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New Taiga Dorama: Onna Joshu Naotara

Jan 11, 2017 | Japanese Culture & Entertainment

The 65th NHK Taiga series, Onna Joshu Naotara has started airing since January 8th 2017. Yesterday, it was revealed that the dorama got 16,9% rating (Kanto area) and 17,3% (Kansai area). It’s a little lower than the previous dorama, Sanada Maru, which drew 19,9%...

Young Celebrities Celebrated Seijin No Hi

Jan 11, 2017 | Japanese Culture & Entertainment

The second Monday of January is a Japanese holiday called 成人の日 (read: Seijin no Hi, or Coming of Age Day). It is a celebration to congratulate the young generations of Japan, particularly for those who have reached the age of majority (20 years old). The ceremonies...

Netizen Reacted to Ikimonogakari’s Hiatus

Jan 10, 2017 | Japanese Culture & Entertainment

Popular band Ikimonogakari has announced their indefinite hiatus on January 5th, 2017. This announcement has shocked many of their fans, especially since they just celebrated their 10th years anniversary last year. The members (Kiyoe Yoshioka, Yoshiki Mizuno, and...

Celebrity Diet Story: From Tao Tsuchiya to Gen Hoshino

Jan 9, 2017 | Japanese Culture & Entertainment

Have you ever wonder how the Japanese celebrities maintain their healthy diet? Here are some tricks that might work for you. Tao Tsuchiya The young actress Tao Tsuchiya said that she didn’t really think about her weight, but the most important thing of...

Concerts Info: February 2017

Jan 7, 2017 | Events and Activities, Japanese Culture & Entertainment

2 Julian Lage Cotton Club, Tokyo 3 Chris Botti Blue Note, Tokyo 4 All Night Nippon 50th Anniversary: ALL LIVE NIPPON VOL. 5 Yoyogi National Gymnasium, Tokyo 5 Masayoshi Yamazaki “Yamazaki Mayayoshi One Knight Stand Tour 2016-2017” Rising...

Most Anticipated J-Movies in Early 2017

Jan 5, 2017 | Japanese Culture & Entertainment

Do you have any plan to go to the cinema? Check out some of our Japanese movies recommendation! Shinjuku Swan II Release date: January 21, 2017 Director: Sion Sono Cast: Gou Ayano, Yusuke Iseya, Tadanobu Asano, Alice Hirose, Kippei Shiina, Nobuaki Kaneko Story:...