Today's print edition Home Delivery Tokyo police arrested a 58-year-old man on Sunday on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a woman believed to be his wife at a supermarket in the city of Kiyose in Tokyo Police received an emergency call at around 10:40 a.m Sunday reporting that a person had been attacked with a knife.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); The woman was taken to the hospital unconscious and later confirmed dead He is suspected of stabbing the woman in the abdomen and arm inside a women's restroom on the third floor of the Seiyu supermarket investigators discovered a knife believed to have been used in the attack The two are believed to have visited the store together He reportedly told police that he stabbed his wife for reasons related to financial troubles In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. 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Tokyo the Kiyose Sunflower Festival is the closest a Tokyoite can get to frolicking through a flower field in August Located an express train ride from Ikebukuro, the festival is known for its colourful flowers that contrast with the bright post-rainy season blue sky is used every summer by local farmers to grow sunflowers as a natural fertilizer for agricultural produce Take in the spectacular scenery of towering sunflowers while supporting local farmers by purchasing fresh local vegetables and cut flowers sold at the venue To avoid congestion at the venue, online reservations are required in advance for four days from August 10 to August 13 Free shuttle bus services connecting Kiyose Station and the venue are available from 8.30am to 4.30pm. For details, check the event website. facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us you will need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser Skip to main content. GO TOKYO The Official Tokyo Travel Guide Detailed search: You can do a detailed search by keyword open calendar Search August marks the height of summer festival season in Japan and Bon-odori dances allow you to enjoy traditional summer festivities all over Tokyo The Kiyose Sunflower Festival offers a sweeping view of brilliant yellow flowers under the dazzling summer sun and is the biggest event of its kind in Tokyo a sight that draws crowds of visitors each year The brilliant yellows and greens of the sunflower field offer a perfect opportunity for photos More serious photographers may be interested in the annual photo contest held during the festival Visitors can purchase cut flowers and fresh local vegetables at the event The Asagaya Tanabata Matsuri (Star Festival) is held every year in early August. It's hosted by the Asagaya Pearl Center Shopping Street a 750-meter-long shopping arcade at the south exit of JR Asagaya Station The street will be covered in bamboo decorations and elaborate papier-mâché sculptures and are made with incredible attention to detail giving visitors a reason to come back year after year The Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival is held every August at Meiji Jingu Gaien The event is expected to draw 1 million people to the area You can enjoy fireworks and live performances by famous and up-and-coming artists The sight of 10,000 fireworks being set off in the city is an unmissable summer tradition in Tokyo During the Sumida River Toro Nagashi experience the sight of a thousand paper lanterns floating down the tranquil Sumida River visitors to Asakusa make wishes and release lanterns from Shinsui Terrace Contact the Asakusa Tourism Federation or the Sumida Tourism Association for details about how to get your own lantern The Fukagawa Hachiman Festival (Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine Festival) is one of the three great festivals of Edo (the old name for Tokyo) you can take in a stunning view of the procession of participants carrying mikoshi (portable shrines) through the streets you may even be asked to join in—spectators "purify" the mikoshi carriers by splashing them with water giving the event its nickname: the "water-splashing festival." The 2024 procession will be held on August11 is an integral part of Japanese summer festivals Bon-odori events are typically held from mid- to late August Participants generally form a circle and dance rhythmically while holding hands and you can experience a broad assortment in Tokyo Many people participate while wearing a "yukata," a traditional summer kimono-like garment Feel free to wear a yukata while attending the festivities The Koenji Awa-odori Dance is one of Tokyo's most famous summer festivals Held over two days during a weekend in late August the festival features around 10,000 dancers and a million spectators The Azabu-Juban Noryo Festival is an institution that stretches back over 50 years Along with the impressive booths set up by famous local stores and new favorites an array of specialties from all over Japan will be sold at the "Oragakuni Jiman" market and there will be performances on the "10-BANG" stage Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi in the Greater Tokyo Area blends traditional Yosakoi dance from Kochi Prefecture with the latest trends from Harajuku and Omotesando and around the world gather to put on an incredible show Tripadvisor Copyright © Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau Return to top of page Visitors to Kiyose city are in for a treat as Tokyo's biggest sunflower field reaches its peak bloom the highly anticipated Kiyose Sunflower Festival made a grand comeback after a four-year hiatus.  Spread across a vast 24,000 square meters (258,339 square feet), the field boasts an impressive display of 100,000 hybrid sunflowers, towering nearly 2 meters (6.6 feet) in height. A representative from the city's Industrial Promotion Division says, "I hope many visitors will enjoy the sunflowers and make special summer memories here." (Read the article in Japanese.) Author: Takumi Kamoshida You must be logged in to post a comment. 