and the developers haven't forgotten the milestone Much has changed since the series' debut in 2005 so it's only natural that racing sim enthusiasts would be craving some nostalgic moments -- and the developers have the answer the iconic Fujimi Kaido track will become available in Forza Motorsport the current series entry on PC and Xbox Series X|S The developers have called this their "biggest track project ever," and the numbers back that up Fujimi Kaido is a 10.24-mile circuit players can race in the regular direction as well as in reverse featuring 144 extreme turns and a 2,711-foot summit lakes and vegetation provide a scenic backdrop for the winding road "Our goal is to recapture the magic of drifting with your friends on the massive stretches of serpentine Japanese mountain roads at Fujimi Kaido and we can't wait for you to slide sideways once again as we now work to refine and polish this Forza original track for integration into the game this May," the developers stated The 20th anniversary of the series will be celebrated with more than just the addition of a single track but the studio behind the game didn't want to reveal its full slate of surprises just yet "There are also some highly requested cars coming to the game special events in both Career and Featured Multiplayer Today, as part of Forza Motorsport’s 20th Anniversary, developer Turn 10 dropped a preview of a coming fan-favourite track today: Fujimi Kaido A drive on the mountainside comes back to life in the company’s latest simucade title even if fans will have to wait til the May 2025 update for the game Have a gander below for more details on the Fujimi Kaido track ‘Forza Motorsport’ is available on PC via Steam/Microsoft Store and Xbox Series consoles And a small reminder that Forza Motorsport 4 rules It’s almost 20 years since the release of the first Forza Motorsport game This moment was the beginning of a multi-decade journey to turn car lovers into gamers one that would eventually lead us to the vibrant community we have today – a community driven by car passion Over the years that followed our debut game in 2005 we continued exploring our vision of creating innovative and immersive automotive experiences with the release of Forza Motorsport 2 Forza Motorsport on Xbox Series X|S and PC With less than two months until the 20th anniversary today we are excited to share with you a preview of the content that will be available in Forza Motorsport as part of our May update which includes the eagerly awaited return of a track considered truly legendary in the Forza community Since the release of Forza Motorsport in October 2023 our team has been fully recreating Fujimi Kaido to modern standards in our biggest track project ever Race and drift on the Full Circuit or Full Circuit Reverse that stretches 10.24 miles (16.5 km) in length featuring 144 extreme turns and a 2,711-foot (826 meters) summit Our goal is to recapture the magic of drifting with your friends on the massive stretches of serpentine Japanese mountain roads at Fujimi Kaido and we can’t wait for you to slide sideways once again as we now work to refine and polish this Forza original track for integration into the game this May Fujimi Kaido is only the start of our upcoming anniversary content in Forza Motorsport There are also some highly requested cars coming to the game Business Enquiries:     [email protected] Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive Older fans of the Forza franchise will recognize Fujimi Kaido get ready for one of the coolest long-distance tracks in the entirety of digital racing We'll find out in May when the track goes live for Forza Motorsport players The last time we saw Fujimi Kaido was in Forza Motorsport 4—14 years and two Xbox consoles ago it was a fictional 10.2-mile closed-loop track with over 100 curves winding through the forested Japanese mountains near Mt If it sounds like the ultimate touge adventure and FM4's physics were simcade enough to make even occasional racers feel like the DK According to Forza's website the updated track stretches 10.24 miles and incorporates 144 curves Simdrivers will climb and descend a 2,711-foot summit during which you'll experience just a few short straightaways amid the twisties This course is decidedly aimed at drifting And judging by the sole teaser image Forza released But times have changed since the days of FM4 The latest Forza launched to considerable criticism in 2023 notably due to its frustrating points-based method for upgrading cars requiring players to turn lap after lap to unlock even basic upgrades A poor-quality penalty system during racing and disappointing vehicle physics also hurt the title And it didn't help that Forza launched without some notable tracks like the Nürburgring But to the credit of Turn 10 Studios, improvements have rolled out on a regular basis. You can now V-12-swap a Subaru as soon as you buy it and the penalty system isn't quite as absurd as before so color us optimistic for the return of Fujimi Kaido our racing cockpits will certainly be rocking Fujimi Kaido will be part of Forza's free update for May It kicks off the 20th anniversary of the Forza franchise which will be further celebrated with additional car downloads later this year Wasted: Grand Theft Auto VI Is Delayed Until 2026 2026 Jeep Compass Unveiled: Hybrid or EV With Up to 375 HP Lotus Emira With Yellow Exhaust Tips Pays Tribute to an F1 GOAT Aston Martin's Sim Racing Rig Costs as Much as a New BMW M3 where you can also let us know your favorite Forza Motorsport memories by using #ForzaMotorsport20 Plus, subscribe to the Forza Newsletter to be informed about everything that’s happening both in the game and our community – you will also receive the bonus Otherworld Driver Suit in Forza Motorsport just for signing up This website uses affiliate links which may earn a commission at no additional cost to you This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Turn 10 has revealed that it will be bringing back the Fujimi Kaido course to Forza Motorsport to mark the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Forza franchise May 2005 was the first appearance of Forza as it launched early in the month for North America and mid-month in other territories A fictional course inspired by the setting of Fujimi it was originally a point-to-point location with three different layouts that could be used in either direction it returned in Forza Motorsport 3 with some upgrades that included a looping full circuit of just over ten miles Much-loved by the community for its touge vibe its sharp corners and wild elevation changes were popular for head-to-head racing and drift battles However it was surprisingly cut from the track roster and made its last appearance in 2011’s Forza Motorsport 4 Fujimi Kaido is making its long-awaited return to #ForzaMotorsport this May in celebration of our 20-year anniversary! Race and drift on 10.24 miles of serpentine Japanese mountain roads with a 2,711-ft summit and 144 extreme turns. Get all the details: https://t.co/QWmnCzDi5B pic.twitter.com/sB6xBXjp91 It’s probably equally surprising that it’s coming back as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations for the Forza franchise Describing it as the “biggest track project ever” the team at Turn 10 has been rebuilding the circuit “to modern standards” for release this May The official post implies that it’s just the circuit version (and its reverse variant) coming in the May content update stating that you can race and drift on the Full Circuit and Full Circuit Reverse It also highlights the fact that there’s 144 turns and elevation changes which take you up to half a mile above sea level While we wouldn’t rule out any other layouts coming in the future the