World Exposition (Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai) and the 170th anniversary of the Maison, takes …
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To mark the 40th anniversary of Akira Toriyama’s iconic “DRAGON BALL” serialization, the world’s first “DRAGON BALL STORE” is set to open in Tokyo this autumn. This exciting milestone celebrates four decades of the beloved manga and anime series that has captured hearts globally. The “DRAGON BALL STORE” promises a …
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The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced that Shinmoedake volcano, located within the Kirishima mountain range in Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, likely erupted at around 10:15 AM on July 11. Due to poor weather conditions, details such as the height and direction of the volcanic plume remain unclear. Recent Volcanic Activity …
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Discover the Stunning Rice Field Art of Shohei Ohtani in Oshu City, Japan Have you ever heard of rice field art? Known as tanbo art in Japan, this unique form of land art involves planting different colored rice plants to create massive images that can be viewed from above. Right …
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A Quiet Landing in a Storm of Rumors On July 5, 2025, a Boeing 737-800 operated by Greater Bay Airlines landed at Tokushima Airport, roughly 30 minutes behind schedule. The aircraft, painted in white with a striking blue tail, had flown in from Hong Kong, a bustling hub for travelers …
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Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ash Plume Reaches 3000 Meters On July 6, Sakurajima volcano in Japan erupted, creating a dramatic scene as its ash plume soared to impressive heights. The Minamidake crater of Sakurajima erupted at approximately 9:33 AM, sending an ash plume about 3000 meters high into the sky. The …
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Second Wave of Island Evacuations Begins: 46 Residents Flee Akusekijima and Kotakarajima Amid Earthquake Swarm in Tokara Islands, Kagoshima Prefecture On the morning of July 6, a village-operated ferry set sail from Akusekijima and Kotakarajima, carrying 46 residents who opted to evacuate due to a relentless series of earthquakes shaking …
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