TOKYO/CHIBA – Johnny Depp’s return to Japan this year unfolded like a three-act performance: the private artist revealing his most personal work, the performer reviving one of cinema’s most beloved characters, and the filmmaker presenting his latest creative venture.

CHIBA – Hollywood stars returned the love to fans at Tokyo Comic Con 2025, held Dec. 6 to 8 at Makuhari Messe, expressing gratitude for the enthusiastic reception that has made the event a staple of Japan’s pop culture calendar.

TOKYO – Park Hyatt Tokyo officially reopened on Dec. 9 following a 19-month restoration, marking the most extensive renewal in its 30-year history. The reopening underscores the enduring legacy of Asia’s first Park Hyatt hotel, which has shaped global perceptions of Tokyo’s luxury hospitality since opening in 1994 and

TOKYO – Philippine bet Myrna Esguerra finished fourth runner-up at the Miss International Beauty Pageant 2025 held at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya on Nov. 27.