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The page may not be displayed properly if the JavaScript is deactivated on your browser Japanese version The novel will also get an e-book and an audiobook release Impressed by Kakeru's agility, Kiyose persuades Kakeru to move into Chikusei-so, a run-down dormitory where he resides with eight other boys. Chikusei-so's colorful residents include identical twins Jota and Joji, honor student Shindo, detail-oriented Yuki, trivia junkie King, Tanzanian international student Musa, nicotine-loving Nico, and manga otaku Prince unbeknownst to Kakeru or any of the other dorm residents Chikusei-so is the historic home of the Kansei University Track and Field dorm and Kakeru is just the person Kiyose has been looking for Kiyose reveals his grand plan of assembling a 10-man team of runners to compete in the Hakone Ekiden the Chikusei-so gang aren't too athletic--or interested in participating this ragtag team will put aside their differences to pursue an elusive dream Run with the Wind is a thrilling celebration of what it means to run--for yourself The novel has also inspired a stage play adaptation and manga Miura's other works published in English include The Easy Life in Kamusari, Kamusari Tales Told at Night, and The Great Passage. The Great Passage inspired a live-action film in 2013, an anime series adaptation in 2016, and an upcoming live-action series in February HarperVia has previously published such novels as The Tatami Galaxy and The Tatami Time Machine Blues The imprint will release Park Seolyeon's A Magical Girl Retires novel in English on April 30 lifestyleRestaurant review: Kiyose is Iki Concepts' new kappo kaiseki omakase in Orchard RoadPHOTO: Iki ConceptsPUBLISHED ONJune 21, 2022 3:13 AMByEmily Seow“The hydrangea’s hue, reflected in rain puddles, exists just today,” so reads the haiku on the cover of our omakase menu at the newly opened Kiyose Named after the term referring to seasonal intentional language used in traditional Japanese poetry the fine kappo kaiseki restaurant takes over the space previously occupied by Yoshi – which shut when Chef Yoshiyuki Kashiwabara left for Japan – in the basement of Forum the Shopping Mall which also owns Nomi Dining Bar next door and casual restaurant brand Nozomi didn’t do much to the layout for the new concept The intimate space still seats up to 16 around the counter and seven in the private dining room though new and visually impactful combination of red wood and black marble interiors certainly help Kiyose stand out from its peers Kiyose is helmed by Chef Shimpei Taniguchi a Hiroshima native who spent his formative years being exposed to the diversity of ingredients born by the Seto Inland Sea and its surrounding Chugoku mountains These bounties sparked an interest in his country’s traditional culinary practices and after working his up way through Miyajima’s most established Ryokans Shimpei-san is able to showcase his own artistic take on cooking at Kiyose textures and presentation marry for an indisputably lovely dining experience Open for lunch ($128++) and dinner ($248++/$288++) our evening meal kicked off with some Yaki Edamame Tofu Cooked for almost an hour over consistent heat before it sets the tofu is lightly dusted with powder of the arrowhead root before going on the grill its structure holds even as we sank our teeth in to savour its soft flavour and texture where the simple side dish of Okinawan seaweed in vinegar is elevated with sweetfish (June is ayu season) and seared scallop Another gorgeous marriage of textures that whets the appetite with seasonal Japanese white onion jelly After a tasty morsel of Seasonal Corn Tempura Chef Shimpei’s take on this special occasion staple in Japanese cuisine is comforting and delicious Every spoon of egg custard yields an ingredient like the medley of mushrooms The sashimi course at any omakase restaurant in Singapore is probably the biggest indicator of a chef’s ingenuity with the season’s best Besides the requisite two types of tuna (akami and otoro) on the summer-themed plate and ishidai (striped beakfish) rolled carefully with oba leaf and bafun uni which accentuates the fish’s succulent texture Served together but on a separate dish are seared isaki (chicken grunt) flavourful from heat extraction of its tasty fat smoked to hay for another dimension to its firm Small eaters might be glad that there are only two parts to the Sushi course a deep-fried mound of red vinegared rice and Sakura ebi sandwiched between seaweed for a texturally wonderful bite but doesn’t make it any less tasty – think a chunky negitoro maki rolled with perilla leaf and pickles then topped with creamy silvers of Hokkaido bafun uni For the second last of our savoury courses we get A5 Kagoshima wagyu striploin cooked in dashi soy which is then layered into a bowl with Saitama yuba (tofu skin) fried eggplant (Japanese nasu is also in season) Undoubtedly a rich and satisfying dish that help you fill up if you weren’t already No Asian meal will leave you without carbs it was claypot rice with plump and juicy kinmedai (splendid alfonsino also known as golden eye snapper) that was blanched There’s a bit of performativity here with the spraying of water over the lid of the rice; apparently this was done when food was presented to royalty to check for signs of tampering Tonjiru is served alongside the claypot rice a miso-based pork and vegetable soup spiced up gobo (burdock root) with sansho pepper Not being able to finish the rice in the claypot is commonplace and what we really liked was that the chefs