Brick-and-mortar record stores in Japan shut down for the foreseeable future after the country declared state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic last week, resulting in a considerable drop in the share of physical points -- single sales and look-ups -- on Billboard Japan's tallies.
Japan’s Toei Closes Tokyo Studio After Coronavirus Infection
31.03.2020 - 14:19 / variety.com
Toei closed its Tokyo studio Tuesday after actor Reo Komiya was diagnosed with the coronavirus.
The star of the “Mashin Sentai Kiramager,” a sci-fi/action show broadcast on the TV Asahi network, seventeen-year-old Komiya tested positive for the virus while shooting new episodes at the studio. His condition is not known at the present time.
A fashion model, and a member of the pop group Zero Planet, Komiya was cast as the star of the show, playing the leader of a band of five super-powered
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hollywoodreporter.com
14.04.2020 / 18:11
Netflix's 'Terrace House' Halts Production as Coronavirus Lockdowns Finally Come to Japan
Netflix's hit reality series Terrace House is halting production of its current season in Japan in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. "We are suspending production of Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020, giving top priority to the health and safety of our cast and staff," the show tweeted Monday from its official Twitter account.
nme.com
08.04.2020 / 15:41
BABYMETAL announce ‘Stay Home, Stay Metal’ virtual gigs: “Let’s mosh’sh at home!”
The virtual gigs will take place later this week
hollywoodreporter.com
07.04.2020 / 17:57
Japan Declares State of Emergency, Ramping up Coronavirus Battle
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a month-long state of emergency Tuesday for Tokyo and six other prefectures to ramp up defenses against the spread of the coronavirus as the number of infections surges. But the move came in the form of a stay-at-home request — not an order — and violators will not be penalized.
variety.com
06.04.2020 / 17:03
Japan Poised to Announce State of Emergency, Cinemas Expected To Close
Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe says he is ready to declare a state of emergency from as early as Tuesday, as part of a growing response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. The declaration would affect Tokyo, second city Osaka and five other densely populated prefectures.
nme.com
01.04.2020 / 19:25
Here’s every Studi Ghibli film coming to Netflix this month
And there's a watch party coming up next week to celebrate
variety.com
01.04.2020 / 11:29
Coronavirus Causes 85% Crash in Asia Box Office
Theatrical box office in the Asia-Pacific region tumbled a massive 85% in the first two months of the year. The coronavirus caused cinema closures, audience hesitation, and a halving of the number of film releases.
foxnews.com
31.03.2020 / 05:57
Ken Shimura, popular comedian in Japan, dead at 70 after contracting coronavirus
Ken Shimura, a popular comedian in Japan, has died after contracting the coronavirus, becoming the country's first known celebrity victim of the disease. He was 70.
usmagazine.com
31.03.2020 / 02:45
‘Bachelor: Summer Games’ Canceled By ABC After Olympics Postponed Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
No summer romance! The Bachelor: Summer Games has been canceled by ABC, Us Weekly can confirm.
eonline.com
30.03.2020 / 17:58
Tokyo Summer Olympics Gets 2021 Dates After Coronavirus Postpones Games
The new dates for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo have just been revealed. After getting postponed due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the Games have been rescheduled to open on July 23, 2021 and close on August 8, 2021.
nypost.com
30.03.2020 / 17:37
Ken Shimura, ‘Japan’s Robin Williams,’ dies from coronavirus at 70
Beloved Japanese comedian Ken Shimura has passed away a week after contracting the coronavirus. He was 70.
tvguide.com
30.03.2020 / 15:45
New Dates Announced for 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics After Coronavirus Delay
Update 3/30/20: We know now when the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics will take place, after the event was delayed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. On Monday, the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, the government of Japan, and affiliated organizations announced that the Summer Games will take place from July 23, 2021, until August 8, 2021. The Paralympic Games will follow from August 24, 2021, until September 5, 2021.