title currently doesn’t have any other point-to-point courses so it would be intriguing to see how this would be incorporated Fujimi Kaido isn’t going to be the only addition in May’s Update 20 — a nice synergy for the 20th anniversary — as there’s set to be more new cars and what we assume to be celebratory new driver suits coming too but watch this space for more as we get it See more articles on Fujimi Kaido, Forza Motorsport This is not a drill, people. At long last, Fujimi Kaido is returning to Forza Motorsport We had an inkling something big would be coming to the troubled title in May, with developer Turn 10 previously announcing a ‘fan favourite’ track would be coming to the game alongside the 20th anniversary celebrations of the series Fujimi Kaido had been a staple of the early entries in Forza Motorsport The 10.2-mile fictional course set to the backdrop of Mount Fuji first appeared in the original Xbox title released in 2005 the track has been absent from the franchise much to the dismay of the community We’ll have to wait until the May update to get back onto familiar roads but Turn 10 has released a sole screenshot of one of the wide We’re buzzing to take it on once again in 4k Given the quoted 10.24-mile Full Circuit matches the length of the version seen in FM3 and FM4 we’re not expecting to see any major adjustments to Fujimi Kaido’s layout for the new title although it sounds as though it won’t be driveable in A-to-B split sections as with older entries into the series It sounds as though Fujimi Kaido’s return will be just one of a number of anniversary celebrations for Forza Motorsport plus new special events in single- and multiplayer modes Expect to hear more details on Forza Motorsport’s May update towards the end of April as we’re still due another batch of content between now and then the next update will be a light dose ahead of that big arrival.  reviews and unmissable promotions from the team direct to your inbox For more information see our Privacy Policy Next New Assetto Corsa Evo Update Brings COTA, Donington Park Ryan Hirons Ryan is Car Throttle's News and Features Editor you’ll find Ryan pretending to drive them on Gran Turismo or playing with radio-controlled ones © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form the fabled Japanese circuit is finally returning to Forza Motorsport in May As part of the series’ 20th anniversary celebrations, the fabled Fujimi Kaido circuit is finally returning to Forza Motorsport the fictional 10.24-mile course is set in Japan’s Fujimi town featuring 144 turns and steep elevation changes peaking at 2,711 feet.    Having appeared in the first original Xbox game in 2005 Fujimi Kaido is considered one of Forza Motorsport’s most iconic tracks with Forza Motorsport’s upcoming May update bringing back the fan-favourite Japanese circuit Fujimi Kaido is said to be Turn 10’s “biggest track project ever.” Recreated for Forza Motorsport the circuit will be available in standard and reverse layouts The announcement comes after Turn 10 teased the return of a “fan-favourite” circuit last month Forza Motorsport’s May update will include “highly requested cars” in addition to unlockable driver suits special events and new themed Rivals challenges to celebrate the franchise’s 20th anniversary in May but Turn 10 will announce more details soon Are you looking forward to revisiting Fujimi Kaido in Forza Motorsport You must be logged in to post a comment Fujimi Kaido, Forza Motorsport New tracks came to the rebooted Forza Motorsport with steady regularity in 2024 with a total of seven new circuits adding to a stream of improvements that have come to the title since it launched towards the end of 2023 but the most exciting new addition of the lot is yet to come May will see fan-favourite track Fujimi Kaido return as part of the celebrations of 20 years of Forza Motorsport That will bring the total number of tracks in the game to 30 The bulk of that figure is made up of real-world circuits ranging from the iconic Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium a debut for South Africa’s Kyalami Circuit and a wide variety of American tracks More highlights include the home of the Le Mans 24 Hours Brits can get excited to head to a remodelled Silverstone Series staple Maple Valley Speedway features as the headline fictional circuit joined by three new locations – Eaglerock Speedway Grand Oak Raceway and Hakone Circuit – and fan-favourite Sunset Peninsula Every track in the game supports Forza Motorsport’s dynamic weather and day/night cycles allowing you to create some pretty spectacular races © Crash Media Group Ltd 2025.The total or partial reproduction of text, photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form. 2024 7:00 AM EDT | Originally published: June 12 2024 2:30 AM EDTA newly constructed residential building in suburban Tokyo will be pulled down the month before the apartments were due to be handed over to buyers after incensed locals complained the structure blocked their views of Mt The 10-story apartment building on Fujimi Street—which translates to ‘Fuji view’—in the suburb of Kunitachi is comprised of 18 housing units which range in price from around ¥70 million to ¥100 million ($445,000 to $636,000) according to the builder Sekisui House Ltd The firm issued an apology on Tuesday saying the building has a “significant impact” on the landscape “We concluded that the view from Fujimi Street should take priority We have voluntarily decided to cancel the project,” it said in a statement on its website The company will compensate buyers’ costs and help arrange other housing for them if necessary Any financial loss on the soon-to-be-demolished building wasn’t disclosed The building impeded the view of the mountain from the local train station, according to a post on X by Kan Takeuchi an associate professor at Hitotsubashi University 積水ハウス様 @SekisuiHouse_ 国立駅から見えた富士見通りの #富士山 が見えないです。あの10階建てマンションの建築が終わったら、また見えるようになるのでしょうか。もちろん景観条例等に沿ったものでしょうが、とてもショックです。【拡散希望】 pic.twitter.com/WleLNFSRoh While views of the iconic mountain are highly valued by Japanese people, the right of tourists to see them have recently been the subject of debate The nation is experiencing a tourism boom due to the weak yen and post-pandemic urge to travel and locals have been complaining that visitors are causing disruption at popular Mt Sekisui House hasn’t released future plans for the Kunitachi site Contact us at letters@time.com Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information National Report A 10-story condominium building in western Tokyo that is almost ready to move into will now be demolished after locals complained it blocks views of Mount Fuji the “Gurandomezon Kunitachi Fujimi-dori” mid-rise in the Naka district of Kunitachi city is about a 10-minute walk from Kunitachi Station on the JR Chuo Line promoted the building as “the first condominium for sale on Kunitachi Fujimi-dori street in 10 years.” City officials said the company notified them on June 4 that it had decided to discontinue the project A Sekisui House representative said in an interview that the structure is being demolished because the company “did not adequately consider the impact of the project on the surrounding area “We have been busy explaining the situation to prospective purchasers as well as residents.” Construction of the condominium had been the subject of bitter debate almost from the word go Residents repeatedly expressed concerns about the impact the building would have on views of 3,776-meter-high Mount Fuji as well as sunlight on neighborhood residences an urban development council comprised of academic experts and citizens met to discuss what could be done which can be seen from the length of Fujimi-dori street