The World Cosplay Summit (WCS) in Nagoya is celebrated as the largest global cosplay gathering, drawing over 250,000 attendees. Yamanaka Okura, a skilled cosplayer, garnered attention for her detailed portrayal…
Yokohama's South Ward by-election on February 9 is a crucial political contest, marking a battle for dominance between opposition parties. The election features strong candidates from the Constitutional Democratic Party,…
The 2023 Yanase Takashi Cultural Award celebrates the creativity of leaf-cutting artist Lito. Inspired by the renowned creator of "Anpanman," the award highlights exceptional children's literature and artistic work. Lito…
In a year marked by triumph, the renowned Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto revealed that the kanji character representing 2023 is "gold." This announcement coincides with Japan's extraordinary performance at the…