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Naomi Osaka and LeBron James are teaming up for an entertainment venture
Placeholder while loading article actions LOS ANGELES — LeBron James and Naomi Osaka are becoming teammates in the entertainment world. Tennis star Osaka and his agent and business partner, Stuart Duguid, are forming a media company called Hana Kuma in partnership with The SpringHill Company, which was started by NBA star James and Maverick Carter. …

Kareena Kapoor Khan wraps filming adaptation of Japanese bestseller ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’
MUMBAI: Filming for the feature film adaptation of Japanese bestseller ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’, directed by Sujoy Ghosh, has been completed. The Netflix film is a still titled murder mystery and stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat and Vijay Varma. Kareena took to her Instagram page to announce the ending on Saturday night. “DSX! …

‘Hella Asian: The Comeback’ at KQED Headquarters
The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association is back with its flagship live storytelling event dubbed “Hella Asian” – appropriately themed “The Comeback.” After a two-year pandemic pause, which saw local Asian Americans attacked in waves of violence and racism, the nonprofit is hosting a live-action storytelling evening that celebrates …

Super Hero’ Set for Late Summer Theatrical Release – Deadline
More riches are coming to exhibitors, especially during the dry period of late summer, as Crunchyroll and Toei Animation release the next dragonball film, Dragon Ball Super: superheroes, August 19 in the United States and Canada in 2,300 theaters and select Imax theaters. The only other new large-scale release in theaters at this time is …

Chaton, a sophisticated take on Japanese Izakaya culture
We got a glimpse of space this week, and wow. The interior aesthetic is one of the most striking settings in the city – with expansive eight-meter-high ceilings, walls of bamboo and Venetian plaster, an expansive marble bar, and an imposing five-meter bonsai tree.⠀⠀It’s all headed up by head chef Josh Gabrielides who hails from …

Howard Law Grad Named Inaugural Member of Entertainment Law and Policy of the Motion Picture Association
WASHINGTON – William A. Davis2021 Howard Law graduate was announced as part of the inaugural class of the Cinema Association (AMP) and the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) Fellowship Program in Entertainment Law and Policy. This unique and prestigious one-year scholarship is aimed at recent college, university and law school graduates. historically black colleges …

Idris Should Attend Bon Odori Festival, Says Selangor Ruler
KLANG: Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has suggested that Minister of the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad attend the Bon Odori celebration next month. The ruler of Selangor said it was for Idris to understand the difference between religion and culture. A statement issued by the royal office in Selangor on Thursday June …

83-year-old Japanese man ready for more after crossing the Pacific solo
Japanese adventurer Kenichi Horie, 83, has just become the world’s oldest person to complete a solo, non-stop trip across the Pacific Ocean – and he says he’s still “in the middle of my youth” and that he has not finished yet. Horie returned home as he sailed through the Kii Strait off the west coast …

Kaji seeks a seat on the Torrance City Council
Jon Kaji (left) with former USC athletic director and Heisman Trophy winner Mike Garrett and Torrance City Councilman George Chen at North Torrance High School. TORRANCE — Prominent local businessman and philanthropist Jon Kaji is running for the Torrance City Council seat for District 1 (North Torrance). Kaji said, “I decided to run to make …

Edifier’s STAX Spirit S3 and NeoBuds Pro Win 3 Prestigious Awards at the 2022 VGP Awards
Known as the “Oscar of the audio industry”, the Japanese VGP Awards are the largest and most recognized audiovisual awards in the world. Asia. It is organized on an annual basis by Ongen Publishing Co., Ltd., one of the largest publishing companies in Japan with expertise in audio-visual devices and advanced technologies. Launched in 1987, …

Childhood nostalgia captivates pachinko game owners in Canada and beyond
While decluttering her Vancouver home, Cindy Brodowski wondered whether to let go of the sturdy 45-year-old Daiichi pachinko machine she inherited from her late father, Canadian footballer Baz Nagle, and which had been left untouched. in the garage for two decades. But after listing the $250 vertical stand-up pinball machine on Facebook Marketplace for months, …

Japanese footballer who played in Ukraine reaches out to refugees
As the first Japanese soccer player to sign with a Ukrainian team, Yasuhiro Kato hopes to give something back to the country he considers his second home as it reels from its invasion by Russia. Now retired, Kato played for FC Hoverla-Zakarpattya Uzhhorod in the 2012-13 season and also spent time with a club in …

Solid Sound Festival 2022: How to buy last-minute tickets to see Wilco and Japanese Breakfast
This Memorial Day weekend, alternative rock, indie pop and deadpan comedy will join forces at the Solid Sound Festival in North Adams, Massachusetts. The three-day mega event, which will take place at the Mass MoCA, will feature headliners Wilco, Japanese Breakfast, Sylvan Esso, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and Sun Ra Arkestra in the music front row. …
Japanese Breakfast, Jason Isbell and Brittany Howard to perform at the 2022 A2IM Libera Awards: Exclusive
Japanese Breakfast, Jason Isbell and Brittany Howard are among the artists performing at the 2022 A2IM Libera Awards, which will be held on June 16 in a hybrid streaming/in-person format. The virtual ceremony will air at 6:30 p.m. ET exclusively on A2IM’s YouTube channel. The online broadcast will feature performances by Japanese Breakfast, which is …

City Walk area a big hit with Jeddah Season visitors
JEDDAH: A fun program awaits children at the Jeddah Pier amusement park, one of the entertainment attractions of this year’s Jeddah Season activity festival. The large, specially created Little Village Playground offers games and events for youngsters until June 28 in three activity zones featuring children’s characters Peppa Pig, Blippi and LOL Surprise! The Blippi-branded …