which extends southwest from Kunitachi Station Sekisui House decided to change the condominium from an 11-story structure to a 10-story building the council submitted a report and commended the developer’s change of plan “From the standpoint of continuity with the surrounding residential area a further reduction of the number of stories and other innovations would be desirable.” the developer held meetings with local residents to discuss the matter the residents requested that the height of the condominium be reduced to four stories and that the building area and total floor space be reduced to about half of the original blueprint the developer said their proposed changes would “put pressure on the business potential” to generate a profit it was decided that “it would be difficult to reach a compromise between the two parties and there is no prospect of reconciling opinions.” The discussions were terminated after two meetings A 91-year-old woman who lives in the neighborhood said she had been opposed to construction on grounds the condominium would compromise her “view and ability to get plenty of sunlight.” she resigned herself to the thought that “once it is built “It is a waste of such a handsome condominium,” the woman said “The noise from the demolition work will be too loud.” they should have never built it in the first place,” she said “I want to hear a clear explanation from the developer and the city as to how this came to be.” (This article was written by Nobufumi Yamada new condo owners can drive into the living room 10 holes found punched in sheet designed to block view of Mt Many light up at renting out apartment roofs for solar panels Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission The manga headed for its "final battle" in March 2024 The manga is a sequel to Fujimi and artist group RED ICE's original manga The Island of Giant Insects (Kyochū Rettō). Dai Kyochū Rettō launched on Akita Shoten's free manga website Manga Cross in April 2019 Akita Shoten published the manga's 14th compiled book volume in December 2024 Fujimi and Yōsuke Sazanami launched the manga's spinoff series titled Kyochū Sanmyaku in Akita Shoten's Dokodemo Young Champion magazine in November 2019, and ended in August 2024 Akita Shoten published the spinoff manga's eighth and final volume on January 20 The survival horror story begins when Mutsumi Oribe and her classmates are flying for a school field trip They drift onto an island dominated by giant insects "On that island … humans are merely insect fodder." Source: Champion Cross' X/Twitter account "Epson") has opened a new textile solution center called "TSC Asia" at its Fujimi Plant in Nagano prefecture Designed to accelerate the global expansion of the digital textile printing business TSC Asia is equipped to handle every step in the textile printing process Like the Epson Group's Textile Solution Center operating in Como TSC Asia supports digital textile printing by conducting research and development and by using actual textile printers to produce samples for customers in Japan and throughout Asia Epson was among the first inkjet printer manufacturers to put its inkjet technology to use in digital textile printing joined by its Italian subsidiaries For.Tex S.r.l Epson has been researching and developing digital textile printing as well as producing the Monna Lisa series of inkjet digital textile printers "I am pleased that we can now fully support the introduction and use of digital textile printing by an even larger audience thanks to the establishment of TSC Asia," said Koichi Kubota Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Seiko Epson's Printing Solutions Operations Division "We will contribute to the development of digitization in the textile field with Epson's inkjet technology and will make Epson indispensable for the textile world." are one of the strategic areas of focus cited in the company's long-term corporate vision Epson will broaden the world of digital printing in these areas further accelerating innovation with inkjet technology Official Account Philosophy About Us Our Business Technology Sustainability Investor Relations News event stories tend to be the most difficult to write That’s not to say that they aren’t fun to attend – quite the opposite The difficulty lies in finding a way to condense a whole lot into something manageable I tend to find myself going through photos for hours on end without typing a single word When an advertisement for the Fujimi Automotive Expo proclaiming “over 200 cars” landed in on timeline feed I knew straight away that it would be a difficult event to write about as I kept reading the phrase “Swap Meet” really piqued my interest I’ve been to swap meets back in the States or whether there’d be some JDM twist to it The fact this meet was happening a short 20-minute drive from my new place in the Yamanashi mountains was all the motivation I needed to check it out it was clear that the state of emergency extension that had come into force a few days prior had taken its toll on the participant count as I was more interested in seeing what a Japanese interpretation of an American swap meet looked like Would the parking lot be filled with vendors and people selling various new and used parts Would I be able to score something on the cheap for Project Rough The vast majority of vendors were selling clothes toys and rusted SAE wrenches more suited for decorative use I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was a little disappointed at first but the selection of American muscle and kyusha cars more than made up for the swap meet let down How could it be a bad day when you spot an old lady with a pet falcon (or eagle?) looking at a Saleen S7 It’s hard to believe that the Rock Star – a JDM-sized C2 Corvette-inspired roadster built from a Mazda MX-5 – comes from Mitsuoka Motor, the same company responsible for the Orochi… Just because this event was geared towards American and kyusha didn’t mean that all other cars were off limits so sit back and enjoy more from the Fujimi Automotive Expo in the gallery chapter below More stories from Japan on Speedhunters the mom and kid overlooking the beautiful meet No need to write/make up a narrative when that self-storied pic is the headline and living with the cars and the scenic road spots you got This kid in that pic will be a future gear head amd speedhunters just might survive being obsolete another decade yet I 100% agree that sometimes it's best not to force a narrative but let the pictures share the story Im there to try and bring everyone along for the ride I'm looking for old wallpaper from 2009 or 2010 articles I don't care about fitment problem or high fuel consumption my petrolhead cat would love to have his nap in the deep dish rim I need more pics of the s402 and c110(?) wagon you see behind the yellow carrera Am I the only one that is reminded of a BMW Z8 when looking at the Rock Star 'Corvette' Speedhunters is an international collective of photographers writers and drivers with a shared passion for uncovering the world's most exciting car culture stories There are some truly incredible race tracks in this world. We’re blessed with the likes of Spa-Francorchamps, the Nürburgring, Suzuka and Laguna Seca just to name a few some of the most incredible circuits ever penned are ones we’ll never be able to drive on planet Earth and without the restrictions of planning permissions miserable neighbours and in some cases physics there’s no shortage of incredible fictional race tracks out there we’ve whittled it down to 10 we wish were real Nestled near the real-world town of Fujimi in Japan, the fictional roads of Fujimi Kaido in Forza Motorsport titles of the past are some of the best in gaming history Inspired