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Japan Today
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Foreign tourists get a taste of Japanese high school experience
With his black uniform jacket slung rakishly over his shoulders and his feet propped up on a Japanese school desk as he held court with his crew, Jason Wu was taking great satisfaction in being a juvenile delinquent. The 29-year-old New Yorker was participating in a one-day mock school experience at "Kimino High School" for foreign tourists in Japan. It's designed to appeal to anime fans like Wu and his wife as well as those simply curious about cultural differences in education. A tourist from China, wearing a school uniform, practices calligraphy. Image: REUTERS/Manami Yamada At a repurposed school in Chiba Prefecture about 60 km southeast of Tokyo, participants pay about 35,000 yen to dress in classic Japanese school uniforms and attend calligraphy and other lessons. In gym class, they play traditional Japanese sports day group competitions like tug-of-war or throwing bean bags high into a net basket. Like Japanese school children, they also practice earthquake drills, serve lunch and clean the classroom at the end of the day. "This is like the only experience that you can do to have some semblance of the Japanese high school life," said Wu, a software engineer. Amid a tourism boom fueled by an extremely weak yen, repeat visitors to Japan like Wu, who is on his 10th trip here, are looking for more immersive activities. The classroom experience, organized by event planning company Undokai, also dovetails with a government plan to coax more visitors outside of destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto suffering from "overtourism" and into rural areas. Many manga or anime such as supernatural drama "Jujutsu Kaisen" and romantic comedy "Ouran High School Host Club", both of which have aired on Netflix, are set in high schools and for anime fans in particular, getting to experience high school is a peak Japanese experience. "Lots of animes will feature school life being this ideal part of your childhood," said Wu's wife, Parina Kaewkrajang, 27. "It's a type of nostalgia that we wanted to experience for ourselves." Formerly known as Kameyama Middle School, the event's name Kimino is a play on words for "your" high school and the name of the town Kimitsu, known for strawberries and hot springs. The school closed in 2020 due to a lack of students - an increasingly common occurrence as Japan rapidly ages and the number of children declines. Nearly 6,500 schools across the country have closed in the past two decades, according to government data. "If this becomes an example of how to utilize closed schools, or attracts attention as a new way to revitalise the local area, I would definitely like to expand it to other places," said Undokai founder Takaaki Yoneji. © Thomson Reuters 2025.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kamisama Kiss anime returns online with english dub and subtitles
Kamisama Kiss credit: IMDb A magical love story full of gods, yokai, and heartwarming romance is making a big comeback! Kamisama Kiss , the beloved supernatural anime about a girl who suddenly becomes a land god, is returning to screens and it's bringing both laughter and emotion to a brand new generation of fans. First aired in Japan in 2012, this romantic comedy quickly became a favorite for anime lovers around the world. With its fun mix of fantasy, slow-burn romance, and slice-of-life humor, the series continues to charm viewers more than a decade later. Kamisama Kiss dub cast returns credit: IMDb " data-src="/img/120785684/ 120785684 Tia Ballard (Fairy Tail) voices Nanami Momozono, a determined girl who unexpectedly becomes a goddess. J. Michael Tatum (Black Butler, Ouran High School Host Club) voices Tomoe, a powerful and stubborn fox yokai who becomes Nanami's reluctant protector. The anime is available with English dub for easier viewing. Subtitles are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, making the series accessible to fans worldwide. Romantic comedy with magic and heart credit:IMDb Kamisama Kiss tells the story of Nanami, a high school girl who finds herself homeless after her father runs away from his debts. After helping a mysterious man in the park, she's given his home only to discover it's a shrine and she's now a land god. Her life changes completely when she meets Tomoe, a fox spirit who wants nothing to do with her. But after Nanami kisses him to seal a contract, he becomes her familiar. Together, they face gods, spirits, and their growing feelings for each other. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo The anime blends touching moments with magical battles and lighthearted comedy, creating a fantasy romance that keeps fans watching from episode to episode. Where to watch Kamisama Kiss credit:IMDb Both seasons of Kamisama Kiss 25 episodes total are now available online. The anime is produced by TMS Entertainment (Detective Conan, Fruits Basket) and directed by Akitaro Daichi, a veteran known for capturing heartfelt emotions through comedy and fantasy. Based on the manga by Julietta Suzuki, this series helped shape the romantic fantasy anime boom of the 2010s. With its return to modern streaming platforms, there's never been a better time to experience Nanami and Tomoe's timeless story. Start watching today and let this enchanting love story steal your heart all over again.