Marvel Legends Japanese Spider-Man and New Retro Figures Are Coming to Entertainment Earth
Make room in your Marvel Legends Collection for a new wave of action figures from Hasbro as pre-orders open for select retro collectibles as well as other popular characters like Sharon Carter (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) and Japanese Spider-Man! (Please note that this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support LaughingPlace by …

How Japanese Anime Became the World’s Most Bankable Genre – The Hollywood Reporter
The coronavirus pandemic has yielded a lot of surprising information for the global film and television industry. One of the most curious new facts to emerge is that Japanese anime might just be the most COVID-resistant form of popular entertainment in the world. At the height of the pandemic lockdowns in 2020, when total US …

Retro Japan: Mushroom-shaped towers in central Osaka provide air for 400,000 people every day
OSAKA – Giant mushroom-shaped structures loom in the city lights outside JR Osaka Station at sunset. At first glance, it might be hard to tell what these are: air intake towers for the sprawling Whity Umeda underground shopping mall, visited by around 400,000 people every day. The air …

Fresh Tracks: Nature Airliner travels from Edmonton punk to Japanese folk for its debut
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission on purchases made through links on this page. Content of the article Nature Airliner’s blend of heartfelt vocals and spartan guitar melodies are on full display with their debut album, Cardinal. Comprised of former Edmontonian Laurier Tiernan and his …
GAD Capital: Film & Entertainment Loans
Film and Entertainment Funding Consumption of media and entertainment has altered considerably in the last decade. Traditional kinds of entertainment now face new challenges and possibilities. Thus, television and home streaming have become significant rivals in the cinema business. Audiences no longer rush to the theaters but instead consume entertainment from the comfort of their …

Red Maple, new bar and restaurant, plans Japanese cuisine in Milwaukee
A new, upcoming bar and restaurant in the South Side of Milwaukee will offer Japanese beer, cocktails and dining with a modern twist. Red Maple, at 100 W Maple St., was once occupied by Ollie’s Bar. The space will be given new life by owners Robin Koutecky, who also owns Clementine Bar, and service industry …

Live Updates | Japan joins G-7 efforts to quit Russian oil
A military truck transports a platform with a Ukrainian self-propelled artillery mount in Donetsk region, Ukraine, Sunday, May 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka) Yevgeny Maloletka PA TOKYO — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said Japan will phase out imports of Russian oil as part of the Group of Seven effort against the Russian invasion of …
Arcade Fire tour 2022: dates, locations, ticket information
Arcade Fire fans, it’s time to “Wake Up”. The Grammy-winning indie band are embarking on a mega world tour in support of their recently released and enthusiastically received new album “WE”. During the tour, Win Butler, Régine Chassagne and Co. will make stops at the Waterfront Music Pavilion in Camden (November 1) and the Barclays …

Hara Kazuo’s documentaries speak for the oppressed
Listen to this story.Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android. Your browser does not support the item . Save time by listening to our audio articles while you multitask OKAY MINAMATA WAS a sleepy little town on the western island of Kyushu in Japan. But in the early 1950s, strange things started happening …

Why the timely play “Tea” continues to be staged around the world
Velina Hasu Houston’s play “Tea” begins with the death of a character. After Himiko Hamilton, a Japanese living in ft. Riley, Kan., takes his own life, four of his friends, who belong to the same Buddhist Church, gather to clean his house. Over cups of tea, they reminisce about the past and mourn Himiko’s death. …

JCSM presents “Children’s Day – Kodomo No Hi” on Saturday
“Children’s Day – Kodomo No Hi.” PC: Japanese Cultural Society of Maui The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui presents “Children’s Day – Kodomo No Hi” on Saturday, May 7 at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Center from 6 to 9 p.m. Kodomo No Hi is a Japanese tradition that focuses on children; and evening activities feature a …

Hamlin respects NASCAR punishment for rude anti-Asian meme
DOVER, Del. Denny Hamlin says someone sent him a rude anti-Asian meme that made fun of Kyle Larson’s conduct and everything went smoothly – from his cellphone to Twitter. “I thought it was hilarious,” Hamlin said. “Besides, it’s insensitive. I get it.” He didn’t laugh for long. NASCAR and the dozens of fans and casual …
How to See Luck Presents Shows at Willie Nelson’s Ranch West of Austin
Magical things are happening in Luck, Texas. “How the hell am I supposed to do anything after that?” gushed Tami Neilson, a New Zealand singer-songwriter who had just performed a song on stage with Willie Nelson at Luck’s annual reunion last month at Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood. Within weeks, that song, “Beyond the Stars,” was …

What Disney can teach Microsoft in the games war
Placeholder while loading article actions Good content is hard to find. Look at Microsoft Corp. It’s paying $69 billion to acquire Activision Blizzard Inc. — and by extension, the rights to that company’s flagship video game franchises, including Call of Duty. It’s always less risky than the alternative: creating games from scratch. Budgets can swell …

Should Takeshi Castle return in 2023? Here’s what Jaaved Jaaferi has to say
The Japanese game show Takeshi’s Castle received immense love from Indian audiences when it aired on television in the early 2000s. Back then, the show was dubbed in Hindi by Jaaved Jaaferi. For kids of the 90s, Jaaved Jaaferi’s show became a weekend staple. Now, according to reports, everything is ready to return in a …

Sofia Richie got engaged | Entertainment
Sofia Richie is engaged. The 23-year-old model is set to marry music manager Elliot Grainge, 27, after a year of dating. Sharing a photo of the music director’s proposal – in which Elliot knelt in the middle of a bed of flower petals surrounded by candles – and another of his stunning engagement ring, Sofia …