by mountain roads commonly used for Touge racing Fujimi Kaido offered plenty of challenges across its winding 10.2-mile lap with a scenic ascent towards a backdrop of Mount Fuji before descending upon a series of twisty hairpins but we’d love a closed-off circuit to replicate it Trial Mountain, Gran Turismo 7 If you ask anyone who has played a Gran Turismo title to name the best fictional track in the series we’d be willing to put money on them saying Trial Mountain It’s the poster child for the now 26-year-old series having appeared in some form in every single game with the exception of Sport Set in the USA’s Sierra Nevada mountain range Its recent overhaul for GT7 did take away the joy of cutting the final corner as ridiculously as possible Dirt 2 This feels like cheating a little bit as Battersea Bridge is set inside the very real Battersea Power Station but it has us dreaming of a circuit that never was before Battersea became the retail hotspot it is today the riverside power station was very much a derelict blot on London’s skyline with no real indication of what would happen to it Codemasters has the genius idea of a rallycross track for Dirt 2 that would take drivers through the middle of the structure as well as the surrounding grounds we’ll never see it become a reality but it has left us wondering ‘What if?’ ever since Forza Motorsport 7 Maple Valley is to Forza Motorsport what Trial Mountain is to Gran Turismo This winding figure-of-eight circuit has become a mainstay of Turn 10’s franchise ever since the first game in 2005 and was a sore absence for Motorsport 5 and 6 before its rebooted return Momentum is the name of the game around Maple Valley thanks to its large radius medium speed corners and challenging elevation changes The layout alone is enough to make this list but its autumnal setting is just the icing on the cake Some tracks are legendary because of a natural layout that flows with the terrain they’re built on which is what any real-world version of Complex String would be Complex String goes through several distinct sectors each testing a car in a different way we suspect it wouldn’t make for very good racing but as something to drive It’s a shame it only officially appeared in Gran Turismo 3 although there are ways to access it in GT5 and PSP if you’re good with modding we’re mentioning Mario Kart without suggesting Rainbow Road Hear us out – picking a single Rainbow Road is almost a feature in itself and we’re listing tracks that could feasibly maybe be real and we’re not yet aware of any anti-grav space motorsports a tiny unbanked oval that always causes absolute carnage there are plenty of real-world tiny ovals but imagine a field of stock cars taking those acute hairpins before hammering it down the straights and slamming back on the brakes and with such a colourful backdrop Sidewinder is in a similar vein to GT’s Complex String but has its own distinct character It adds some elevation to the mix and is technically a figure of eight thanks to a small crossover late on in the lap and with a mix of slow- and high-speed corners can be a real equaliser for car performance it’s also set up for multiple layouts meaning there’d be something for pretty much any real-world racing series to make use of Gran Turismo 7 Of all the tracks on this list it’s a wonder nothing quite like High Speed Ring exists in the real world this simple layout is designed for little but top speed with its huge banking and long straights allowing for some serious pace It’s a challenging circuit despite its basic layout though with so much time to be gained or lost in the first braking zone and the satisfaction of carrying momentum through the middle sector We’re not aware of any similar circuit in the real world and considering it seems a feasible creation we’d happily throw £5 into the pot to build it Race Driver GRID Race Driver GRID relied heavily on real circuits and city streets but its one truly fictional circuit is perhaps one of the most underrated in all of racing game history Okutama was set near the real-world Okutama Mountains although it was a completely made-up layout It’s a very short circuit but its wide construction and the nature of GRID physics meant it was very high speed and would create some pretty intense racing there was also an extended layout which would send you through the winding mountain roads It was an achievement just completing a lap without completely smashing a car up out there Gran Turismo 6 Initially designed to fill a licensing gap for Suzuka Midfield Raceway has gone on to become a fan favourite in Gran Turismo The 14-turn track’s heavy braking zones and wide tarmac allow for some pretty great racing and though the layout itself is pretty simple We’re one GT7 update absence away from starting a petition to bring it back to the series having last been seen in Gran Turismo 6 as downloadable content.  Next 10 Racing Games That Need To Be Remastered Ryan Hirons Ryan is Car Throttle's News and Features Editor "Epson") has re-equipped and reopened the Fujimi Inkjet Innovation Lab at its Fujimi Plant in Nagano Prefecture Epson sees commercial and industrial printing as a growth area was created to promote the exploration of new inkjet printing applications in manufacturing in collaboration with a variety of partners The re-equipped Fujimi Inkjet Innovation Lab is part of Epson's strategy to expand applications for printhead-based solutions in new markets and to accelerate innovation in its customers' printing and production processes The Lab has been newly outfitted with direct-to-surface color inkjet printers along with facilities for performing tests using Epson's inkjet printheads Furnished also with other new facilities such as a meeting area and a studio that can broadcast a view of tests performed Until now used mainly for conventional printing applications Epson's inkjet printheads also show promise in new fields such as electronics and bioprinting The Fujimi Inkjet Innovation Lab is equipped with inkjet machine for R&D mounted with these printheads and tools for running trial production and evaluations Inkjet systems eliminate much of the waste associated with traditional production methods and are expected to transform the way companies manufacture which is especially important given today's increased focus on sustainability Epson will continue to drive the creation of new value that contributes to a more sustainable world through the Fujimi Inkjet Innovation Lab and through co-creation with partners from a variety of fields Epson Opens Fujimi Inkjet Innovation Lab (August 26 corporate.epson/en/news/2019/190826.html Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Tokyo If climbing Mt Fuji sounds a bit too ambitious, you can still enjoy the icon of Japan from one of the best vantage points in the area. The Fujimi Terrace at Izunokuni Panorama Park in the scenic Izu Peninsula has reopened last summer The park is located just under two hours from Tokyo Station and it offers a blissful getaway from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo which will take you up to the summit of Katsuragi Mountain at 452 metres above sea level in seven minutes. A roundtrip on the ropeway is ¥2,400 (¥1,200 for children The terrace features spacious seating areas a premium lounge and a cosy sofa area. The latest additions also include three stunning mirror-like reflective pools of water. The three new water features reflect the gorgeous surroundings including Mt Fuji You’ll also find comfortable seating around the mirror pools giving you plenty of photo ops and a scenic place to relax.  