Malay Mail
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Class in session: Tourists live out their anime dreams in real Japanese school
KIMITSU (Japan), May 1 — With his black uniform jacket slung rakishly over his shoulders and his feet propped up on a Japanese school desk as he held court with his crew, Jason Wu was taking great satisfaction in being a juvenile delinquent. The 29-year-old New Yorker was participating in a one-day mock school experience at 'Kimino High School' for foreign tourists in Japan. It's designed to appeal to anime fans like Wu and his wife as well as those simply curious about cultural differences in education. At a repurposed school about 60 km (37 miles) southeast of Tokyo, participants pay about 35,000 yen (RM1,058)) to dress in classic Japanese school uniforms and attend calligraphy and other lessons. In gym class, they play traditional Japanese sports day group competitions like tug-of-war or throwing bean bags high into a net basket. The repurposed school about 60km southeast of Tokyo. — Reuters pic Like Japanese school children, they also practice earthquake drills, serve lunch and clean the classroom at the end of the day. 'This is like the only experience that you can do to have some semblance of the Japanese high school life,' said Wu, a software engineer. Amid a tourism boom fuelled by an extremely weak yen, repeat visitors to Japan like Wu, who is on his 10th trip here, are looking for more immersive activities. Tourists from abroad take part in a Japanese high school experience in Kimitsu. — Reuters pic The classroom experience, organised by event planning company Undokai, also dovetails with a government plan to coax more visitors outside of destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto suffering from 'overtourism' and into rural areas. Many manga or anime such as supernatural drama 'Jujutsu Kaisen' and romantic comedy 'Ouran High School Host Club', both of which have aired on Netflix, are set in high schools and for anime fans in particular, getting to experience high school is a peak Japanese experience. 'Lots of animes will feature school life being this ideal part of your childhood,' said Wu's wife, Parina Kaewkrajang, 27. 'It's a type of nostalgia that we wanted to experience for ourselves.' Formerly known as Kameyama Middle School, the event's name Kimino is a play on words for 'your' high school and the name of the town Kimitsu, known for strawberries and hot springs. Tourists from abroad put their desks together and have a school lunch. — Reuters pic The school closed in 2020 due to a lack of students — an increasingly common occurrence as Japan rapidly ages and the number of children declines. Nearly 6,500 schools across the country have closed in the past two decades, according to government data. 'If this becomes an example of how to utilise closed schools, or attracts attention as a new way to revitalise the local area, I would definitely like to expand it to other places,' said Undokai founder Takaaki Yoneji. — Reuters
Japan Today
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Foreign tourists get taught Japanese high school experience
Tourists from abroad put their desks together and have a school lunch while taking part in a Japanese high school experience in Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture, on April 23. By Tom Bateman and Rocky Swift With his black uniform jacket slung rakishly over his shoulders and his feet propped up on a Japanese school desk as he held court with his crew, Jason Wu was taking great satisfaction in being a juvenile delinquent. The 29-year-old New Yorker was participating in a one-day mock school experience at "Kimino High School" for foreign tourists in Japan. It's designed to appeal to anime fans like Wu and his wife as well as those simply curious about cultural differences in education. A tourist from China, wearing a school uniform, practices calligraphy. Image: REUTERS/Manami Yamada At a repurposed school in Chiba Prefecture about 60 km southeast of Tokyo, participants pay about 35,000 yen to dress in classic Japanese school uniforms and attend calligraphy and other lessons. In gym class, they play traditional Japanese sports day group competitions like tug-of-war or throwing bean bags high into a net basket. Like Japanese school children, they also practice earthquake drills, serve lunch and clean the classroom at the