7 Bay Area arts and entertainment events to check out this week, April 18-24
Performers Byron Guo, Sam Wessels, May Ramos, Jan Gilbert, and Yasmine Aishah Khan all deal very well with their grief in Killing My Lobster’s “Good Grief.” Photo: Kayleigh McCollum/Kill My Lobster The Chronicle’s guide to notable arts and entertainment events in the Bay Area. Comedy and tragedy are a double-edged sword in Killing My Lobster’s …

Jujutsu Kaisen 0 Reaches Major Milestone As It Passes Frozen 2 At Japanese Box Office
the Jujutsu Kaisen 0 The juggernaut may be showing signs that it’s finally close to breathing space, but its milestones to date continue to be hugely impressive. In Japan alone, the smash-hit anime shot to No. 18 in the all-time Japanese box office chart, officially surpassing one of Disney’s most terrific films in recent years: …

Akron’s Funny Noodle, a casual fusion restaurant to sample pho, ramen
It was a night for noodles as my husband and I enjoyed the Asian fusion cuisine and funky-cool environment at Funny Noodle restaurant in Akron last week. The downtown restaurant, which opened Dec. 1, has a walk-in counter for ordering and a dining room that seats 42 people. The place, owned by The Lockview owner …

“The Garcias”, Jewel and Barack Obama
The Associated Press Here’s a curated collection from the Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s coming to TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES • Surprisingly, “Drive My Car” wasn’t Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s only film last year. His acclaimed adaptation of Haruki Murakami certainly garnered the most attention, culminating with the International Feature Film …

Fans are back at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
2021 Acura Grand Prix winner Colton Huerta is hoping for another victory against a field that includes Indy winner Takuma Sato. (Photos by TIM YUJI YAMAMOTO) By TIM YUJI YAMAMOTO, Special for The Rafu The 47and The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach will have a big noticeable difference for this year. Masks and proof …

Toronto is getting a Pokémon-themed Japanese maid cafe later this month
Toronto was left without a Japanese maid style cafe after Uncle Tetsu’s Japanese Angel Cafe recently closed. Following the success of its Sailor Moon-themed cafe, Oishiii Sweets announced that it would be transforming into a Pokémon-themed housekeeping cafe, with its staff dressed as some of the characters from the popular anime. Maid cafes are a …

famous directors speak out against sexual abuse in Japanese cinema | Entertainment News
By YURI KAGEYAMA, Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A #MeToo crisis is raging in the Japanese film industry. A petition signed by big names, including Cannes Palme d’Or winner Hirokazu Kore-eda, Cannes Jury Prize winner Koji Fukada, and ‘Under the Sky’ director Miwa Nishikawa, expresses outrage over to sexual abuse. “These acts are unforgivable,” the …

Japanese manga publisher Shueisha sets up a game company
It’s a pretty good logo, to be honest. Picture: Shueisha Games Shueisha publishes Weekly Shonen Jump, the most famous weekly manga magazine in Japan. And now the company is getting into gaming in a much bigger way. Famitsu reports that the iconic publisher has established Shueisha Games on February 16, 2022, to develop and release …

Blank Park Zoo’s Wild Lights opens in Des Moines with lanterns
Freezing temperatures couldn’t stop more than 100 visitors from heading to Blank Park Zoo to light up their nights. For the second year, Des Moines’ Blank Park Zoo, 7401 SW Ninth St., is hosting its Wild Lights Festival, a multicolored display of various creatures created in the style of traditional Chinese lanterns. “Lantern festivals stem …

Could Olivia Rodrigo sweep the Big Four at the Grammys? It is probable.
We can only hope that the 64th Grammy Awards will be as surprising and entertaining as the Oscars. After being rescheduled since the start of the year, music’s biggest night will finally kick off on Sunday – and not too soon. After a modified ceremony in 2021, you’ll be pleased to hear that the 2022 …

Coming soon: Ampersand International Arts Festival
Discover America: The late Satoshi Ito, a Japanese internment camp survivor and former William & Mary sociology professor, was one of three people interviewed for “My Asian-American Dream,” a documentary produced by Truman Ruberti ’20 in collaboration with former W&M writing teacher Emily Pease. Photo courtesy of Truman Ruberti by Liz Sykes, University Marketing | …

The Oscars are on Sunday and change is in the air | Entertainment News
By JAKE COYLE, AP Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the first time in two years, the Oscars are rolling out the red carpet at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles for what the film academy hopes will be a return to Oscars normalcy. Except for everything that has changed. The telecast of the 94th …
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Core inflation in Tokyo hits 2-year high as energy costs soar
Customers eat ramen noodles at a ‘Shirohachi’ ramen noodle shop run by sixty-year-old Yashiro Haga amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Tokyo, Japan November 20, 2020. REUTERS/ Issei Kato Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Tokyo core CPI rises faster than expected Energy costs up 26.1%, highest in 41 years Core …

Zenkaikon 2022: A Complete Guide to Lancaster’s Downtown Annual Anime Convention | Entertainment
In the grand scheme of anime conventions, Zenkaikon is quite small. But that’s part of what makes it so fun. Christopher Lloyd, a 23-year-old man living in the city of Lancaster, says he is delighted to be returning to Zenkaikon for the third time. “I love the atmosphere and the energy there,” says Lloyd. “It’s …

