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Hanabie¡¯s ¡°Harajuku-core¡± style combines the guttural screams of metalcore and the colorful and playful aesthetics of Tokyo¡¯s youth culture.
CULTURE / Music
Jan 23, 2026
Hanabie makes metalcore cute and chaotic
Hanabie¡¯s ¡°Harajuku-core¡± sound proves that metal doesn¡¯t have to fit one mold.
After working as a sitcom writer, Sheng Wang rose to prominence as a stand-up with his first hour-long Netflix special ¡°Sweet and Juicy¡± in 2022.
CULTURE / Stage
Jan 10, 2026
Sheng Wang is very good at noticing things
The Taiwanese American comedian sits down with The Japan Times to discuss his style, themes and his upcoming show in Tokyo.
Mari Yamamoto (left) stars alongside Brendan Fraser in ¡°Rental Family,¡± a film about services that provide stand-in friends and family for hire.
CULTURE / Film
Nov 21, 2025
¡®Rental Family¡¯ brings real-world insight to modern loneliness
Actor Mari Yamamoto drew on her journalist¡¯s eye to bring authenticity to her role in a film about hired stand-in friends and family.
Liam Gallagher commanded the stage with effortless charisma during Oasis' Tokyo Dome set on Saturday.
CULTURE / Music
Oct 30, 2025
Oasis returns to Japan after 16 years ¡ª and fans can still sing every word
The British rockers¡¯ Tokyo Dome set included such favorites as ¡°Wonderwall,¡± ¡°Live Forever¡± and ¡°Champagne Supernova.¡±
South Korean singer Chanyeol made his Japanese-language solo debut with the EP ¡°Hibi,¡± which features six tracks inspired by his love of Japanese music.
CULTURE / Music
Oct 23, 2025
K-pop idol Chanyeol does J-pop his own way on ¡®Hibi¡¯
The South Korean singer explores his creative growth on a Japanese-language EP inspired by a desire to put his own spin on J-pop.
After earning her stripes in the Japanese indie wrestling circuit, Iyo Sky made the decision to move to the United States in pursuit of new challenges ¡ª a risk that paid off for her career.
CULTURE / Stage
Oct 10, 2025
Iyo Sky takes flight: How the ¡®Genius of the Sky¡¯ turned risk into art and fear into fun
After three memorable shows in 2024, WWE returns to Japan for back-to-back nights at Tokyo¡¯s Ryogoku Kokugikan this month.
Naoya Inoue works out in Los Angeles in April. Inoue will put his undisputed super bantamweight crown on the line against Ramon Cardenas in Las Vegas on May 4.
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
May 2, 2025
¡®The Monster¡¯ Naoya Inoue returns to U.S. to defend undisputed title
The pound-for-pound superstar remains undefeated with 29 wins ¡ª a staggering 26 coming by way of knockout.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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