Britney Spears’ new single Mood Ring is a recycled Japan-only bonus track from her 2016 album Glory.
Japan’s Movie Theaters Begin Cautious Reopening
13.05.2020 - 08:34 / variety.com
By Mark Schilling
Japan Correspondent
Japan’s film exhibition business, which shut down in mid-April in response to the government’s state of emergency declaration, has begun slowly reopening. Japan is the world’s third largest cinema box office market behind North America and China.
On May 11 the government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced that it was arranging to lift the state of emergency for the 34 prefectures least affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The remaining 13, including
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billboard.com
29.05.2020 / 00:09
Japan's Dos Monos Features Taiwan's Digital Minister Audrey Tang in 'Civil Rap Song': Watch Video
Japanese hip-hop trio Dos Monos dropped a new single called "Civil Rap Song," featuring a recording of an interview by Taiwan's digital minister Audrey Tang (Tang Feng) on Tuesday (May 26).The track incorporates select quotes from Tang's in-depth interview in March, in which she spoke with Kei Wakabayashi of Black Swan Publishing.
ok.co.uk
28.05.2020 / 20:01
Who is Lisa Snowdon’s fiancé George Smart? After This Morning host had to cancel wedding in Japan
This Morning presenter and radio host Lisa Snowdon has been engaged to boyfriend George Smart since 2017. Lisa, who also enjoyed romances with George Clooney and David Walliams, announced their plans to wed.The 48 year old – who starred in the 2016 series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! – described her future husband as her "best friend".
hollywoodreporter.com
28.05.2020 / 19:19
Disney+ Sets Japan Launch Date
Disney+ is set for a June 11 debut in Japan, The Walt Disney Co. said Thursday.
celebrityinsider.org
28.05.2020 / 14:09
Kendall Jenner Covers Vogue Japan For July 2020
Kendall Jenner covers Vogue Japan for July 2020 and as is the custom now, she posed for multiple covers. Photographer Giampaolo Sgura shot Kendall for the cover and editorial while makeup artist Helene Vasnier did Kendall’s face.
abcnews.go.com
28.05.2020 / 12:15
Japan police arrest man in Kyoto anime arson that killed 36
TOKYO -- Japanese police on Wednesday arrested a suspect in the deadly arson at a Kyoto anime studio last year after he recovered enough from his own severe burns to respond to the police investigation.
variety.com
28.05.2020 / 08:29
Disney Plus To Launch in Japan in June
By Patrick Frater
billboard.com
27.05.2020 / 22:21
Rising J-Pop Duo YOASOBI Tops Japan Hot 100 With Third-Highest Video Views in Chart History
YOASOBI's "Yoru ni kakeru" takes the top spot on the latest Billboard Japan Hot 100, marking the first No. 1 for the rising duo. The group with roots in the J-pop internet scene quickly rose through the ranks since its debut on the tally 10 weeks ago, and coverage on terrestrial TV programs during the chart week provided the extra boost it needed to reach No. 1.
variety.com
27.05.2020 / 07:03
Japan to Expand Cyberbullying Laws Following Hana Kimura’s Death
By Patrick Frater
lifestyle.com.au
27.05.2020 / 05:49
Japan will pay for part of your post-Covid-19 holiday so start planning your trip!
As lockdown restrictions begin to ease around the world, the Japanese government is putting together a plan to subsidise a portion of tourists’ travel expenses.
tvguide.com
26.05.2020 / 21:27
HBO Max: All the Shows and Movies Available on Launch Day
HBO Max is coming in hot with a ton of new content, many new titles of which will be available at launch. The WarnerMedia streaming service will boast HBO's entire premium original content slate, along with other TV favorites like The Big Bang Theory, Friends, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, along with 20 films from Japan's iconic Studio Ghibli house.
msn.com
24.05.2020 / 12:09
Sudden death of popular Terrace House star shocks Japan, fans
TOKYO (Reuters) - The sudden death of Hana Kimura, a 22-year-old professional wrestler and a cast member in the popular Netflix reality show "Terrace House" shocked fans and raised concerns over cyber-bullying after reports she was harassed on social media.
billboard.com
22.05.2020 / 21:53
Japan's Motohiro Hata Shares Home Video of 'Love Letter' With Remote Band: Watch
J-pop singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata shared a video of his at-home performance of "Love Letter" from his latest studio album, Copernicus, created remotely with his touring band members.
billboard.com
22.05.2020 / 21:43
Japan's Motohiro Hata Shares Home Video of 'Love Letter' With Remote Band: Watch
J-pop singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata shared a video of his at-home performance of "Love Letter" from his latest studio album, Copernicus, created remotely with his touring band members.The "Raspberry Lover" artist had a tour promoting the album set for March through May, but the entire trek had to be indefinitely postponed due to coronavirus.
billboard.com
21.05.2020 / 00:35
J-Pop Newcomer Eito Scores First No. 1, YOASOBI Rises to No. 2 on Japan Hot 100
Rising indie singer-songwriter Eito scored his first No. 1 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 with "Kousui," the TikTok-generated hit that debuted on the tally just four weeks ago.
hollywoodreporter.com
20.05.2020 / 19:09
Japan's Reopened Cinemas to Screen Classics 'Ben-Hur,' 'The Wizard of Oz,' 'Blade Runner'
When cinemas in Japan began preparing to reopenlast week, theater operators were faced with a puzzling question: What to show? Studios and distributors from Hollywood to Tokyo have postponed most major new releases for months in response to the novel coronavirus, aware that box office earnings will be minuscule until social distancing policies can be relaxed on a massive scale. That's forced the smattering of international exhibitors who are resuming business to get creative.