Entertainment News (3/22/22) – BusinessWorld Online
Liway on Youtube The film by KIP Oebanda Liway is now streaming on the filmmaker’s YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVzF8xqctco). Based on the director’s childhood, the film follows a young boy named Dakip who grew up in a prison camp with his mother, anti-Marcos dissident Cecilia Flores-Oebanda, also known as Commander Liway. It stars Glaiza de Castro …

Confirmed: Singapore Actors Desmond Tan and Rebecca Lim Join Hong Kong Zombie Movie
It’s confirmed: local actors Desmond Tan and Rebecca Lim will join a star-studded Asian cast in the new Hong Kong zombie flick, Chungking Mansions. They were first reported in talks for the roles in September last year. Tan, 35, is particularly excited to join the cast as he’s been a big fan of zombies since …

Hideo Kojima Receives Prestigious Japanese Cultural Award
Hideo Kojima received a Fine Arts Award from the Japanese Government’s Cultural Affairs Agency today. Since 1950, the agency has awarded prestigious prizes each year to a selection of individuals who have “made outstanding achievements in various fields of the arts, or whose achievements have opened up new frontiers in their respective fields”. Kojima received …

The Government of Japan showcased its Tokyo 2020 Games achievements with gold medalists Yuto Horigome and Jessica Long at the 2022 Travel & Adventure Show in Los Angeles | national
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 14, 2022– The Japanese government official joined the 2022 Travel & Adventure Show at the LA Convention Center on March 12-13. They highlighted their legacy under seven themes: Achieving a harmonious and inclusive society; Reconstruction/Revitalization of Regions through Host Cities; tourist destination countries japanese culture; Security and Transportation; Health and Sports; Durability; …

Japanese anime takes Sharjah by storm at SHASHAH festival
Sharjah: The three-day SHASHAH festival featuring Japanese anime (animation) kicked off Friday in Aljada, Sharjah, with workshops, film screenings, panel discussions, musical performances, contests, cosplays and more again. The event is organized by FUNN, a Sharjah-based organization that promotes media arts learning among children and young people. Until Sunday, 4-10 p.m., the opening of SHASHAH …

‘The Cherry Bushido’ Review: That Fighting Spirit
I’m sure I’ve never seen anything quite like “The Cherry Bushido”. It’s terrible – not even in a way that I tend to want from my demon-strewn, karate, karate-strewn international war polemics. But this movie means every talk about the power of religious faith and the restoration of Japanese might (and boy, are there many). …

BARLEYmaxTM Super Barley from Teijin adopted by Taiwan MOS Burger | News
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 8, 2022– Teijin Limited today announced that its highly nutritious super barley BARLEYmaxTM has been adopted for use in a new healthy MOS Rice Burger to be sold by the MOS Burger chain in Taiwan starting March 11. This is BARLEYmaxMTit’s first entry into the Asian restaurant industry outside of Japan. This press …

Key Event Dates – NBC4 Washington
This year’s National Cherry Blossom Festival will be in full bloom, hosting a variety of all-in-person events for the first time since the pandemic began. The festival, which had been virtual for the past two years, will be held in person this year. When is peak bloom for cherry blossoms? The National Park Service estimated …

First human case of Japanese encephalitis detected at Qld – myGC.com.au
An urgent public health alert has been issued after the first confirmed human case of a rare mosquito-borne virus was detected in Queensland. Queensland Health issued the alert overnight, warning that a case of Japanese encephalitis virus had been detected. “The confirmed case recently traveled to regional southern Queensland and is currently being treated at …

US oil giant ExxonMobil withdraws from major Russian oil field
Russian-Ukrainian War: ExxonMobil said it would begin a phased withdrawal from the Russian oil field. New York: Apple, ExxonMobil and Boeing announced step-by-step withdrawal or freezing of business in Russia on Tuesday as more U.S. giants take action after the invasion of Ukraine. These measures – across various sectors and following earlier announcements by Disney, …

You need to watch the most underrated superhero blockbuster on HBO Max ASAP
The 20th century vixen controlling the X-Men film franchise has resulted in all sorts of unexpected highs and disappointing lows. Now that Marvel Studios has regained control of the property, it would be easy to dismiss Fox’s X-Men films as lackluster on every level. But several of the X-Men movies Fox made in the 2000s …

MANAA’s Guy Aoki to speak at Occidental
Guy Aoki will discuss the Asian American Media Action Network on Wednesday, March 2 from 5-7 p.m. at the Choi Auditorium, Johnson Hall 200, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd., Los Angeles. This event is in-person and will require the use of a surgical or N-95 mask and will follow all COVID-19 safety guidelines established by …

‘Beyblade’ Live-Action Movie In The Works At Paramount Starring Jerry Bruckheimer
To look for, Transformers, a new toy-inspired film franchise is on the way. A new report has revealed that Jerry Bruckheimer is working with Paramount to develop a live-action Beyblade movie inspired by the Japanese spinning top line of the same name. Here’s what we know so far. Jerry Bruckheimer | Michael Kovac/Getty Images for …

Saudi minister meets Colombian vice president during South American tour
RIYADH: Putting the gold-corded agal (headband) on his head like his grandfather did before him, and placing the brown bisht (cloak) over his shoulders, Turki Abothnain felt proud of be on Riyadh City Boulevard to celebrate the country’s first founding day on Tuesday. “I feel so moved to wear our traditional clothes because we needed …

Remember Japanese incarceration, 80 years later
Jeong Park/Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES — Akemi Leung knew his grandfather had been incarcerated at Heart Mountain in Wyoming during World War II. But he never talked about it much. It wasn’t until reading and watching a video of his testimony at a congressional committee hearing that she learned more about what he …