end of the day. "This is like the only experience that you can do to have some semblance of the Japanese high school life," said Wu, a software engineer. Amid a tourism boom fueled by an extremely weak yen, repeat visitors to Japan like Wu, who is on his 10th trip here, are looking for more immersive activities. The classroom experience, organized by event planning company Undokai, also dovetails with a government plan to coax more visitors outside of destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto suffering from "overtourism" and into rural areas. Many manga or anime such as supernatural drama "Jujutsu Kaisen" and romantic comedy "Ouran High School Host Club", both of which have aired on Netflix, are set in high schools and for anime fans in particular, getting to experience high school is a peak Japanese experience. "Lots of animes will feature school life being this ideal part of your childhood," said Wu's wife, Parina Kaewkrajang, 27. "It's a type of nostalgia that we wanted to experience for ourselves." Formerly known as Kameyama Middle School, the event's name Kimino is a play on words for "your" high school and the name of the town Kimitsu, known for strawberries and hot springs. The school closed in 2020 due to a lack of students - an increasingly common occurrence as Japan rapidly ages and the number of children declines. Nearly 6,500 schools across the country have closed in the past two decades, according to government data. "If this becomes an example of how to utilize closed schools, or attracts attention as a new way to revitalise the local area, I would definitely like to expand it to other places," said Undokai founder Takaaki Yoneji. © Thomson Reuters 2025.
New Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Foreign tourists get a glimpse into Japanese high school culture
WITH his black uniform jacket slung rakishly over his shoulders and his feet propped up on a Japanese school desk as he held court with his crew, Jason Wu was taking great satisfaction in being a juvenile delinquent. The 29-year-old New Yorker was participating in a one-day mock school experience at "Kimino High School" for foreign tourists in Japan. It's designed to appeal to anime fans like Wu and his wife as well as those simply curious about cultural differences in education. At a repurposed school about 60 km (37 miles) southeast of Tokyo, participants pay about 35,000 yen (US$245) to dress in classic Japanese school uniforms and attend calligraphy and other lessons. In gym class, they play traditional Japanese sports day group competitions like tug-of-war or throwing bean bags high into a net basket. Like Japanese school children, they also practice earthquake drills, serve lunch and clean the classroom at the end of the day. "This is like the only experience that you can do to have some semblance of the Japanese high school life," said Wu, a software engineer. Amid a tourism boom fuelled by an extremely weak yen, repeat visitors to Japan like Wu, who is on his 10th trip here, are looking for more immersive activities. The classroom experience, organised by event planning company Undokai, also dovetails with a government plan to coax more visitors outside of destinations like Tokyo and Kyoto suffering from "overtourism" and into rural areas. Many manga or anime such as supernatural drama "Jujutsu Kaisen" and romantic comedy "Ouran High School Host Club", both of which have aired on Netflix, are set in high schools and for anime fans in particular, getting to experience high school is a peak Japanese experience. "Lots of animes will feature school life being this ideal part of your childhood," said Wu's wife, Parina Kaewkrajang, 27. "It's a type of nostalgia that we wanted to experience for ourselves." Formerly known as Kameyama Middle School, the event's name Kimino is a play on words for "your" high school and the name of the town Kimitsu, known for strawberries and hot springs. The school closed in 2020 due to a lack of students - an increasingly common occurrence as Japan rapidly ages and the number of children declines. Nearly 6,500 schools across the country have closed in the past two decades, according to government data. "If this becomes an example of how to utilise closed schools, or attracts attention as a new way to revitalise the local area, I would definitely like to expand it to other places," said Undokai founder Takaaki Yoneji.
