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Introduction: A New Musical Journey Begins On November 5th, 2024, Nao Toyama, a celebrated Japanese voice actress and singer, will release her latest single, “Toryanse,” the opening theme for the anime Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits Season 2 (known in Japanese as かくりよの宿飯 弐). Toyama’s multifaceted career has made …

Introduction: A New Frontier in International Romance In the bustling matcha cafés and sleek matchmaking offices of Japan, an unexpected trend is unfolding: a sharp rise in Korean men seeking Japanese brides. These men, often in their 30s and 40s, are crossing the Sea of Japan not just for travel, …

Miyazaki Prefecture, a tranquil region on Japan’s southern Kyushu island, is witnessing a fascinating demographic transformation. According to the latest population survey released by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on January 6, 2025 (based on data from January 1, 2025), the prefecture’s total population is 1,048,347—a 0.98% decrease …