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TOMY Group Subsidiary T-ARTS to Release New Figure Series “PERIHAPI!” in Aug. as 1st Phase of Project to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Gacha (R)’s Introduction to Japan

By asianet

TOKYO, June 12, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — – Project to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of Gacha (R)’s Introduction to Japan Kicked off Feb. 17 “Gacha’s Day” –   T-ARTS Company, Ltd., a subsidiary of TOMY Group, based in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, launched a project on the February 17 “Gacha’s Day” to commemorate the 60th anniversary of … Continued

Fukuoka City Announces Fukuoka Prize 2025 Laureates

By Ananthamayil Nagarajan

FUKUOKA, Japan, May 21, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — -Grand Prize Awarded to TAKARA Kurayoshi, Japanese Historian-   Fukuoka City (Secretariat of Fukuoka Prize Committee) on Wednesday May 21 announced the laureates for the Fukuoka Prize 2025 designed to honor those who have made outstanding achievements in the fields of Asian studies and arts and culture. … Continued

Announcing Zion Shores

By asianet

WASHINGTON, UT, Apr.22, 2025 /ACCESS Newswire-AsiaNet / — A First for Utah: Ride Waves, Live Local, and Discover Adventure-Driven Lifestyle Alaia Development and Desert Lakes LLC are thrilled to announce ZION SHORES – a world class inland surf destination in Washington, Utah. ZION SHORES will be the centerpiece of the Alaia’s Master planned community, formerly known as Stucki Farms. … Continued

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