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Japan university course explores anime as tool for peace
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (248+ words) TOKYO – Keio University in Tokyo launched an “anime peace studies” course this academic year, examining how Japanese anime fosters empathy by connecting people across cultures and generations. About 400 students enrolled in the course, which was supported by U.S. streaming…...
CCOHK premieres Space Fantasy – a musical spectacular on 29 and 30 August 2026 at Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium – Asia News Network
1+ week, 5+ day ago (262+ words) CCOHK premieres Space Fantasy – a musical spectacular on 29 and 30 August 2026 at Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium Asia News Network 29 AUG 2026 (SAT) 3:00pm & 7:30pm HONG KONG SAR – – 12 August 2026 – Space Fantasy – an outer space musical spectacular for all the family – premieres in Hong Kong…...
Tributes pour in at passing of much-loved Japanese master mystery novelist Keigo Higashino – Asia News Network
3+ week, 6+ day ago (166+ words) His 106th book (excluding coauthored works), titled “Eien no Kioku” (Eternal memory), the latest installment in the Detective Galileo series, is scheduled to be published on Aug. 5. “He had star quality,” said fellow author Bin Konno, 70, who succeeded Higashino as president…...
“Japan Creator Support Fund Progress Report Meeting” highlights international success of Japan’s next generation of creators and artists
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (497+ words) "Japan Creator Support Fund Progress Report Meeting" highlights international success of Japan’s next generation of creators and artists To date, projects supported by the Fund have been implemented across 23 countries and regions, generating new forms of international collaboration within the…...
Japan to train 1,000 specialists annually to create live-action content for export
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (304+ words) View all posts by The Yomiuri Shimbun → TOKYO – Broadcasters and streaming service providers will work together to train 1,000 specialists annually who will engage in the production of Japanese live-action content, such as dramas and variety shows, for overseas distribution, according…...
‘Ichi the Witch’ manga writer, illustrator talk about working together, creating world of 1st ‘male witch’
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (962+ words) View all posts by Yayoi Kawatoko → TOKYO – After obtaining magical powers, a boy becomes the first “male witch” in the manga “Madan no Ichi” (“Ichi the Witch”), which has been serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump since 2024. The manga, published by…...
Exhibition featuring Yoshiharu Tsuge’s manga world underway in Tokyo, draws crowds
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (266+ words) The exhibition, titled “Places Mangaka Yoshiharu Tsuge Has Been,” displays reproductions of original artwork by Mr Tsuge depicting places he has lived or visited, along with related materials, all organised by theme. View all posts by Futoshi Mori → TOKYO – An…...
Estimated print sales in Japan fall below ¥1 trillion for 1st time in 50 years; decline from 1996 peak continues
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (298+ words) View all posts by The Yomiuri Shimbun → TOKYO – Paper book and magazine sales in 2025 declined by 4.1% from the previous year to reach an estimated ¥964.7 billion, the Research Institute for Publications announced Monday, marking the first time in 50 years that the…...