How to remember Japanese incarceration, 80 years later
Akemi Leung knew his grandfather had been incarcerated at Heart Mountain in Wyoming during World War II. But he never talked about it much. It wasn’t until reading and watching a video of his testimony at a congressional committee hearing that she learned more about what he went through as one of more than 120 …

What do you give Yoko Ono for her birthday? A tribute album
Yoko Ono turns 89 on Friday, and some fans are getting a birthday present: “Ocean Child: Songs of Yoko Ono,” a 14-track album of covers from artists including David Byrne, Yo La Tengo, Sharon Van Etten, Japanese Breakfast and The Flaming Lips Through MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer February 17, 2022, 4:11 PM • 4 …

‘Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)’ season 3: What arc after ‘Entertainment District’?
Alas, we reached our final “Demon Slayer” on Sunday (well, at least we have “Attack on Titan” to fill some of that gaping hole). But rejoice, “Kimetsu no Yaiba” fanatics! The story arc for season three has already been confirmed. WATCH ‘DEMON SLAYER’: Funimation; Crunchyroll Anime News Network reports that the next storyline that Tanjiro …

Fake travel finds a foothold in wanderlust-filled Japan and South Korea | Entertainment
People from South Korea and Japan love to travel to each other’s countries, which are about a two-hour flight from each other. But during the pandemic, non-essential travel has been suspended. Instead of real travel, immersive experiences have sprung up for travel-hungry residents yearning to explore again. In Dongducheon, a town just north of Seoul, …
Things to do: Movies in LA & OC: Beatles, Valentine’s Day
Find a movie with our weekly list of classic movies, cult movies, film festivals, and more, playing in theaters and pop-ups and/or streaming online. Before you go, remember to call or check online for booking conditions and other COVID-19 protocols. “Akira”Frida Cinema’s series of drive-in screenings continues with Katsuhiro Otomo’s dazzling 1988 animated fable set …

Why playing on Jimmy Fallon is so symbolic for Japanese breakfast
In 2021, Japanese Breakfast (and their top-selling singer Michelle Zauner) landed “Jimmy Fallon Big,” performing on the talk show and earning multiple Grammy nominations. Here’s What Zauner Said About “Jimmy Fallon Big” and What This Song Means Sweet sounds from another planet. Japanese Breakfast features singer Michelle Zauner Japanese Breakfast with singer Michelle Zauner performs …

Netflix Drama Review: The Orbital Children – Japanese Anime Is Beautiful But Boring And Incredibly Disorienting, Entertainment News
An asteroid collision with an orbiting space station leaves a handful of children stranded in space in Mitsuo Iso’s new animated work, The Orbital Children. While it is planned for a theatrical release in Japan in two feature films, Netflix has staged a simultaneous streaming release, dividing the saga into six half-hour episodes, all of …

Sony bets on multiplayer games in battle with Microsoft
Sony said it plans to offer 10 new online multiplayer titles by 2026, surprising analysts with a potentially transformational gamble as the Japanese entertainment group intensifies its rivalry with Microsoft. The expansion of so-called ‘live service’ games comes as efforts to maintain a historic lead over its US rival in the latest round of console …

Legendary restaurateur Cappy to take over Jingu House
The San Antonio Parks Foundation recently announced that legendary restaurateur Cappy Lawton plans to take over the Jingu House from the Japanese Tea Garden during a media event on Friday, January 28. foundation. Libby Day, director of communications for the San Antonio Parks Foundation, said the organization looked at what kind of experience it wanted …

A look at the Oscar nominees | Culture & Leisure
The pandemic has changed movies forever. Not just what movies we see and how we see them, but when the seasonal national discourse happily shifts from head-splitting partisan politics to something much more partisan — and much more fun: the Best Movies debate of the year. After roughly two decades with an air date still …

WarnerMedia taps Saugata Mukherjee as Chief Content Officer – Entertainment, India
WarnerMedia has hired three more senior content hires in Asia to bolster its original production teams ahead of HBO Max’s launch in the region. In Mumbai, Saugata Mukherjee joins WarnerMedia as Head of Content – Entertainment, India. He will report to Clement Schwebig, Managing Director of India, Southeast Asia and Korea. A former SonyLIV and …

‘Pachinko’: Apple TV+ Unveils First Look at International Drama Series (PHOTOS) | Entertainment
Apple TV+ has unveiled its first look at the highly anticipated international drama, Pachinkowhich is set to air globally with three episodes on the platform starting Friday, March 25. The eight-episode series, which will be narrated in three languages — Korean, Japanese and English — will release new episodes once a week every Friday ahead …

A story that takes many forms and meanings
Blood is a true display of beauty in all things. Writer/director Bradley Rust Gray constructs a story that is both introspective and hopeful for the future. It’s a slow burn that seeks to imbue its audience with its world and its meanings, rather than a sprint through the film’s typical narrative. Blood is completely authentic. …
Sean Penn ‘not impressed’ after being forced to queue at Bondi
He may be a Hollywood star, but Sean Penn was apparently denied VIP treatment when he arrived at a Bondi hotspot recently. The American actor, 61, arrived quietly Down Under late last year and has spent the past few weeks catching up in Sydney with his Australian ex-wife Leila George, 29. According to Emerald City …

Japanese-Style Onsen in Jurong Offers $22 Rinse & Go Offer Until May 31, 2022 – Mothership.SG
Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates: https://t.me/mothershipsg If you miss bathing in onsens in Japan, you’re in luck. Joya Onsen is a relatively new Japanese-style public bath and spa located in Jurong. The spa has various facilities, including a private and public onsen bath, an ice bath and a sauna. This is what …

