JAPAN TIMES
 
What was once thought limited to the realm of animation is set to become reality in Yokohama this fall when an 18-meter mobile Gundam robot steps into action.
Fans of the iconic anime series will be able to get an up-close look at the 25-ton machine at Gundam Factory Yokohama, a 9,0...

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ARAMA JAPAN
 
Johnny’s group Sexy Zone are the latest cover boys for anan magazine. The issue will revolve around the “common sense of a diet”, perfect topic for both the new year and decade.
It will focus on effective training methods to help tone your body, along with easy healthy recipes. The ...

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WIO NEWS
 
The iconic animated movies of Ghibli world will be available on Netflix from February 1. This would be a surprise for Ghibli fan who arent able to see their beloved characters around the world. 
Netflix had announced this over its twitter handle, wrote,'' From February 2020, 21 films f...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan and the United States on Friday lauded the decades-old security treaty that is the bedrock of their alliance, but which U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized as “unfair” and imbalanced.
The comments from the two countries’ top diplomatic officials mar...

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SCIENCE ALERT
 
Japan has confirmed a case of a mystery virus that first emerged in China and is from the same family as the deadly SARS pathogen, authorities said Thursday.
It appears to be only the second time the novel coronavirus has been detected outside China, after the World Health Organiz...

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BBC
 
Japan's Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has said he plans to take paternity leave - a rare decision that is making headlines in the country.
Mr Koizumi said he would take two weeks off in the first month of his child's life. The baby is due later this month.
It will be the first time ...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Many local governments remain undecided on whether coming-of-age ceremonies should continue to be held for people aged 20 after the legal adult age is lowered to 18 in April 2022 following a revision to the Civil Code.
Many municipal governments hold coming-o...

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THE VERGE
 
Starting in Osaka, Japan and opening later in the US and Singapore
Super Nintendo Land, the Mario-themed expansion to Universal Studios, is shaping up to be one of the most interesting and tech-infused theme park attractions to date.
The park, launching ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic...

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BBC NEWS
 
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa is looking for a female "life partner" to accompany him on Space X's maiden tourist voyage to the Moon.
The fashion mogul, 44, is set to be the first civilian passenger to fly around the moon on the Starship rocket.
Planned for 2023, the mission will...

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AP NEWS
 
TOKYO (AP) — Japan is celebrating Coming of Age Day, a centuries-old tradition and national holiday to honor those who have turned 20 over the past year.
Held annually on the second Monday of January, Coming of Age Day is a special time for these young adults.
Most of the men dress mode...

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