Last year, GKids and Fathom Events re-released nine of Hayao Miyazaki’s films into theaters as part of its annual Studio Ghibli Fest. It ended up being the most successful marathon yet—”millions” participated, according to GKIDS President David Jesteadt. This year is bringing the tradition back, and it’s got more films added to its roster for … Read more
Japan is launching a new high-speed bullet train, or shinkansen, extension on Saturday that will make an under-the-radar prefecture far more accessible to travelers. The coastal Fukui Prefecture is some 185 miles west of Tokyo. The new train will pass through the city of Fukui, the town of Awara and other places guidebooks rarely mention, … Read more
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Five-time Olympic champion swimmer Missy Franklin discusses her career highlights, strong leaders in women’s sport and her advice on being an athlete and a mum Five-time Olympic champion swimmer Missy Franklin discusses her career highlights, strong leaders in women’s sport and her advice on being … Read more
WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS ahead for Tokyo Vice season 2, episode 6. Summary Tozawa’s questionable actions raise suspicion in the aftermath of Ishida’s assassination attempt in Tokyo Vice season 2, episode 6. Hayama’s manipulative tactics escalate as he recruits Kaito for a dangerous mission to retaliate against Tozawa in Tokyo Vice season 2. The plot thickens … Read more
TOKYO — Only 1,100 lucky audience members were there to hear the yet-to-be published short story “Kaho,” read aloud by bestselling Japanese author Haruki Murakami himself. The reading took place at a Friday night book event called “The Owl Reads in Spring” — a fundraiser for the Waseda International House of Literature library at Murakami’s … Read more
Take a look at Disney Parks’ latest fairytale theme expansion at Tokyo DisneySea in Japan. Set to feature the kingdoms of Frozen and Tangled, plus Peter Pan’s Never Land, Fantasy Springs will open June 6 at the Tokyo Disney Resort. With this week’s announcement for DisneySea’s Fantasy Springs, amusement park enthusiasts can get an in-depth look … Read more
She’s back! Taylor Swift is reflecting on her latest run of Eras Tour dates in Tokyo, Japan, after a two-month hiatus from performing. “Tokyo!!! Those 4 shows at Tokyo Dome were so wonderful,” she captioned an Instagram post on Sunday. “I’d missed you all so much and loved being on stage frolicking around with my … Read more
5:49 PM PT — Taylor’s journey is nearly at an end … ‘cause she just hopped off the plane — though her entourage did her best to hide her. Here’s a snap of the pop star hopping into an SUV … almost completely covered by a light blue umbrella held by one of her team … Read more
Play video content Taylor Swift just wrapped up her fourth and final concert in Tokyo – but she’s now rushing to her biggest show back in The States – the Super Bowl! Check out this video of Taylor taking a bow and waving to her multitude of fans at the Tokyo Dome Saturday night followed … Read more
Zhao Jin cast an appraising glance at Mohammad, who moved his food around on his plate and said, “He won’t be a senator for much longer.” “No,” Zhao Jin answered. “He won’t.” “He’ll be in the White House soon.” “It would seem so.” “He won’t take Lily Bao with him,” added Mohammad. “Would Kennedy have … Read more