Japanese performer Kenichi Ebina brings unique hip hop dance to Dubai
Japanese performer Kenichi Ebina, who won the talent show “America’s Got Talent” in 2013, will bring his unique brand of dance to City Center Mirdif on January 19 as part of the mall’s Dubai Shopping Festival celebrations. Ebina combines freestyle, hip hop, mime, martial arts and jazz for a unique robotic dance form, which wowed …

Why am I like this?
Watching Ricardo Pepi make his first Augsburg start on Sunday against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, I realized either Pepi’s performance was exactly the same as Clint Dempsey’s debut with Fulham, Christian Pulisic with Borussia Dortmund and Tyler Adams with Leipzig or that I have a tendency to see exactly what I want to see …

Demon Slayer set to reveal big news for animated series in 2022 – IGN The Fix: Entertainment
The Demon Slayer anime website recently informed fans that a very special Demon Slayer event is happening very soon. The Demon Slayer livestream will take place on January 18 on Aniplex’s YouTube channel and will feature Tanjiro’s main Japanese VA, Natsuki Hanae. According to the official Demon Slayer website, the livestream will announce two “huge” …

Sarasota-Bradenton’s Top 5 Movie Picks, January 13-19
The big news this week is the horror sequel “Scream”, which hits theaters along with the Japanese animated film “Belle”. Some of last year’s most acclaimed films were also released this week, including Haruki Murakami’s adaptation “Drive My Car” and Shakespeare’s drama “The Tragedy of Macbeth”. The latter becomes available to watch on Apple TV …

Sega has opened Sega Sapporo Studio, its second Japanese development base
Sega has announced that it has opened a second “development base” in Japan called Sega Sapporo. Although Sega currently has a number of in-house development studios in Japan (including Sonic Team and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio), they all work from the company’s main base in Tokyo. As the name suggests, the new studio will be …

Best anime streaming services for 2022
Whether you are a longtime fan of this distinct Japanese art form or a curious newbie, the best way to dive into the world of anime is to use a streaming service. You will find high school melodramas, science fiction anthologies, horror tales, romantic comedies and superhero quests in this narrative landscape. Longtime favorites such …

New York band to perform traditional Japanese harp and guitar concert in downtown Knoxville
The concert will take place Sunday on Clinch Avenue. The public can also register to join a Zoom concert and watch from home. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A band from New York will perform a unique concert in downtown Knoxville on Sunday to celebrate the New Year. The group includes Masayo Ishigure, who started playing traditional …

Could the success of the film herald a renewal of season 2?
Jujutsu kaisen is relatively new to the shonen scene, but the anime has quickly grown into one of the most popular series around. The sound output Jujutsu Kaisen 0 The movie only served to get fans excited about the series. And given the success of the film, many are hoping for news of Jujutsu kaisen …

Additional mokuhanga exhibitions at SVAC | Entertainment
MANCHESTER – Two complementary mokuhanga exhibitions are now on display at the Southern Vermont Arts Center. “Hiroshige and the Changing Japanese Landscape” is a presentation of Japanese prints by Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858) illustrating how the political climate of 19th century Japan influenced his art and how art influenced that climate. The exhibition will be on …

Two-minute masterpiece: experience Japan’s first warship
Masterpiece in Two Minutes: See Japan’s First Warship – Built in Aberdeen Calendar An icon of a desk calendar. to cancel An icon depicting a circle with a diagonal line across. Caret A block arrow icon pointing right. E-mail An icon of a paper envelope. Facebook A Facebook “f” brand icon. Google A Google “G” …

Players! Protect your precious tendons with this tabletop hand massager
Here’s something for the gamer who has it all: a tabletop hand massager that can be used to take the strain off your sore mittens and keep you in great shape. Created by Japanese gaming hardware and peripherals maker Bauhütte, the device uses 15 heated air cushions to supposedly simulate the feel of a real …

George Michael’s Boyfriend Says WHAM! The singer never recovered from losing his love Anselmo Feleppa: “He was lost enough”
George Michael’s childhood boyfriend came forward on the fifth anniversary of the singer’s death. The pop star died on Christmas Day 2016 at the age of 53 at her home in Goring, England. Oxfordshire Chief Coroner Darren Salter later revealed Michael had died of natural causes. Andros Georgiou recently told the UK Mirror that the …

The best islands in Japan to visit, from Okinawa to Aoshima cat sanctuary
Editor’s Note – Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Receive news about opening and closing destinations, inspiration for future adventures, as well as the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) – Surprisingly perhaps, less than 10% of the 6,852 islands that make up …

BTS Jungkook Fans Across The Globe Celebrate Christmas By Raising Donations For Children And Needy
South Korea: K-pop group BTS enjoys a huge number of loyal fans. Their fans (also known as ARMY members) don’t just spread love to their favorite singers, but often partner up with several philanthropic activities. Also on Christmas time, fans of BTS member Jungkook made sure to reach out to those in need and support …

Prabhas: the climax of Radhe Shyam will be the highlight of the film
The highly anticipated Radhe Shyam pre-release event took place in Hyderabad on Thursday evening. The trailer for the film was debuted by Prabhas fans at the event. Besides actors Prabhas and Pooja Hegde, director Radha Krishna Kumar and the film’s producers, directors Om Raut (Adipurush), Nag Ashwin (Project K), Sandeep Reddy Vanga (Spirit), producer Dil …

Best anime streaming services for 2021
Whether you are a longtime fan of this distinct Japanese art form or a curious newbie, the best way to dive into the world of anime is to use a streaming service. You will find high school melodramas, science fiction anthologies, horror tales, romantic comedies and superhero quests in this narrative landscape. Longtime favorites such …

