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In a thrilling announcement that’s sending waves through the gaming and entertainment worlds, the legendary Japanese baseball video game series Powerful Pro Baseball (commonly known as Pawa Puro or Power Pro) is making its debut on the small screen. The one-episode special drama, titled Powerful Pro Drama 2025: The Story …

In the heart of Japanese culture, rice isn’t just a food—it’s a symbol of life, prosperity, and tradition. From ancient Shinto rituals where rice offerings honor the gods to modern family meals where a steaming bowl of gohan (cooked rice) brings comfort, this humble grain has shaped Japan’s identity for …

In the ever-evolving world of viral music and quirky creativity, few phenomena have captured global hearts quite like Pikotaro’s “PPAP (Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen).” As we mark the launch of an ambitious new project on August 25, 2025, Pikotaro is back with a bang, announcing “Tottemo Release 80.8″—a year-long music marathon to celebrate …