would prepare them as onigiri for diners to bring home as a simple lunch for the next day dessert was an extra special treat from Chef Shimpei A friend from Japan had sent over some dorayaki (Japanese pancake with a sponge cake flavour) in matcha and custard flavours and this resulted in warm pastry encasing extra oozy fillings for that one-of-a-kind finish Kiyose is located at 583 Orchard Road ALSO READ: Restaurant review: Blossom into spring with Japanese omakase concept Fukui This article was first published in City Nomads LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio Folks throughout Southern California will be celebrating the intersection of life and death during the next two months at Obon Hundreds of paper lanterns will illuminate the night sky as the dramatic sounds of the Taiko drum attract crowds and curious spectators Nishitokyo is one of the 30 municipalities in the Tama region which lies to the west of Tokyo's 23 special wards It is mainly a residential area for commuters who work in the city While often not publicised as a tourist location While the major shrines and temples within Tokyo can become quite crowded with tourists, Nishitokyo offers you the chance to experience the spiritual side of the city without the crowds. Pay a visit to Tanashi Jinja Shrine with its origins dating back to the 13th century a market of handmade goods called "Yaoyorozu no Sanpoichi" is held in the precincts of Tanashi Shrine find an interesting souvenir made by local craftsmen and artists and sample some delicious food from the local restaurants and cafes Aniplex unveiled a new teaser trailer for UniteUp! -Uni:Birth-, the second season of the UniteUp! television anime for Sony Music's "next dimensional idol project" UniteUp! during the Aniplex Online Fest stream on Monday The video teases the new outfits for the main characters and also reveals and previews the season's opening theme song "Uni:Birth" by the project's cast The show's first season premiered in January 2023, and Crunchyroll streamed the series as it aired The anime's first season featured four idol groups including: Sony Music launched the YouTube project to feature various artists and "hidden talents" in December 2021 Source: Aniplex USA's YouTube channel The staff for the television anime of Sony Music's "next dimensional idol project" UniteUp! debuted a new promotional video on Wednesday The video previews the cast's titular opening theme song and introduces Akira Kiyose sMiLea (a talent agency founded by the legendary idol Anela) scouts him to be an idol with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa: The anime's story centers on Akira Kiyose, who sings on a video streaming site under the singer name "KIKUNOYU." One day the talent agency sMiLea Production scouts him sMiLea is an agency founded by the retired legendary idol pair AneLa to train new budding idols Akira then forms an idol group with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa will have their debut alongside other new idol groups with sMiLea Production: Legit and Jaxx Jaxx The anime will feature four idol groups including: The cast will perform the show's theme song "Unite up!" Source: Comic Natalie Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information National Report Launched amid the mounting scare over the coronavirus a Japanese video chat website designed for hosting virtual drinking parties has soared in popularity while bars and pubs remain shut are seen by many Japanese as central to building strong relationships among friends and workmates to bond Tacnom--which means drinks at home in Japanese--has attracted 2.4 million users in its first two months “I really didn’t expect this impact and I’m extremely happy,” Takashi Kiyose chief executive of Tacnom’s operator 1010 Inc. Tacnom does not require downloads or registrations unlike other online video platforms but its users can create a URL link and share with their friends to join virtual gatherings of up to 12 people “I hope our service can help users meet people they cannot see now I would be very happy if their time at home due to self-restraints from going out will be enriched,” Kiyose said Japan remains under a state of emergency until end of May The move allows local municipalities to urge people to stay inside but without punitive measures or legal force The country has reported about 15,000 coronavirus cases Adjusting to the times and considering after-hours bonding as a key for socializing and teambuilding in Japan some companies are paying for their employees to get together virtually Japanese mobile gaming firm Gree offers a monthly budget of 3,000 yen ($28.07) per employee from April for food and drinks at home supporting online drinking parties among co-workers like-minded friends have also latched on to Tacnom to express themselves over a drink On a call with nine friends who share an interest in cross-dressing a Tacnom user who only identified himself as Anzu raised his cocktail toward the computer screen in a toast “My meeting party was initially planned at a karaoke parlor but all of them are closed now so I had to cancel I was looking for another way to interact,” said Anzu 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 Japanese version The second concert for Sony Music's "next dimensional idol project" UniteUp! announced with a video and a teaser visual on Sunday that the second UniteUp! television anime season will premiere in January 2025 under the title UniteUp! -Uni:Birth- The first season will start rerunning this October Sony Music launched the YouTube project to feature various artists and "hidden talents" in December 2021 Source: Comic Natalie We had their signature Sumiyakiya course set; for ¥5,000, you'll get three different cuts of meat to grill, a generous