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Japanese student writes to Arnold Schwarzenegger for English class, gets...
As an Austrian-born American, Arnie knows what it’s like to step out of your comfort zone when learning English as a second-language. When you’re learning another language, nothing is more satisfying...
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Pikachu and Katy Perry co-star in adorable, uplifting ”Electric” music...
Pop star and Pokémon are here to charge up our emotional batteries. Back at the start of the year, as part of its 25th anniversary celebration the Pokémon franchise teased an upcoming collaboration...
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Can Tokyo hair stylists transform our reporter into Leonardo DiCaprio?【Photos】
Jack Dawson’s beloved Rose joins us for this titanic journey from ordinary to extraordinary. Over half a year has passed since our Japanese-language reporter Seiji Nakazawa had a haircut. The last...
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Feud with boy band talent agency might spell the end of Sega’s Judgement...
Lost Judgement could be the last Judgement if Sega can’t work out a compromise with with Takuya Kimura’s agency. The lead character of video game developer Sega’s Judgement had some big shoes to fill....
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Pickax-wielding yakuza member ambushes movie star Beat Takeshi in Tokyo
Famous director’s real life suddenly turns into what could be a scene from one of his organized crime movies. Beat Takeshi is one of the most widely respected figures in Japanese show business....
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New voice of Super Mario for CG movie is Chris Pratt, Donkey Kong also will...
Pratt and a collection of comedy icons star in Nintendo’s return to movie screens. Nintendo and Illumination Entertainment have kept a pretty tight lid on the production of their upcoming Super Mario...
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Is Ariana Grande “Asian Fishing”? Japanese netizens weigh in on the drama
What do people in Japan think of the star’s controversial new look? After mistakenly getting “Japanese BBQ grill” instead of “7 Rings” tattooed on her hand in kanji two years ago, American singer and...
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Former SMAP member Shingo Katori announces marriage to woman he’s been dating...
The relationship hasn’t exactly been a secret, but it came as a surprise anyway. A lot of hearts were broken when superstar Japanese boyband SMAP broke up. Though it’s been five years and the members...
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Liev Schreiber’s son deemed “too beautiful” in Japan
Many are likening his look to Studio Ghibli’s Howl from Howl’s Moving Castle. Back in 2016, Donald Trump’s son Barron went viral in Japan, where he was dubbed a bishonen (“beautiful boy”) idol. Now,...
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Live action Attack on Titan actress Satomi Ishihara confirms pregnancy, due...
The star announced the happy news through her agency this month. Satomi Ishihara is the stage name of actress Kuniko Ishigami. Born in 1986, she’s been in many high-profile shows and movies since her...
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Milla Jovovich’s daughter charms Japan with video of her speaking excellent...
Ever Anderson made video to show her love and respect for Japanese culture. Ever Anderson is the daughter of actress Milla Jovovich and director Paul W. S. Anderson. Following in her mother’s...
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Tom Cruise arrives in Japan, talks with horse girls【Video】
Uma Musume anime’s Top Gun interviews Top Gun star. This week, Tom Cruise arrived in Japan, making his first visit to the country in four years. While most Hollywood blockbusters don’t come out in...
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Tom Cruise makes our reporter swoon at Top Gun: Maverick premiere in Japan
Maverick comes to town, complete with fireworks and hand hearts. Top Gun: Maverick is finally in cinemas around Japan today, 36 years after the original Top Gun left audiences swooning for Maverick,...
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Naomi Watanabe’s New York food budget leaves TV co-stars and netizens stunned
People were shocked to learn that eating out in the Big Apple comes with a big bill at the end of your meal. Beloved Japanese comedian Naomi Watanabe made headlines when she announced that she was...
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Ed Sheeran (and his friend Squirtle) welcome fans to the Pokémon World...
Pikachu shows up in a special outfit and London gets its own Pokémon species representative too. As with many large-scale entertainment events and international competitions, the Pokémon World...
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Last Samurai star Ken Watanabe cooks with daughter Anne in viral YouTube video
Once-strained relationship looks very different now, as Anne starts a new life overseas. Japanese actor Ken Watanabe is a well-known face to global audiences, having starred in a number of Hollywood...
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Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan visits Naruto anime studio, gets...
Actor/director visits Japan as part of promotion for Creed III’s Japanese release and its special anime short. Japan often only gets Hollywood movies months after their overseas release, and that’s...
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We asked a Japanese hairdresser to turn five of us into David Beckham: Part Two
In which The SoraNews24 Beckham Boys take on Tokyo. Last week, we told you the start of our boss Yoshio’s journey to become David Beckham, and four more editors took on the challenge as well. We...
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American comedian Jimy Kimmel was blown away by Japan’s bathrooms【Video】
“It’s like the whole country is Disneyland, and we’re living at Six Flags.” Japan regularly sees a surge in inbound foreign travelers in spring, with many hoping to time their trip to coincide with...
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