a new Italian restaurant called Trattoria Izu Paradiso has opened at the base of the mountain headed by chef Hidekazu Suzuki, serves up dishes made with seasonal ingredients sourced from Shizuoka prefecture the terrace is open during the evenings for a limited time to catch the sunset and surrounding cherry blossoms. The evening viewing is from Friday April 1 to Sunday April 10 with the last downhill ropeway at 8pm.  For the fastest route to Izunokuni Panorama Park from Tokyo Station take the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen to Mishima Station hop on the Odoriko 13 Limited Express Shuzenji train and take a short 10-minute bus ride to the base of the park For more information on the terrace and park, see the website.  Two of Shibuya’s biggest clubs are closing this September Charities that accept donations in Japanese yen for Covid-19 and war relief There’s a secret parfait bar in Shibuya serving dessert and cocktail pairings These Tokyo train stations are getting a Harry Potter transformation Kanto's largest tulip festival has 550,000 blooms – and it’s near Tokyo Want to be the first to know what’s cool in Tokyo? Sign up to our newsletter for the latest updates from Tokyo and Japan. facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us A developer’s decision to demolish a condominium in Kunitachi in western Tokyo that was near completion has drawn mixed reactions from locals please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent Some locals had expressed concern that the condo would block the view of Mt were surprised by the decision to dismantle the building so late in the project Kunitachi Mayor Kazuo Nagami told a city assembly meeting last week that he asked the developer is about 10 minutes’ walk from JR Kunitachi Station The condo was scheduled to be completed and the keys handed over to the buyers in July Sekisui House notified city officials of its decision to discontinue the project the developer announced the plan to build the condo in 2021 some locals raised concerns that the building would obstruct the view of Mt which is visible from the Fujimi-dori street the developer explained at a city council meeting that they would safeguard the view The city subsequently issued guidance twice asking the company to keep the landscape in mind In a document released on June 11 after the decision to knock down the building had been made but the closer we get to completing the condo the more we realize the structure is going to impact on the view of Mt the building as it is significantly affects the view and we have decided to prioritize the view.” The company added that the project violated no laws but its assessment of the building’s impact on the view of Mt Fuji before the project started was insufficient many expressed surprise that such a decision was made so close to the condo’s completion Fuji is a familiar part of the landscape for locals I was sad because the condo made it kind of difficult to see the mountain clearly,” said Koichi Nakamura who says he has long enjoyed the view of the country’s tallest mountain But a 73-year-old man living nearby said: “I didn’t feel like the building would make it difficult to see Mt I think they went too far in dismantling it.” Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun A street in Tokyo was known for its view of Mount Fuji But a newly constructed building spoiled it for the locals The developer has now decided to demolish it given the effect on the view of the famous mountain Sekisui House decided on June 3 to demolish Grande Maison Kunitachi Fujimi Dori Sekisui House says they made the decision due to a lack of consideration about the view from a distance the company "recognized the impact on the view of Mount Fuji" and "voluntarily decided to cancel the project." It also says the construction plan had been changed twice in response to requests and opinions from local residents The construction of the condominium began last January after Kunitachi City approved the plan in November 2022 The city consulted a council of experts based on the town development ordinance and submitted instructions to Sekisui House asking them to provide detailed explanations to local residents and make efforts to reduce the "volume of the building." the company decided to change the height of the condominium from 11 stories to 10 But it turned down calls for a further reduction in size The residents then submitted a petition to the city assembly asking for measures to review the project The building is located about 10 minutes' walk from Kunitachi Station priced mainly from 70 million to under 90 million yen They were supposed to be handed over to purchasers next month Sekisui House says it will take all possible measures based on the individual circumstances of the buyers It notes that the condominium was planned and built in compliance with relevant laws and ordinances A woman in her 70s says that she really enjoyed the view of Mount Fuji from the street when she got out of the station A man in his 60s says he is not sure if businesses need to consider local residents' feelings so much "Some people may be happy to see Mount Fuji I don't feel inconvenienced even if the view is blocked," he says The Kunitachi municipal assembly on Monday demanded that the city have Sekisui House explain to local residents why it decided to demolish the condominium Mayor Nagami Kazuo on Wednesday said the city sent the request to the developer "I found Sekisui House's approach deeply regrettable," he said at the city assembly "We issued guidance based on the concerns and anxieties of the local residents when the company planned the construction the local community has to face the issue of demolition work There will inevitably be consequences from this." 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Fuji * Information contained in this news release is current as of its date of announcement Be aware that information contained herein is subject to change without notice a leading global real estate company headquartered in Tokyo announced today that it will carry out the first renovations on Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport FUJIMI LaLaport FUJIMI has been popular among the local community since its opening in 2015 under the concept of “CROSS PARK—a new site where people goods and cultures intersect.” Through these renovations LaLaport FUJIMI will develop further as the community’s landmark facility in order to meet customers’ needs and diversifying lifestyles New and refurbished stores will open sequentially starting from March 18 The store lineup will be rich with variety and further boost the power of the facility by including such stores as GU popular among a wide range of customers from young people to families leading the way for an array of stores that provide fashion in addition to trendy stores from Nihonbashi Tendon Kaneko Hannosuke opening in Saitama Prefecture for the first time to LEMONADE by lemonica and Strawberry Fetish Common spaces will also be updated to match the new normal More playground equipment will be added to the outdoor events plaza to enable greater peace of mind for children and parents while dome tents will be set up on the rooftop Fujimi Terrace where people can enjoy takeaway menu items there will be a renewal and expansion of functions of the “&mall DESK,” the service counter at real-world facilities for “Mitsui Shopping Park &mall (&mall),” the Mitsui Shopping Park official online shop This will advance transformation to an omnichannel that enables seamless and easy use for customers or real-world facilities and &mall There will be openings by seven popular restaurants from trendy establishments to specialty restaurants that give particular focus to ingredients This enhanced lineup will entice people from all communities in Saitama Prefecture and Tokyo to come and eat here there will be a new lineup of stores to satisfy customers’ various lifestyles not only through shopping but also a broad array of services Traditional popular shops will also be renovated adding color to customers’ lives and providing enjoyment to shopping Artificial turf will be added and an Omnispin spinner and Chibikko Mountain playground equipment will be installed in the outdoor events plaza to make it a space where customers can spend time relaxing Benches and dining tables will be set up so that parents can enjoy themselves and relax as they watch over their children without having to worry about the Three Cs of close contact amid the COVID-19 pandemic * The tents may be unavailable for use during inclement weather the service counter where products ordered through the Mitsui Shopping Park official online store &mall can be picked up will be transformed into a space that is even easier to use through these renovations Inspired by the Fujimi Fantasia Bunko catalog the Fujimi Fantasia Bunko set features characters from 18 different light novel series from that publisher Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor and others.  