salad, liberally filled bowls of homemade kimchi and beansprout namul, buchimgae (Korean pancake), fried rice, a side dish (croquettes on the menu, grilled, seasoned meat in reality) and, of course, salad leaves to wrap your meat in – in this part of town, we'd argue that is a good deal. The marinated meat (halal wagyu) was perfectly seasoned, and their homemade kimchi (to ensure all ingredients are halal) and pancake also scored high points with our tasting team. The only downside was that the salad leaves were presented halfway through the meal, meaning we'd already devoured part of the meat before we could start wrapping properly. The menu has changed a bit over the years, with a strict focus on wagyu meat making way for a wider range of cuisines, including a rather extensive selection of Sri Lankan and Indian curries, biryanis and more. We can't speak for their quality, but it's certainly a more unorthodox way to mix & match your meal – one we suspect is a hit with the clientele, which is a mix of locals and tourists. Note alcohol can be ordered on request. It's known to be popular with tour groups, so with a mere 25 seats or so inside, we'd recommend making a reservation – and perhaps still be prepared for a wait. You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience Last week the Chinese shuttler stood victorious against Anmol Kharb to claim the Guwahati Masters (ANI) Intercontinental Legends Championship final set for June 5 in Greater Noida SRH skipper Pat Cummins achieves elusive milestone "I need new change": Trent Alexander-Arnold confirms Liverpool exit at end of contract Maharashtra archers top ranking round in three of four events as KIYG 2025 opens in Bihar CCI to meet BKLKP for title; Chembur Gym in two finals "Bihar emerging as sports super powerhouse," says BSSA CEO Raveendran Sankaran copyrights © aninews.in | All rights Reserved Enjoy over 100,000 Sunflowers at Kiyosen Sunflower Festival what is the first thing comes up in your mind Sunflower would be the flower to represent summer in many countries There are numbers of sunflower fields across the country during August and it’s one of most recommended places to visit in summer time If you think spectacular flower fields are only located in countrysides in Japan there is a massive flower field where over 100,000 dazzling sunflowers flourish through summer Let me introduce Kiyose Sunflower Festival the biggest scale of sunflower field in Tokyo Kiyose Sunflower Festival (清瀬ひまわりフェスティバル) is an annual flower festival held in summer since 2008 the suburb of Tokyo near Saitama Prefecture Over 100,000 sunflowers bloom at the vast filled of approx 24,000 square meters during the festival It is hard to believe that this large scale of sunflower field exists in the capital city As Kiyose City is famous for crop products there will be a small market selling local vegetables and food products during the festival Why don’t you take a summer leap to see the gorgeous and cheerful sunflowers within Tokyo Kiyose City can be accessed within 1 hour from the central Tokyo by Seibu-Ikebukuro line (direct from Ikebukuro Station) Access: 10 mins by bus from Kiyose Station then walk 6 mins from “Greentown Kiyodo” bus stop Map: https://goo.gl/EP1Ann More information about seasonal events and attractions in Japan "The world is my oyster." As a dedicated globetrotter and hammock enthusiast and discovering the world’s most incredible destinations I’ve always had a deep connection to my roots but my love for adventure has led me to spend over a decade exploring countries across the globe—from culture-rich cities to remote hideaways Travel isn't just a hobby for me; it's a lifestyle I'm constantly searching for new ways to fuel my wanderlust I’ve developed a wealth of knowledge and a treasure trove of tips that make traveling more enjoyable I've come to appreciate not only the beauty of travel but also the importance of understanding diverse cultures and I’m excited to share those lessons with others and firsthand stories that help travelers navigate their journeys to Japan or setting off on a global adventure From hidden gems in Japan to travel hacks that make any trip smoother I hope my insights inspire you to embark on your own adventures and make the most of every moment You can also find my stories here ▶ https://medium.com/@nahobm By Epic Dope Staff No Comments on UniteUp! Anime: New Promo Video Introduces Idol Akira television anime released a new promotional video for the series on December 28 The video previews the show’s opening theme song and features the character Akira Kiyose The CloverWorks-produced anime is directed by Shin’chiro Ushijima Majiro is the character designer and chief animation director for the show Hiromi Ishigami is slated to be the action director, Masakazu Miyake is handling art direction, Kazuko Nakashima is the color designer, Yukiko Nagase is the photography director and Yuki Hayashi is the music composer The anime’s plot revolves around Akira Kiyose who sings on a video streaming site under the alias KIKINOYU founded by a retired legendary idol pair AneLa The agency was founded to train new budding idols Akira forms an idol group with Banri Naoe and Chihiro Isuzugawa will have their debut along with other idol groups that sMiLea Production has bought together The cast members for the four idol groups include: The cast will perform the show’s theme song is a Japanese mixed-media project created by Sony Music Entertainment Japan It began with a YouTube channel in November 2021 which featured songs from various artists of different genres The anime series will revolve around a singer Akira Kiyose who is scouted by sMiLea Production a talent agency established by the legendary duo AneLa Sources: UniteUp! 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