2023-24 Report Mike Yamada is responsible for Prologis’ overall management and operations in Japan and was charged with further developing Prologis’ Japanese operations He was actively involved in the development leasing and property management activities of distribution facilities throughout Japan Mike was a senior officer at Fujita Corporation one of Japan’s major construction companies where he was responsible for all international construction and development projects He joined Fujita Corporation in 1976 and held several key management positions; he was based in the U.S where he was responsible for the development of office commercial and residential real estate projects he was involved in real estate securitization and fund operation and management Every connection starts with a conversation a high school girl who can see the "colors" of the emotions in people's hearts In order to keep her friends and family from feeling dark feelings At an antique bookshop in the corner of town she meets a beautiful woman with an incredibly beautiful color and a music-loving boy trying to put together a band The story follows these three sensitive people who gather together to play in a band Suzuki launched the adaptation in July 2024 Kadokawa shipped the third compiled volume on on February 10 GKIDS released the film on Blu-ray Disc on May 27 and on digital platforms such as Amazon, Apple, Google, Fandango, Microsoft The film opened in U.S. theaters in Japanese with English subtitles and with an English dub on January 24 GKIDS, Annecy, and Variety magazine's Animation Is Film festival in Los Angeles hosted The Colors Within's North American premiere screening on the event's opening day on October 18. The film won the festival's Audience Award Source: Kadokawa "I think it's important to follow up on the world of Virtua Fighter we've known up until now so yes it's the same world as the older Virtua Fighter games," Yamada said we're planning to make it so that by playing the new Virtua Fighter you'll find out things about the previous games that weren't necessarily apparent in them on their own," he added In regards to when in the universe the next Virtua Fighter takes place Yamada couldn't reveal that information at this time we're going to keep that a secret for now," he said Circling back to the teaser for the initial footage Famitsu asked if ring outs are returning to the franchise in the latest entry so I don't think ring outs would be removed stages where certain conditions can lead to ring outs.. Famitsu asked if there could be battles that aren't in the traditional 1v1 format that the series is so well known for "I'll leave that up to your imagination," Yamada concluded You can also read about how the developers are aiming to make the most innovative fighting game around and how they tried multiple times previously to make a new Virtua Fighter before figuring out things with the latest game Translations in this story provided by Nicholas "MajinTenshinhan" Taylor Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of New York straight to your inbox 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 Sign up for our email to enjoy New York without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) 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. New York the traditional multi-course Japanese dinner Studying Japanese tea and honing his craft among various restaurants in Japan including the three-Michelin starred Kitcho chef Yamada went on to open his own in his hometown of Fukuoka—Kaiseki Hanaei The chef moved stateside in the early 2010s invited to work alongside a trailblazer of the New York scene As executive chef of Tribeca’s Brushstroke chef Yamada served one of the earliest kaiseki meals in the city earning two stars from the Michelin Guide and two stars from The New York Times chef Yamada went on to man a 600-square-foot counter in midtown the chef returned to the scene with a new concept two years in the making.   RECOMMENDED: These 16 NYC restaurants were just added to the Michelin Guide Simply known as Yamada (16 Elizabeth Street) the kaiseki tasting counter opened its doors on April 2 Channeling the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi the interior keeps it minimalistic with a chef counter made of hinoki wood elements of black and gold marble to model kintsugi or the Japanese art of fixing broken items with gold and a sunken kitchen where guests can watch the chef at work Chef Yamada centers his 10-course meal around three principles: seasonality (shun) harmony (chōwa) and mindfulness (ikigai). Fish is a main feature of the multi-course meal with Hokkaido monkfish liver simmered in sweet soy paired with Mediterranean red shrimp in the Sakizuke, prized tuna belly Several of chef Yamada’s long-treasured signatures have returned including his silky and custardy Chawanmushi topped with Taraba king crab and Hokkaido uni and his rice Donabe dish prepared in a clay pot and cooked with firefly squid and ikura.  chef Yamada has curated a collection of Japanese spirits straight from the source you can find a select number of sake and shochu from Fukuda Sake Brewery an operation that dates back all the way to the Edo period the chef brings his knowledge of tea to his tasting room offering a cup at the beginning of the meal and ending it with a finely whisked “Isuzu” Kyoto Uji matcha to pair with the desserts.   reserve a spot and come watch the master at work.  Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us The accomplished alum visited Carleton to reflect on his experience and career a distinguished alum who has dedicated his career to fostering global partnerships and now serves as the Japanese ambassador to the United States Yamada shared reflections on his time at Carleton and the lessons that have shaped his diplomatic career The evening began with a warm introduction from Carleton president Alison Byerly who underscored Yamada’s impressive career trajectory After earning his second bachelor’s degree at Carleton Yamada held influential positions in Washington consistently advocating for international collaboration “I’m happy to be back,” expressing gratitude for the opportunity to reconnect with the community that played such a pivotal role in his life he acknowledged the trope of the seasoned alum sharing stories of “what it used to be like” and embraced it Originally sent to the United States to better understand the country Yamada chose Carleton for its close-knit community and rigorous academics he described the nervous anticipation of starting a new life alone in a foreign land the kindness he encountered — from floormates who welcomed him to an adviser whose generosity made a lasting impression — helped him find his footing Yamada highlighted the friendships that defined his Carleton experience spanning topics from personal anecdotes to cultural differences He recalled one pivotal moment when Ehrhardt asked why Japan was important to the United States Yamada admitted he struggled to respond at the time but that moment became the cornerstone of his career in diplomacy Central to Yamada’s philosophy is the belief that strong interpersonal relationships form the bedrock of effective diplomacy “The most important element between two countries is the relationship between their people,” Yamada said His bond with Ehrhardt exemplified this principle proving that mutual understanding and trust between individuals can translate into stronger international partnerships “Everything important I learned about this country noting that these experiences reinforced his commitment to fostering meaningful connections for the sake of diplomacy associate professor of political science and chair of political science and international relations On the current state of U.S.–Japan relations Yamada painted a picture of strength and collaboration emphasizing shared values like the rule of law He pointed to the importance of standing united against global challenges including Russian aggression and the implications for East Asia “Today’s Ukraine could be tomorrow’s East Asia,” he warned reaffirming Japan’s readiness to work alongside the U.S Yamada identified three key priorities for Japanese security: maintaining a strong U.S.–Japan alliance addressing Indo-Pacific security challenges through cooperation with like-minded nations and ensuring economic resilience through competitive supply chains When asked why he chose a diplomatic career Yamada spoke of his passion for international peace and stability but Czobor-Lupp countered with encouragement: “It’s not naive For students considering diplomacy as a career Yamada offered practical and philosophical guidance He urged them to embrace Carleton’s liberal arts education emphasizing the value of broad knowledge in becoming a productive diplomat Yamada encouraged Carleton students to follow in his footsteps “I’d love to work with fellow Carls to strengthen peace,” he said Mia Strubel Iram ’25 explores feminist movements in Kosovo with political science professor Summer Forester and Professor Arjendu Pattanayak publish paper in Entropy 507-222-4000 Sign In ‘Their scale is the same — or even larger — than the rooms themselves.’ In this compact home there’s no single viewpoint that reveals the full picture architecture becomes a series of tactile fragments: the cool dampness of raw concrete Brutalist home for a couple and their two cats Suzuko Yamada Architects orchestrates a choreography of voids happens not within rooms but in the negative space between forms Activities like cooking or laundry become spatial negotiations between monolithic elements ‘The family of objects appears to have looked for and found their places within the structure,’ the architects note describing a kind of architectural natural selection The two cats traverse this new terrain with ease moving through openings and around corners trailing breezes that thread the structure with fresh air and ambient noise from the street.  Nakano House occupies the entire 26 square meter lot in a dense Tokyo neighborhood The architects reject the idea of a ‘seamless integration’ between architecture and life Light from the street collides with concrete ‘Both life and nature are in tension with the architecture,’ they write ‘They exist together and sometimes connect but never blend.’ The result is a house that feels more like a chunk of urban geology than a home — a Brutalist mountain lodged in the cityscape a space that’s alive precisely because it’s not trying to be two staircases and cat walkways are treated as core structural elements the interior is defined by raw concrete surfaces and oversized architectural elements no single viewpoint reveals the entire interior space at once and feline movement animate the rigid concrete structure life and architecture are said to coexist in tension rather than harmony architect: Suzuko Yamada Architects | @yamadasuzuko lead architects: Suzuko Yamada project team: Suzuko Yamada Malibu Fukuda structural engineer: TECTONICA Yoshinori Suzuki Kakeru Tsuruta construction: Kudo Construction Firm Jin Otagiri AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Suzuko Yamada Architects has unveiled a newly built Tokyo residence with a striking Named the “Nakano House,” the building unfolds in multiple concrete levels within a small lot near a bustling shopping district the interior’s megalithic volumes and raw materiality create a sense of timelessness and spatial ambiguity in one of the world’s busiest metropolises While the different levels and rooms peek through the steps and railings lofted levels are configured to obscure the scale of structural elements “The house should belong to the inhabitant but seems to evade ownership existing in place as if it were a mountain or the city itself,” the firm said in a statement *This interview contains major spoilers for Anne of Green Gables 'It's been my experience that you can nearly always enjoy things if you make up your mind firmly that you will,' right?” Yamada began but she uses her imagination to imagine her friends in the mirror and other things She doesn't let herself stay in the depths of sadness I like the fact that she's always cheerful.” This is a philosophy that Yamada uses in her everyday life I'll consider it more tomorrow.' I can't keep mulling about unpleasant things forever And if I go to bed deciding I'll think about the issue tomorrow Beyond Anne's optimistic way of viewing the world Yamada thinks that another aspect of her character has kept her story in the popular consciousness for over 100 years: Anne's insatiable curiosity for knowledge She wasn't studying because she was forced to she studied because of her own interest and rose to the top Anne became a wonderful woman with an ever-expanding mind,” Yamada explained she did such outrageous things—she was such a cute and interesting girl—but she grew up to be such a wonderful person I think that had a lot to do with the fact that she was interested in so many different things and studied so hard.” Part of what makes Anne so unique as a character is how she goes against expectations At the time when Anne of Green Gables was written stories about orphan girls (known as “formula Ann” stories) followed a predictable pattern A female orphan offers her services to a lonely person the person comes to love the orphan and keeps her Rambunctious Anne with her temper and unique way of viewing the world is anything but a humble servant This difference in characterization is shown even in the spelling of her name it all has to do with how Anne wants to be viewed as a person “Anne's not someone to be pitied,” Yamada told me “She doesn't want to put herself in that kind of position That's why when Marilla first asks Anne to talk about her past—about what has happened up until then—Ann refuses She wants to think that it doesn't define her—despite the terrible circumstances she has endured.” it's a matter of empathy to Yamada: “Even with all she has been through at such a young age and her husband was a drunk that was hit by a train and died It's because of her circumstances that it was a matter of course that she wouldn't be able to be kind to me either.'” 'It's so sad that they did this to me.' But Anne with an E thinks Thomas has her own misfortune—that everyone has their own misfortunes and all sorts of things happen I think that Anne with an E is the one who truly understands that.” This empathy and understanding from Anne serves to highlight that we are all nuanced people We all have our own issues and we all suffer in our own ways.” Yamada continued “So we all come out of it with these kinds of answers and act in these kinds of ways It wouldn't be fun if they just got together so easily,” she laughed While Yamada started her career in voice acting as Anne her life since has allowed her to empathize with Marilla and had been playing Marilla on stage for six or seven years—I was doing it until before the COVID-19 pandemic so I really understand Marilla's feelings.” When it comes to her favorite supporting character “I think that having Diana as her dear friend helped Anne a lot [...] Diana and Anne have completely different personalities there are times when Anne and Diana grow a bit apart Anne grew up little by little—it's all thanks to her 'moonlight.'” But there might be another, more personal, reason for Yamada's love for Diana. "Even now, I'm very close with Gara Takashima (who played Diana) and we can talk about all sorts of things It's really thanks to Anne that she's still my dear friend.” we discussed the ending of the Anne of Green Gables story—Anne giving up her chance to go to college in order to stay and care for Marilla at Green Gables “I would [make the same choice as Anne] I think Green Gables is precious and so is Marilla—and Matthew “I think that I couldn't leave that place and leave Marilla alone.” there are times when I think about [the line] 'Anne's horizons had closed in since the night she had sat there after coming home from Queen's,'” Yamada said even though choosing that path narrowed her future she would still be able to find happiness in it she could find a different happiness—even though it's one on a different path.” “I think Anne was able to choose her path because she understood that in her heart,” Yamada continued “Anne doesn't lament the fact that she couldn't go on to higher education but instead faces the path she chose and can soar again upon it and the proof of Anne's growth cultivated together.” That's a wonderful thing—that strength to live I think that's what Anne is trying to convey through her story.” Additional