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TOMY Company’s “TOMICA” to Collaborate for First Time with “DRAGON BALL,” Celebrating Megahit Comic’s 40th Anniversary

By Mayesha Taher

   TOKYO, Dec. 16, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — – “Son Goku’s Kintoun” and “Bulma’s Capsule No. 9 Motorcycle” to Be Launched in Japan and Asia in Spring 2025 – TOMY Company, Ltd., based in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, will launch the “Dream TOMICA TOMICA x DRAGON BALL” series in 2025 in the first collaboration between “TOMICA” … Continued

Spectacular Ice Show Experience in Fukuoka: BIS F25 Presents “The World of Anime”

By Michelle Lauifata

FUKUOKA, Japan, Nov. 28, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — Fukuoka Sports Foundation announced that BIS F25 x “The World of Anime” will be held in Fukuoka on January 25-26, 2025, to express the worldview of Japan’s world-class anime on ice. Image1: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108462/202411129781/_prw_PI1fl_08OH30sn.jpg Introducing BIS F25: A New Era of Ice Shows The BIS F25 ice show … Continued

Avex Pictures Announced “SEVENTEEN ‘RIGHT HERE’ WORLD TOUR IN JAPAN: LIVE VIEWING” Broadcast from Osaka, Japan — Worldwide Cinema Event on Dec. 14, and Tickets on Sale Now

By Katrina Sammut

TOKYO, Nov. 26, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — Avex Pictures Inc. announced the concert of K-pop icon SEVENTEEN’s world tour “SEVENTEEN ‘RIGHT HERE’ WORLD TOUR IN JAPAN” held at the Kyocera Dome Osaka will be broadcast live in cinemas worldwide on Saturday, December 14, 2024 (JST). Live viewing tickets can be purchased here: https://api-liveviewing.com/svtrighthere Image: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108479/202411210369/_prw_PI1fl_AVSu7684.jpg … Continued

World-renowned Choreographer Damien Jalet and Sculptor Kohei Nawa’s Latest Collaboration “Mirage (transitory)” Organized by Zero-Ten to Premiere in Fukuoka ahead of Int’l Tour

By Michelle Lauifata

Performance Art Exploring Essence of Life and World through Ephemeral and Shape-changing Materials; Show to Be Held at Immersive Theater THEATER 010 from September 27, 2024- Zero-Ten Inc., headquartered in Fukuoka City, a company that designs, develops and provides comprehensive production services for videos, events, websites, and more, presents “Mirage (transitory),” a new art performance … Continued

Tokyo Festival Executive Committee Offers Special Tours for Visitors to Enjoy Leading Japanese Contemporary Theater

By Michelle Lauifata

The Tokyo Festival Executive Committee has announced that it will offer overseas visitors the following special tours in September. The tours are designed to promote the appeal of contemporary performing arts and the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre — one of Japan’s leading theaters — abroad. *Advance booking is required for all tours. https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M105782/202407193833/_prw_PI1fl_ENSOV666.jpg (for PC) https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M105782/202407193833/_prw_PI2fl_743NjqD5.jpg … Continued

Fukuoka City Announces Fukuoka Prize 2024 Laureates

By David Darius

FUKUOKA, Japan, May 28, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — – Grand Prize Awarded to MANABE Daito, Japanese Artist – Fukuoka City’s Secretariat of Fukuoka Prize Committee on May 27 announced laureates for the Fukuoka Prize 2024 designed to honor those who have made outstanding achievements in the fields of Asian studies and arts and culture. The … Continued

CCC Art Lab to Exhibit at “ART OnO 2024” in Seoul

By David Darius

TOKYO, Apr. 12, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — CCC Art Lab, a division of Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd., is proud to announce its inaugural participation in the “ART OnO 2024” art fair, to be held April 19-21 in Seoul, South Korea, with an exclusive booth by TSUTAYA BOOKS. ART OnO 2024:https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108156/202404099193/_prw_PI1fl_m8Nd75Y4.jpg TSUTAYA BOOKS:https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108156/202404099193/_prw_PI2fl_bAarrBSh.jpg OverviewSeoul has … Continued

“MANGA Plus Universe” Released by Shueisha, alu: Manga Community for Discussing “MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA” Works with Worldwide Fans through AI Translation

By David Darius

TOKYO, Apr. 12, 2024 /Kyodo JBN/ — Shueisha Inc. and alu Inc., both headquartered in Tokyo, released on April 12 “MANGA Plus Universe” (hereinafter “MPU”), a global manga community platform for exchanging opinions with worldwide fans through AI translation regarding manga comic works listed on “MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA,” a free online manga content delivery … Continued

Yamato Transport to Launch Quick Small-parcel Ocean Freight Forwarding Service for Cross-border EC Operators

By asianet

– Systematized Import Customs Clearance and Bonded Operations Enable Delivery from South Korea in Minimum 4 Days and from China in Minimum 5 Days – Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Yamato Transport") will begin offering a small-parcel ocean freight forwarding service to Japan for cross-border EC businesses on January 11, 2024. The delivery of products … Continued