“Emperor of Anime Songs” Ichiro Mizuki passes away from lung cancer
Japanese singer, lyricist, composer, voice actor, and actor Ichiro Mizuki 水木一郎, known as the “Emperor of Anime Songs,” passed away on December 6th, 2022, at…
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Viral manga depicts woman unexpectedly “reunited” with a lost loved one
As Japan celebrates the Obon festival (Aug. 13th to 15th) this year, when the spirits of ancestors are believed to visit the family home, many…
World-renowned Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake passes away
Today, on August 9th, 2022, news emerged that fashion designer Issey Miyake had passed away on August 5th, 2022. He was 84 years old. Miyake…
Kiyoshi Kobayashi, original voice actor for Lupin III’s Daisuke Jigen, passes away
Veteran voice actor 小林清志 Kiyoshi Kobayashi, known for his role as marksman 次元大介 Daisuke Jigen in the anime series based on Monkey Punch’s Lupin III…
Yu-Gi-Oh! creator Kazuki Takahashi found dead off Okinawan coast
On July 7th, 2022, manga artist 高橋和希 Kazuki Takahashi, creator of the popular manga 遊☆戯☆王 Yu-Gi-Oh! was found dead. He was 60 years old. According…
Nakayoshi magazine issues heartfelt statement on untimely passing of Tokyo Mew Mew’s Mia ikumi
On March 14th, 2022, it was revealed that manga artist 征海美亜 Mia Ikumi, famous for Tokyo Mew Mew (co-created with Reika Yoshida), had passed away….
Mini urn helps family members remember and commemorate the deceased anytime, anywhere
Japanese graveyards and graveyards are a little different from what most Westerners know. In contrast to the majority of Western countries, Japan usually cremates family…
The Ancient Japanese Art of Death Poems is Incredibly Spiritual and Inspiring
In Japan, there is a traditional poem known as 辞世, jisei, or death poem. With origins in Zen Buddhism, such poems are written by authors,…
Extreme Isolation in Japan: Hikikomori Shut-Ins and Kodokushi Solitary Deaths
Japan is a group-oriented society where harmony and consensus are vital. Despite an emphasis on the group, the number of residents suffering from extreme isolation…
Rest in Peace Grape, The Penguin Who Loved a Cardboard Anime Cutout
We’re sad to report that Grape, the Humboldt penguin at Tobu Zoo who became famous for his infatuation with a carboard cutout of Hululu, an…