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4th Hallyu Wave Washes over Japan’s Fashion, Cosmetics
Despite some lingering diplomatic animosity between Japan and South Korea, last year saw South Korea...
February 12, 2021
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Expectations Run High for ‘Zenkaiger’ in Tokusatsu Anniversary Year in Japan
The year 2021 is an anniversary year for superheroes of Japan’s major tokusatsu sci-fi action drama ...
January 15, 2021
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Virtual ‘Tokusatsu’ Concert in Tokyo Wraps up Strange Year
The last event I organized for this year was “Tokuuta Matsuri Online 2” at the end of November. I us...
December 18, 2020
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Cinema Box Office Revenue for 2020 at Record Low
The box office revenue of films released at the nation’s cinemas this year is set to hit a record lo...
December 15, 2020
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