Sayaka Kanda, daughter of 1980s idol Seiko Matsuda, dies aged 35
TOKYO – Japanese singer and actress Sayaka Kanda, the only daughter of actress Seiko Matsuda and actor Masaki Kanda, has died aged 35. The artist was found in the outdoor space on the 14th floor of a Sapporo hotel on Saturday afternoon (December 18), according to Japanese television channel NHK. She was rushed to hospital …

Paul McCartney says his “fame” got him out of Japanese prison, but he must have done 1 thing before he left
Paul McCartney is one of the most recognizable faces in the world. He created music that defined a generation as a member of two prolific bands, The Beatles and Wings. However, his fame did not prevent him from being arrested in Japan in January 1980 for possession of marijuana and sent to prison. Paul McCartney …

Music Choices: Christmas Concert in Taiwan, Joey Yung Online Showcase, Entertainment News & Top Stories
Superstars Christmas Concert A host of Taiwanese stars took to the stage at the Civic Plaza in New Taipei City on December 11 and 12 as part of the annual Christmasland In New Taipei City event. A recording of the December 11 show has been uploaded to the TVBS News YouTube channel. The star-studded concert …

Turning the page on a new year: stylish 2022 calendars
Why are many of us still drawn to paper calendars in the digital age? Karen Hernandez, senior product manager at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, has theories. First, we can feel “more intimately connected with our plans and derive increased joy from organizing our tasks, when we can physically follow them …

Qingdao University opens investigation into controversial employee comments during visit to infamous Yasukuni Shrine
Photo of the Yasukuni shrine file: CNSPhoto Qingdao University in east China’s Shandong Province says it opened an investigation after an employee posted controversial comments while visiting Japan’s Yasukuni shrine and supported actor Zhang Zhehan who was banned from the Chinese entertainment industry for visiting the shrine. The university said it would deal with the …

Japanese Nintendo game console pioneer Uemura dies at 78 :: WRAL.com
By MARI YAMAGUCHI, Associated Press TOKYO – Masayuki Uemura, a Japanese home video game pioneer whose Nintendo consoles have sold millions of units around the world, has died, according to Kyoto University where he taught. He was 78 years old. Uemura, the main architect behind Nintendo Co.’s pioneering home game consoles, died on Monday, Ritsumeikan …
Karl Yoneda and the “Red Angel”, the power of Petaluma over the people
The strike ultimately resulted in the unionization of all ports on the west coast. In the fall of 1934, Karl made California history as the first Japanese American to campaign for the State Assembly, running unsuccessfully on a racial equality platform. , unemployment insurance and a living wage. Shortly before polling day, the Red Squad …

Things to do in Penn State: December 9-17
Editor’s Note: This is the last edition of “Things to Do at Penn State” for the fall semester. “Things to do” will return with the start of classes for the spring semester 2022. What’s going on at Penn State? Here’s a look at some of the cultural events – in-person and virtual – taking place …

JustKitchen appoints strategic advisors and key management to build on international expansion
Three advisor appointments are expected to strengthen the Company’s entry into the Japanese market, add more global food brands to its portfolio and establish a strong presence in The Philippines Additions to JustKitchen Leadership Team Include New CTO and New Supply Chain Manager A new Business Intelligence department has been formalized to take advantage of …

Galway Arts Center announces December program
Three solo exhibitions will launch at the Galway Arts Center next week – Lúthchleasa by Mícheál Ó Catháin, Currency exchange by Kevin Gaynor, and Black milk by Japanese artist Miho Ohtsubo. Lúthchleasa is an exhibition of new generative works of art by Mícheál Ó Catháin, showcasing his process of engagement with the first Irish harp …

(For South East Asia) PlayStation®Partner Awards 2021 Japan Asia PARTNER AWARD & SPECIAL AWARD Announcement of the winners! – PlayStation.Blog
PARTNER AWARD ■ Tales from ARISE (BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.)■ FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE (SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.)■ FINAL FANTASY XIV (SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.)■ MOBILE COMBAT OPERATION SUIT GUNDAM2 (BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.)■ NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… (SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD.) SPECIAL PRICE ■ Apex Legends (Electronic Arts Inc | Respawn Entertainment)■ Sakuna: Rice …

WATCH: “Gameboys: The Movie” releases trailer for theatrical release in Japan
Image: screenshot from Twitter / @ theideafirst_co “Gameboys: The Movie” has finally released its official Japanese trailer for its next international theatrical screening in January 2022. The trailer, which aired on The IdeaFirst Company’s Twitter page today, December 1, shows Cairo (Elijah Canlas) and Gavreel (Kokoy De Santos) following the events of the original series’ …

“Drive My Car” review: Hamaguchi’s haunting masterpiece
The Times pledges to review theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since movies are risky during this time, readers are reminded to follow the health and safety guidelines outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities. At the simplest of its many complex levels, “Drive My Car” by Ryûsuke …

Former “RHONY” star Heather Thomson says show scripts are “staged”, “wrong”
Former “Real Housewives of New York” star Heather Thomson called out the show for creating “staged” and “rigged” storylines. Thomson criticized the show while chatting with a New York Post photographer outside the upscale Japanese restaurant BondST in New York City. Heather Thomson criticized “The Real Housewives of New York” in a recent interview. (Charles …

The National Rugby League further expands the sport in Japan with TV Asahi
The National Rugby League (LNR) has signed an agreement that provides Asahi Television broadcast the Top 14 in Japan from next weekend until the end of the 2021/22 season. The media group will first show the United States Perpignan vs ASM Clermont Auvergne match on November 27, as LNR gains visibility in Japan – a …