The new cards will be available in both a Trial Deck and Booster Packs.  The Fujimi Fantasia Bunko Trial Deck will be a 50 card pre-constructed deck with a total of 20 different card types including 2 “shiny” cards in every deck and 7 possible parallel cards randomly inserted in some decks.  Two types of signature cards (featuring voice actors Mariko Honda and Marina Inoue) and three varieties of specially embossed rare cards will also be randomly inserted.  Trial Decks will be available in six-deck display boxes Booster packs will be sold in 20-pack displays each with one of eight possible exclusive PR card display toppers.  Each 16-display carton will also have one of five possible FBR rarity cards included as a carton topper which are the same as other FBR cards in the set Fujimi Fantasia Bunko will follow the March release of the Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure expansion (see “‘Weiss Schwarz’ Goes on ‘Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure’”) Please upgrade to a more modern version to fully experience JapanToday site and for security reasons Izunokuni Panorama Park is one of the best places to experience the scenery of Japan’s most famous mountain Izunokuni Panorama Park is situated at the northwestern most point of the Izu peninsula Being just a 2 hour and 15 minute train ride from Shinjuku station the park makes for a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo’s concrete city Visitors to the park can enjoy the rolling views of Mt Fuji and the bay at the Fujimi Terrace located at the end of a 1,800-meter ropeway with an altitude of 452 meters the ropeway takes seven minutes to climb up the mountain side with Mt Fuji and the nearby Izu Nagaoka hot springs coming into view as the cable car approaches the summit station Just below the Fujimi Terrace sits the Sky Garden which features the Fujimi no Ashiyu footbath Katsuragi Shrine and Hyakutai Jizosan (100 statues of Buddha) as well as an obstacle rope course and flowers that change with the season By far the most attractive part of the park the Fujimi Terrace offers a range of views of Mt Fuji and the bay from a variety of comfort seating areas and in addition to the wide observation deck also features a premium lounge This summer Izunokuni Panorama Park has announced that the Fujimi Terrace will be upgraded to include three new "reflective water basins." The addition of the water basins will create a new landscape from the top of the park bay and views of Mt Fuji all become one within the reflected water with views from the Fujimi Terrace still available there are some areas that cannot be accessed or used due to the construction work and is scheduled to be completed on the 21st In addition to the refurbishments going on at the Fujimi Terrace Italian restaurant Trattoria Izu Paradiso is opening its doors for the first time The restaurant is overseen by local chef Hidekazu Suzuki and utilizes fresh seasonal ingredients from Eastern Shizuoka to produce top-of-the-range pasta and pizza The lounge requires reservation in advance and an additional charge Summer Business Hours (Until Oct 15): 9 a.m Winter Business Hours (Oct 16 – Feb 15): 9 a.m Children (Elementary School kids): 1,000 yen Tickets for the park can be purchased here -- Japanese photog captures sunset silhouettes of electric wires, train tracks & other infrastructure -- “Pikachu used fly”! New Pokémon jet launches in Japan -- Developer Co.’s shipping container hotel business certified by Japan SDGs Association Use your Facebook account to login or register with JapanToday you will also receive an email inviting you to receive our news alerts A mix of what's trending on our other sites It was a late night sweets craving that led us to go to Fujimi Dorayaki a brand new dorayaki outlet in Regent Place The name comes from the word Dora which means gong that describes the pancakes shape You may be familiar with the dorayaki if you've visited Japan or if you watch Doraemon the anime cat character who is somewhat obsessed with dorayaki It is two hot pancakes sandwiched together with a filling Typically the filling is red bean and the outside is a castella cake batter When it was first created it was a single pancake but took on the current sandwich form by the Usagiya store in Ueno Tokyo (said to sell some of the best dorayaki in Japan) There are a lot to choose from including fillings tailored to the Western market like Nutella You can also get your pancake itself in either plain matcha (although this is mispelled mocha on the menu) and bamboo We watch as they pipe rounds onto a hot plate wait til they bubble on top and then flip them and then stamp them with the logo on top Before we know it we are holding hot dorayakis in our hand I didn't tend to buy them much when I lived in Japan But the one with the matcha ice cream and red bean is my favourite because the ice cream makes dorayaki less dry The most popular dorayaki is the red bean and mochi one I adore mochi (so much so that I named my dog after it And while this is a more traditional dorayaki it can be on the dry side I guess I would describe it as like eating pancakes without syrup What is surprising is that JY's choice of vanilla ice creams banana and Nutella looks even better than the photo with a super generous scoop of vanilla ice cream Like Ben said it was like a banana split as a pancake sandwich." We also tried one of their rather unusual drinks pineapple and red cabbage drink which is surprisingly good and not at all sulfurous from the red cabbage The pineapple is the dominant flavour in this Would you go for a more traditional Japanese filling or a Western one + 14 PhotosForza Motorsport 3: Fan-Favourite Fujimi Kaido Track Returns To Forza will have fond memories of the fictional Fujimi Kaido track its down-hill and hill-climb runs popular with drifting fanatics The release of Forza 2 saw Fujimi Kaido fall by the wayside but this week Forza publisher Turn 10 acknowledged the fan outcry announcing the return of the favourite course in the franchise's third instalment Forza Motorsport 3 will feature an all-new layout for the Fujimi Kaido track - inspired by the down-hill racing made popular by the likes of anime series Initial D - challenging gamers with a mountainous 16km course. Drifting fans have even more reason to be pleased, with 'drift mode' permanently enabled and a global drifting scoreboard available on XBOX LIVE. Of course, with drifting comes a colourful history of celebrated Japanese hero cars, and Turn 10 has announced a number of favourite 90s and early 2000s examples that will appear in Forza 3. Forza Motorsport 3 