interview assistance by Rebecca Silverman Please email if you would like to be allow listed Filters Close filters Neighborhood All Beverly Grove Culver City Eagle Rock Echo Park El Segundo Glendale Pasadena West Hollywood Filter all Home Decor Vintage Store Flea Market More Less Price Print Designers share their favorite places to shop for rugs in L.A. with a few surprises.A great rug can bring your whole room together Here are 15 of the best places to buy one in L.A A good rug can make all the difference in how your home looks and feels “We sold a rug to a young pop star who lived with it in a mansion in the Hollywood Hills without furniture,” said Gary Christensen director of the luxury rug dealer Mehraban on La Cienega Boulevard “Rugs often carry nostalgic memories of the home people grew up in,” Christensen added highlighting people’s emotional attachment to their rugs But rugs aren’t just nostalgia; they can be a real source of solace in the present — and enough to decorate an otherwise bare room Many showrooms in Los Angeles stock thousands of rugs from hand-knotted silks and vintage wool Moroccan carpets to antique Persian and Swedish heirlooms Which means it can be overwhelming to find the perfect rug Our journalists independently visited every spot recommended in this guide We do not accept free meals or experiences Since rugs are often sourced from around the world, many designers and business owners are holding their breath regarding tariffs. 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Lifestyle Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map 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 “From the time I was 5, every Christmas I’d get racetrack sets and RC cars,” says Young, wearing a B-Sedan baseball cap. “It’s always been cars in my life.” A model Toyota Celica. (Juliana Yamada / Los Angeles Times) Though toys lit his spark, it was his uncles’ street-racing days, and the Japanese cars they drove, that ultimately shaped his taste. The RX-3 he’s polishing now, once featured on the TV series “Jay Leno’s Garage,” isn’t just a vintage gem. It’s the same model owned by one of his uncles, and the first one that caught his ear. “I liked it because it sounded racy,” he says. A sign on the wall sums up the hub’s ethos: “Come for the cars, stay for the vibes.” But VJMU is about more than just cars. It’s also about inclusivity, mentorship and community building. What sets the club apart is its focus on making car culture accessible to everyone. Cars don’t need to be in mint condition. VJMU embraces an unapologetically raw and edgy spirit that Young likens to “underground hip-hop.” That ethos is reflected by VJMU handing out awards at its car shows such as “best patina” and “best work in progress.” From the Venice Boardwalk to Rodeo Drive and Boyle Heights’ Cesar E these walks allow you to experience L.A.’s streets and sidewalks by foot what matters more than a pristine restoration is how the car showcases its owner’s unique style reflected in the club’s motto: “Fresh s— only.” “It’s about individual expression through your build,” he says “Where’s the spin on it with your personality?” VJMU’s focus on making a personal statement with one’s car is rapidly turning into a movement with its own momentum Young just wanted to have some fun with friends While he was still a professional mixed martial artist Young — who owns and teaches classes at Fight Academy Pasadena — organized a casual potluck-style hangout for car-loving pals outside one of his matches Hoping to create something more intentional yet still personal he teamed up with car-obsessed friends: forklift mechanic Jaime Cabral IT professional Marlon Trujillo and Honda sales tech Henry Mendez A framed photo of VJMU club members hangs on the wall (Juliana Yamada / Los Angeles Times) The group of native Angelenos bonded over their shared love of pre-1975 Japanese cars Young explains that they have fewer moving parts than traditional piston engines yet deliver surprising power for their relatively compact cars from this era are considered smog-exempt saving both the cost and hassle of compliance Alongside Young’s RX-3 was Barbachan’s red ’72 Mazda RX-2 while Trujillo brought a vintage Mazda rotary engine pickup truck to the mix but his ’73 white Toyota Corolla still fit squarely within the pre-1975 Japanese car wheelhouse The group gave themselves a name — Vintage Japanese Motor Union — a logo printing VJMU decals and selling them for $5 each at local car meets and online “We wanted to see if we could expand our reach in the community throw events that reflect our style and monetize the brand,” Young says The grassroots branding helped fuel momentum and broaden their influence It also showed them their potential as a legitimate car club VJMU staged its first official car show in 2019 outside a friend’s body shop that drew 140 vintage Japanese cars and several hundred attendees The overwhelming turnout made it clear that it was time to establish a permanent home base of their own That marked the turning point for what has grown into a distinguished car club and brand — with major sponsors like Falken Tires Sunoco and Hagerty — as well as a marketing and events company curating high-profile gatherings like SoHo Warehouse’s five-year anniversary party last October which featured performances by notable hip-hop artists Talib Kweli and Murs Racing posters and photos are displayed on the walls (Juliana Yamada / Los Angeles Times) VJMU also boasts almost 24,000 social media followers An outlier in the