Best Winter Weekend Getaways 2021 in the United States
Whether you fancy some winter sun or a snowy wonderland, these spots are perfect for a short break. Share this article There are two schools of thought on quick breaks in winter: one says heading to a beach or sunny destination for a getaway; the other says to dive into the season and find the …

SFMOMA show unveils 85 years of photography
SFMOMA’s “Constellations: Photographs in Dialogue” is a fascinating reminder that San Francisco’s greatest art form has long been and remains photography. Every day, hundreds of millions of selfies are taken, along with another mass of cellphone-compatible photos of smiling friends, squawking babies, pink sunsets, crashing waves, tax documents, car crashes, coyotes rushing through the city …

Entertainment News Summary: “It’s gonna be scary but… fun” – Cardi B on hosting the American Music Awards; Oscar-winning costume designer Emi Wada has died aged 84 – reports and more
Here is a summary of the current entertainment briefs. “It’s gonna be scary but… fun” – Cardi B on hosting the American Music Awards Rapper Cardi B said she was scared but excited to host for her first time when she chairs the American Music Awards on Sunday. The New York native said she knew …

The company that produced “Parasite” bought Endeavor’s scripted content arm.
South Korean media conglomerate whose entertainment arm produced 2019 Oscar winner for Best Picture “Parasite” has acquired a controlling stake in the scripted arm of Endeavor Content, a subsidiary of entertainment company Endeavor Group . When the $ 775 million deal, which was announced Thursday evening, closes, South Korean conglomerate CJ ENM will own 80% …

BANDAI SPIRITS, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
TOKYO, November 18, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Under the flagship brand of collectibles for an adult target audience, “TAMASHII NATIONS”, BANDAI SPIRITS CO., LTD. of Tokyo will organize the online event “TAMASHII NATION ONLINE 2021” of November 19 (Friday) to 21 November (Sunday). (Logo1: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106357/202111163447/_prw_PI4fl_U0zCtdiX.png) (Logo2: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106357/202111163447/_prw_PI5fl_6u6L7oW1.png) (Image1: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106357/202111163447/_prw_PI2fl_6533x947.jpg) “TAMASHII NATION” is an event …
Japanese toaster maker Balmuda launches first smartphone
Balmuda, the Japanese company behind the insanely expensive steam toaster, has announced its very first smartphone. It’s a small device with a 4.9 inch screen, and like 9to5Google remarks, its appearance is strongly reminiscent of the HTC One X released almost ten years ago. While Balmuda is known to design high-end devices unusual in its …

Anime vs Manga: the comparison that says it all
Japan has given us a lot to admire – from technology to art and entertainment; the country has always been at the forefront. The Japanese entertainment industry is famous all over the world, especially its two products, Anime and Manga. Both the anime and the manga maintain a strong fanfare globally. Anime vs. The manga …

[Today’s K-pop] Billlie debuts amid a lot of hype
(Credit: Mystic Story) Six-member girl group named Billlie debuted with the EP “The Billage of Perception: Chapter One” on Wednesday. The name of the group implies that it will express the “B-side”, a self within us that everyone has and can enhance. The EP is based on a strong, unique narrative that will unfold in …

Mr. Miyagi from Wichita to add a second restaurant
The Mr. Miyagi Japanese Grill team includes, from left to right, D’Shawn D’Feng, Randy Poll, Jayden Bui, Brittany Bui, Mike Phan, Andy Nguyen, Sam Adams and LeEllen Chu. Any fan of the 1980s movie “The Karate Kid” knows what Mr. Miyagi was. Mr. Miyagi – the wise karate instructor played by Pat Morita – was …

Yakumi Sunday Brunch is back for the guests of Solaire
Yakumi at Solaire Resorts and Casino offers the best Japanese food on the metro. PHOTOS BY RON RYAN BUGUIS As the community quarantine eases, Solaire’s Japanese restaurant Yakumi has brought back its popular Sunday brunch – guaranteed to satisfy the cravings of patrons whose appetites may have been tempered by the extended shutdowns. Tempura Room …

Xi’s “Common Prosperity” Goal May Make Japan Reluctant to Invest in China
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s efforts to achieve “common prosperity,” aimed at reducing income gaps in the country, have raised concerns among Japanese businesses that the most populous country will become a less attractive market in the future. . Since Xi said earlier this year that the ruling Communist Party has achieved its long-standing goal of …

Basan is the name of the 3rd restaurant concept from the owners of Gray Ghost
Four Man Ladder, the restaurant group behind Midtown’s Gray Ghost and nearby Second Best, announced the name of their new dining concept during the redevelopment of the Eddystone building. Called Bashan, the restaurant takes its name from a mythological, fire-breathing, bird-like poultry. Its opening is scheduled for next year. Basan’s cuisine will be centered around …

The long and twisted evolution of horror video games
Horror is one of the most popular game genres today. Scary games are especially popular with the streaming generation, who love to watch their favorite content creators panic. However, we wouldn’t have those countless jump fear reaction videos featuring the resident Evil 2 remake of Mr. X without years of fear-filled trial and error. Over …

Bandai Namco recycles popular Gunpla plastic model kits
TOKYO – Japanese toy maker Bandai Namco has started recycling materials used in its plastic Gunpla models, an effort to educate fans about Gunpla – plastic models based on the sci-fi robot anime franchise Mobile Gundam follows – encouraging them to discover plastic models from production, to purchase, to recycling. Plastic models are made almost …