is due in stores in late October, available for the XBOX 360. forza-motorsport-3_fujimi-kaido-track_01.jpg forza-motorsport-3_fujimi-kaido-track_02.jpg forza-motorsport-3_fujimi-kaido-track_03.jpg forza-motorsport-3_fujimi-kaido-track_04.jpg forza-motorsport-3_fujimi-kaido-track_05.jpg Copyright Drive.com.au 2025ABN: 84 116 608 158 all prices are shown as Manufacturer's Recommended List Price (MRLP) inclusive of GST Kyōjurō Rengoku is a beloved character from the popular anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba He was featured prominently in the blockbuster Mugen Train film and is known for his enthusiastic and supportive big brother-like personality The City of Fujimi plans to use donation for social welfare projects including support for the elderly and disabled Last year, another mysterious benefactor donated 100 masks to a nursing school in Iwate Prefecture. They identified themselves as "Inosuke Hashibira." Source: Kyodo News via Livedoor News Saitama Prefecture--An elementary school teacher who harbored a grudge was arrested on suspicion of mixing bleach into curry about to be served to young children on suspicion of forcible obstruction of business Hanzawa is a teacher at the city-run Mizutani-Higashi Elementary School she was annoyed at having been removed as a teacher in charge of a class and mixed the bleach into a large pot of curry that was to be served to pupils in the class she oversaw until March The child in charge of serving the curry thought it smelled bad There were no reports of teachers or children falling ill Hanzawa was put in charge of a different class this school year Prefectural police will further investigate the type of bleach used as well as the amount mixed in to determine if suspicion of attempted murder should be applied to the case The pot holding the curry was placed outside of the classroom between 11:15 a.m Hanzawa interfered with normal school operations by forcing teachers to confirm if any children had become sick Police investigating serious crimes often initially arrest a suspect on a relatively minor charge to give them time to flesh out details of the case Student accused of bringing knife in backpack to stab schoolmate VOX POPULI: Tanka poems reveal students’ perceptions of life in pandemic Light novel publisher Dengeki Bunko is collaborating with the Anime Tourism Association for a 25th anniversary exhibit inside the Kadokawa Fujimi Building The exhibit promotes Dengeki Bunko titles as well as the Anime Tourism Association's list of 88 pilgrimage spots for 2019 Among the anime titles being highlighted at the exhibit are Girly Air Force and Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (from the Seishun Buta Yarō series) Girly Air Force is set in Komatsu city in the Ishikawa prefecture Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai is set in Fujisawa city in the Kanagawa prefecture and is one of the titles featured on the Anime Tourism Association's list of 88 pilgrimage spots for 2019 Curiously enough, the exhibit also showcases Kirito and Eugeo's swords from the Sword Art Online: Alicization series, along with Sinon's Hecate II gun from Sword Art Online II. Although Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale is set entirely in Tokyo and is one of the 88 pilgrimage spots neither The Underworld from Alicization nor Gun Gale Online have real-world equivalents Dengeki Bunko's exhibit also features 25 stands of girls from popular Dengeki Bunko series These stands were previously showcased at the Dengeki Bunko Fall Festival in 2018 The store at the exhibit is giving out postcards featuring art of the 25 girls for each 1,000 yen purchase Over 100 authors and illustrators associated with Dengeki Bunko left messages on shikishi to commemorate the occasion Dengeki Bunko's exhibit will last from February 22 to March 31. However, the 2nd floor of the Kadokawa Fujimi Building will be a permanent exhibit space for the Anime Tourism Association, called "The First Fudasho (temple which issues amulets and is regularly visited by pilgrims​)". Both Dengeki Bunko and the Anime Tourism Association are operated under the Kadokawa Corporation The First Fudasho had its opening ceremony on February 21. Mobile Suit Gundam creator and head of the Anime Tourism Association Yoshiyuki Tomino personally attended the ceremony to declare the official opening The 88 anime pilgrimage concept is modeled on Shikoku's 88 Temple Pilgrimage Japan's most famous Buddhist pilgrimage route The Anime Tourism Association was founded in 2016 as a partnership between Kadokawa and various tourism and travel companies and bolster regional revitalization projects throughout Japan The Anime Tourism Association also has an exhibit and information booth at Narita airport. The full list of the 2019 results can be accessed here (link in Japanese) Source: Dengeki Bunko 25th anniversary website Anime Tourism Association Press Release (February 21) Commemorating the release of One Piece Film: Gold the “One Piece x Team Lab Digital Art Island Adventure” exhibit will go on tour beginning with “Team Lab Islands -Learn and Play Amusement Park of the Future-” at Saitama Prefecture’s Lalaport Fujimi with two special creations: Sketch Chopper and A Table where the Tontatta Tribe Live Team Lab Islands’ four other exhibits including Story of the Time when Gods were Everywhere and Sketch Aquarium designed for Team Lab’s education project “Team Lab Islands: Learn and Play Amusement Park of the Future” will also be open the exhibit This event will run from Saturday July 16 to Sunday Exhibit Details: https://www.team-lab.net/jp/exhibitions/onepiece-lalaportfujimi/ Sketch Chopper - One Piece ~Digital Art Island Adventure~Team Lab Project Page: http://www.team-lab.net/jp/works/sketchchopper As you draw Chopper of the Straw Hat Pirates on paper he comes alive on the giant screen before you Suddenly Digital Art Island’s original character appears and everyone’s Choppers attack him A Table Where the Tontatta Tribe Live - One Piece ~Digital Art Island Adventure~Team Lab Project Page: http://www.team-lab.net/jp/works/tontattatable The Tontatta tribe from the One Piece anime live on this table They run around the table without noticing you When you touch or set something on the table will sometimes appearand chase around the Tontatta tribe so use your hand or something you have on you to help the Tontatta clan get away from him Project Page: https://www.team-lab.net/jp/works/aquarium Project Page: https://www.team-lab.net/jp/works/create-hopscotch Project Page: https://www.team-lab.net/jp/works/orchestra **Story of the Time when Gods were Everywhere**Sisyu + Team Lab Project Page: https://www.team-lab.net/jp/works/stgse Amusement Park of the Future-As society continues to grow and develop and continues to replace the need for employees We can’t begin to imagine the kind of jobs our children will be doing 30 years from now The need for the one thing that can’t be done by a machine - creativity - will become the most important thing our current education system focuses on training its students based on questions of “right” and “wrong.” In fact sometimes acting in a unique way is treated as not only just “not right,” but instead “wrong,” and thus corrected creativity is lost out of fear of being wrong without realizing it “right” isn’t just one thing with all else being wrong A right answer is just one chosen out of infinite correct possibilities using interactions between different fields to surmount problems without clearly correct or incorrect answers We evaluate ourselves based on tests we take alone which has led to us only thinking about ourselves People are also getting pulled into their smartphones It’s possible to connect mentally with others through