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‘Look Back’: Japanese director Kore-eda’s manga film charms critics in Venice – RTL Today

A manga film adaptation by acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda has emerged as one of the frontrunners for prizes at the Venice Film Festival this week.

Tokyo, Sept. 9 (Jiji Press)–Japanese manga artist Tetsuya Chiba, best known for his “Ashita no Joe” series, and others have started a crowdfunding campaign to deliver temporary housing to people displaced by a massive earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, in July.

From left: Furi Nanase, Natsuki Deguchi, director Hirokazu Kore-eda, Aju Makita and Rokka Okada pose for photographers at the red carpet for the film ‘Look Back’ during the 83rd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (AP) Short Url: 08 Sep 2026 02:09:55 GMT9 08 Sep 2026 02:09:55…

On the 11th at 6 p.m., Roy Kim will release “Sparkle” through various online music platforms.

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JPEX was founded by four Emiratis, driven by a shared passion for Japanese entertainment and a mission to bring world-class cultural experiences to the UAE. (Supplied) Short Url: 29 Aug 2026 05:08:25 GMT9 29 Aug 2026 05:08:25 GMT9

Armiger Entertainment’s Kickstarter campaign page for itsTenchi Galaxypilot anime announced earlier this week that several of the original Japanese voice cast from the Tenchi Muyo! franchise are reprising their respective roles. The pilot’s Japanese language version was part of the project’s initial stretch goal of US$450,000. 

The popular artist, who was known for her colorful art installations and surreal sculptures, died at a hospital in Tokyo on Aug. 14, the Yayoi Kusama Studio confirmed. “She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration of forever love and eternal soul,” a statement from the studio…

Nairobi’s thriving Japanese pop culture community showed up in full force at Otamatsuri 2026, creating an electric atmosphere as fans welcomed popular Japanese idol Yurapico for her milestone debut performance in Africa.