Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the story of a secret war between humans and demons set during the Taisho Period (1912–1926), was the most popular anime on Japanese TV in 2023, with its last season finale amassing nearly 23 million views. That was also the season jam-packed with references to Japanese culture, like the country’s […] The post How Kagura Dance Influenced the Story of Demon Slayer appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

As we emerge from a powerful eclipse season, it’s time to take all that Mercury taught us during its retrograde and carry it with us into the new month. May promises to be a month of liberation, bringing a desire to explore and ample chances for personal growth.  We’ll be having a passionate start to […] The post Your May 2024 Horoscope appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

The theme for this week’s entertainment roundup is surprising synergy. First, Uniqlo showcases yet again why they are the masters of collaborations with this brand new Final Fantasy x UT Collection drop. One-Punch Man inches closer to its Hollywood live action debut in this big update. And finally, Keanu Reeves embodies his inner edgelord as […] The post One-Punch Man Live Action & Shadow the Hedgehog Voice Actor Revealed | Entertainment Roundup appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

In early April, the hit manga Captain Tsubasa officially ended after 43 years. Its creator, Yoichi Takahashi, announced that he will still produce rough storyboards starring the titular soccer prodigy, but the comic, as a whole, is over. As of this writing, the world isn’t exactly Tsubasa-less, as the second season of the 2018 anime […] The post 5 Soccer Anime to Fill the Void Left by Captain Tsubasa appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

Small cats, dogs and even pigeons are allowed on bullet trains in Japan, but snakes are where Central Japan Rail draws the line. On Tuesday evening, however, a 40-centimeter serpent managed to find its way on to a Shinkansen bound for Osaka. A passenger discovered the snake loitering on the train between Tokyo and Nagoya. […] The post Snake on a Shinkansen Delays Service by 17 Minutes appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

Occupying the southern tip of Kyushu, Kagoshima Prefecture is a region that offers glimpses of Japan you would be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. From horses roaming free across sprawling meadows to one of the most active volcanoes in the country, which has been responsible for shaping much of the landscape, Kagoshima provides a dream […] The post An Adventurer’s Guide to Kagoshima appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

With a history of over 2,000 years, Aso Shrine has long been considered one of the most prestigious shrines in Kyushu. Since ancient times, the shrine has been fused with the volcano worship that deifies the crater of Mount Aso, and has for centuries been revered as the main shrine of Higo Province (now known […] The post The Heart of Aso, Restored: Inside the Rebuilding of Aso Shrine appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

In the May edition of the monthly Bungeishunju magazine. Toshiro Kojima, a former aide to Yuriko Koike, claimed that Tokyo’s first female governor drafted a fake graduation document from Cairo University. Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan (FCCJ) on Wednesday afternoon, he reiterated that accusation. Former Aide Claims Koike Lied About University Degree “Throughout […] The post Tokyo Governor Koike Accused of Lying About University Degree appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

“CYCLETHON 3 IS COMING,” reads Connor Colquhoun’s March 17 post on X. Attached to it is a 37-second clip, shot and edited in his trademark YouTuber style, highlighting all of the activities and guests planned for the trip. With over 905,000 views at the time of writing, it was both a reminder and a battle […] The post CDawgVA Raises Over $1 Million for Charity During Cyclethon 3 appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

Anime is one of Japan’s prized modern cultural treasures, and despite its political stance on LGBTQ+ rights, Japan has a number of fantastic queer anime in its repertoire. Among the array of gay anime, here are our top picks of must-see series to add to your watch list. Given Run, don’t walk to your nearest […] The post 7 Must-See Gay Anime appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more