phones We learn about this world through experiences with other people When we think creatively with other people we’re able to come up with even more creative solutions Having creative experiences with other people is an extremely important thing This project was born from a wish for people to be able to share in the experience of moving around creatively in an art-oriented space with other people. The thought is that enjoying this makes it possible for every day to be a little closer to the experience found in this space.http://island.team-lab.com/ Amusement Park of the Future” exhibit was first put together in November 2013 at the Okinawa department store Ryubo Team Lab also showcased their artworks and amusement park through the “Team Lab: Dance Amusement Park of the Future” event in November 2014 first held at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation which brought an incredible 470,000 attendees The total number of domestic and international attendees for the event surpassed 2 million people Other Event Details: http://island.team-lab.com/#event **[Exhibit Outline]**One Piece x Team Lab Digital Art Island Adventure in Team Lab Islands -Learn and Play Amusement Park of the Future- Lalaport Fujimi-ten 2015.**The cost is the same for both for adults and children over 3.* PFU Limited ■ Team LabTeam Lab was established in 2001 with students from the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School in mind It’s put together by a variety of specialists including programmers and is designed to blur the lines between art Team Lab Works: http://www.team-lab.net/Team Lab Instagram: https://instagram.com/teamlab_news/Team Lab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEAMLAB.inc Source: PR TIMES and she comes with a Halloween message card Tashigi appears in a figure-hugging blue swimsuit with an embarrassed expression as she tries to fix her wedgie exclusive treasures including First-Aid Treasure Kits await the winners of this present campaign Cloud and lightning controlling Climate Baton also in action DMM Games’ EXNOA today (17th December) officially launches the Fujimi Fantasia Bunko crossover mobile game “Fantasia Re:build” (ファンタジア・リビルド) for PC (via DMM Games) “Fantasia Re:build” is a crossover mobile RPG that collects all the signature characters from the light novel series under Kadokawa’s Fujimi Fantasia Bunko label The 13 light novel series participating in the game includes “Sky Wizards Academy” “Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend” “Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon” and “Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor” “Date A Live” author Koshi Tachibana works on the world settings and overall composition Koshi also works with “Gamers!” author Sekina Aoi and “Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor” author Tarō Hitsuji for the main scenario The game starts when the player wakes up from sleep After encountering a mysterious amnesia girl named”Ende” (エンデ) In order to investigate the reasons for the collapse you join a secret agency “Mutes” (ミュートス) and starts your journey on the dimensional sea As you travel to different worlds (isekai) you meet different characters from the light novel series of Fujimi Fantasia Bunko including two at the Front and four at the Back Each character can be equipped with one “Fragment,” which is differentiated by their skills You can also set one supporting character to join the Front row with a total of 7 joining the battle Powerful skills can be unleashed when the gauge reaches its fullest You can also switch the Front characters with the Back characters according to the situation of the battles The game celebrates its pre-registration reaching 250,000 all players will be able to obtain Fantasia Stones for 10 times gacha and 6 rare gacha tickets Official Site Official Twitter This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page EXNOA today (12th October) opens the pre-registration for its upcoming smartphone RPG “Fantasia Re:build” (ファンタジア・リビルド) a crossover project featuring the light novel series under Kadokawa’s Fujimi Fantasia Bunko label The official site also reveals two new promotion videos featuring playable characters Tohka Yatogami from “Date A Live” and Ryner Lute from “The Legend of the Legendary Heroes” Thirteen light novel series have been announced to participate in the game “Date A Live” light novels author Koshi Tachibana is credited with the world settings and overall composition The main scenario will feature a completely original story that includes the all-star characters from various light novel series Players will build a team of seven to join in the command-based battles and unleash their dynamic skills that are created based on the original work The game features a “Rebuild” nurturing system which allows players to change the skin of the characters The skin is newly created by the original illustrators Special illustration can also be obtained if you continuously “Rebuild” the characters Players can now pre-register the game via following the official Twitter or LINE Chikako Urano's Attack No. 1 manga is inspiring a stage play adaptation that will run in Tokyo's Zenrosai Hall / Space Zero from November 29 to December 9 The play will focus on the high school arc of the original manga The members of the girl idol group Angerme are starring in the play: Performances will be followed by talk events Source: Comic Natalie, Attack No. 1 stage play's website Sōichirō Hoshi as Kazuma Sakai a second-year student on Fujimi High School's soccer team who wears the #3 jersey He is a defender alongside Tsukamoto and Kichioka and is a common-sense guy with leadership qualities Daisuke Sakaguchi as Jin Tsukamoto a second-year student on Fujimi High School's soccer team who wears the #4 jersey One of his special skills include the ability to juggle the ball with his butt which he has dubbed "butt juggling." He also spends a lot of time in social media under the alias "Glasses Gentleman Z." Hiroyuki Yoshino as Taichi Yoshioka a second-year student on Fujimi High School's soccer team who wears the #2 jersey Noriaki Sugiyama as Gaku Ishikawa a third-year student and the captain of Fujimi High School's soccer team He is the only one on the soccer team who has a girlfriend But his girlfriend is part of Aoyama-kun's fan club Daisuke Kishio as Hikaru Tada a third-year student on Fujimi High School's soccer team who wears the #5 jersey A narcissist who thinks of himself as just a hair above Aoyama-kun Ryōtarō Okiayu, Tomokazu Seki, Sōichirō Hoshi, Daisuke Sakaguchi, and Hiroyuki Yoshino is performing the ending theme song "Taiyō ga Kureta Kisetsu" (The Season the Sun Gave Us) under the group name "Fujimi High School Soccer Team." The anime's website is also streaming a collaboration video with the FC Tokyo football club, supporting the club in their match against the Kashima Antlers on July 8 at the Ajinomoto Stadium The video features FC Tokyo player Shōya Nakajima a first-year student on Fujimi High School and the ace of the soccer team who wears the #10 jersey His soccer skills are so great that he is the U-16 representative midfielder for Japan He's so obsessed with cleanliness that out of principle The anime will premiere on Tokyo MX on July 2 at 24:00 (effectively July 3 at 12:00 a.m.), and will then air on Yomiuri TV and BS11 Sakamoto published the manga in Shueisha's Miracle Jump magazine in 2014, and then resumed the series in Weekly Young Jump in 2015 Shueisha published the manga's seventh compiled book volume on February 17 and published the eighth and ninth volumes simultaneously on Monday Please view the main text area of the page by skipping the main menu. 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