Japanese classic car space as a prominent Black influencer Young acknowledges the importance of that visibility it’s less about recognition than representation but I do see it as a necessity for people to know that car culture runs through every neighborhood,” he says “It just so happens that I grew up in South Central and some people just didn’t take notice of us in general Young takes particular pride in VJMU’s identity as a Black- and Latino-owned car club competing as a team in a sport that’s traditionally been dominated by affluent At a recent race-meets-car-show at Willow Springs Raceway Young says it was deeply moving to witness so many Black and Latino kids feeling welcome in a space where they could not only see themselves reflected but begin to imagine their future in a world that hasn’t always made room for them That inclusive spirit is steering VJMU’s next phase Young’s developing a school-based internship program that would offer academic credit and paid experience to local youth granting access to a world they might otherwise have never stepped into framed by the picturesque Sixth Street Viaduct Its outdoor area is suited to large-scale car meet-ups and crowds and its cinematic surroundings match the club’s gritty aesthetic Tools and racing awards (Juliana Yamada / Los Angeles Times) The spot also embodies deep Los Angeles pride “We’re rooted in our L.A.-ness 100%,” Young says different aesthetics … it’s always been something that came about from L.A. whether it’s lowriders in Boyle Heights or driving out to the coast with the top down with the bridge kind of separating the East and West side,” he continues the clubhouse will house two race simulators available for rent with sponsored community days covering costs for those who can’t afford the fee Ask any local to define the neighborhood and they’ll tell you it’s the ‘real Eastside.’ In the meantime, Young is preparing for the clubhouse’s next big event, a Cinco de Mayo street celebration on May 4 with live music, local food vendors and, of course, plenty of vintage Japanese cars. Looking further ahead, he is hoping to shut down the Sixth Street Viaduct for a full-on VJMU takeover for the clubhouse’s two-year anniversary next year. Wherever the road beyond that leads, it’s clear that VJMU’s wheels are in motion. Juliana Yamada is a photography fellow at the Los Angeles Times. She grew up in Torrance and earned her bachelor’s degree in photojournalism from San Francisco State University. She has held photo internships at the San Francisco Chronicle, KQED and the San Francisco Standard and has worked with the Associated Press, CalMatters and more. In 2024, she received grant support from Women Photograph for a yearlong photo essay. Travel & Experiences because there was nothing more fantastic last year than Luna going psycho What do you recall of your initial reaction to finding out about what the writers had in store for you it was me this entire time!” It was a shock and it was definitely the talk of the town on set But I love playing darker characters and I’m really lucky because I basically get to play two different roles on the show then I’m gonna go full-out!” That was really fun I was just waiting by my phone for the new scripts to come out What did you do to prepare to play that totally unhinged version of Luna and I wanted to bring my own take to an evil character and they really helped me figure stuff out I did watch The Dark Knight like a week before the scripts came out I just love an evil character that’s having fun with it I like when they’re laughing at moments that aren’t particularly funny; I think that’s even a scarier choice than just being angry and frowning the entire scene So I brought some tweaks from Heath Ledger’s Joker I’m not saying that [an impression of him is] what I was doing but that definitely inspired me to have more fun with it and find the humor in some of the scenes I think Luna is so psychotic that she found Steffy begging for her life funny Steffy] is like the best scene partner ever We did the Charli XCX “Apple” dance that went viral [which Yamada posted to her Instagram Stories] after playing Luna as such a nice girl prior to the big reveal that you had a character that off her rocker in you I was really nervous about those scenes and how it was going to be perceived I was really surprised at how well it was perceived and how much everyone loved it So that first year of me playing Luna — playing a sweet girl was also new to me I feel like I got to bring in aspects of other characters that I’ve had the pleasure of playing in the past and I got to learn from all my experiences and bring it to Luna the B&B fandom was just going nuts for you on social media and what did it mean to you that people were so embracing of the work that you were doing And those episodes were airing like right [around] my birthday I was in Miami with my best friend and we were driving down to Key West — that was my birthday trip — and as she was driving I was on Twitter showing her all these funny tweets I spend so much time with Luna — I spend more time [playing her] than I do with my own family and I put a lot of time and work into this character so to see that everyone was loving it as much as I am… Digest: Then Luna had to hit the road for a little bit and go to jail What was it like for you when you realized that you weren’t done with Luna yet that there was going to be much more to her story on B&B Yamada: I remember I had a conversation with Brad because I was like, “She killed two people. She framed her mom She made a move on her mom’s boyfriend while she was locked up for her crimes… the amount of crimes I’ve committed [as Luna] is insane.” I was like “How am I gonna come back from this” And Brad was like What is her redemption arc gonna be?” But being in prison was so much fun “I’m gonna lose every game of ‘Never Have I Ever.’ ” I mean never have I ever been in fully body shackles [laughs] But I was really surprised [when Luna got out of jail] The special effects makeup of me being bruised and bloody was so much fun and the material I’m getting — I’m just so excited to come to work every day Digest: What was your approach to playing Luna this time around Because the storyline doesn’t invite the same level of “she has abandoned all morals” as it did before I feel like she’s been through a lot — but I don’t totally want to [commit to the idea] that she’s no longer crazy and is in her redemption era I definitely think there’s a little bit of crazy to her still “Is she fully manipulating the situation and playing the victim or is she actually remorseful?” I kind of have fun with it “I think I’m gonna play this more manipulative,” or “I think I’m gonna play this more genuine.” I just like keeping the viewers on their toes Digest: Speaking of which — Luna has no clue that the question of who her father really is has been answered Do you think she will remain determined to find out who her father is even though Bill has suggested that she is perhaps better off not knowing Yamada: I think she is pretty stubborn when she has set her sights on something I think she is struggling with that deeply and I don’t think that is something that shes’ going to come to terms with I’m hoping for more viral dance collabs between you and Jacqui Are you looking forward to sharing more scenes with her and Luna perhaps face some of the consequences of her I’m always excited and down to have scenes with her and I’m also excited to explore what the Finnegan/Nozawa dynamic is now Cage Match: Holding Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) hostage was just one item on Luna’s long rap sheet last year Soap Opera Digest has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services.Copyright © 2025 Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc By clicking Sign In, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and that you have read our Privacy Policy Metrics details The proposed study investigates the characteristics of Stefan blowing and activation energy on MHD Casson Diamond-\(\:\text{C}{\text{o}}_{3}{\text{O}}_{4}-\text{S}\text{i}{\text{O}}_{2}/\)\(\:{\text{N}\text{a}\text{C}}_{6}{\text{H}}_{7}{\text{O}}_{6}\:\)based trihybrid nanofluid over a sheet with LTNECs (local thermal non-equilibrium conditions) and permeable medium The significance of Marangoni convection as well as heat generation are considered In order to examine the properties of heat transmission in the absence of local thermal equilibrium conditions this paper makes use of a simple mathematical model Local thermal non-equilibrium situations typically result in two discrete and crucial temperature gradients in both the liquid and solid phases In systems where material qualities and heat transfer efficiency are crucial the utilization of Xue model and Yamada-Ota model and to assess the thermal conductivity of the nanofluid adds a comparison dimension and enables optimized design The controlling partial differential equations are reduced to non-linear ordinary differential equations using an appropriate similarity transformation The Bvp4c technique is used to resolve the resulting equations numerically Applications in modern thermal management systems especially those requiring precise heat transfer control (e.g. The model is especially applicable to processes where chemical reactions and internal heat sources are important like in catalytic reactors and combustion systems because it takes into account activation energy and heat generating effects The findings indicate that when the value of the interphase heat transmission factor increases the solid phase’s temperature profile and liquid phase heat transfer rate drop The novelty of current investigation is the significance of Stefan blowing on magnetized Marangoni convective flow of Casson Diamond-\(\:\text{C}{\text{o}}_{3}{\text{O}}_{4}-\text{S}\text{i}{\text{O}}_{2}/\)\(\:{\text{C}}_{6}{\text{H}}_{9}\text{N}\text{A}{\text{O}}_{7}\:\)tri hybrid nanofluid with non-equilibrium local thermal conditions The characteristics of heat generation and activation energy is also analyzed the shooting method (bvp4c) is applied to find the solution differential equations are successfully solved The shooting approach is a popular method for solving DEs (differential equations) due to its ease of use The characteristics of numerous dimensionless factors on the solutal velocity and thermal distributions have been investigated graphically Analyze how heat generation and activation energy affect the solutal and thermal fields and solutal fields of the Casson THNF are affected by Marangoni convection To determine how Stefan blowing of trihybrid nanofluid influence the flow To ascertain the impact of volume fraction nanoparticles on the Casson trihybrid nanofluid momentum and thermal boundary layer Investigate how the Xue model and Yamada-Ota model To determine how LTNEEs impact the thermal boundary layer of solid and liquid phase of Casson trihybrid nanofluid In a complex three-dimensional flow involving a Casson fluid embedded with a trihybrid nanofluid made up of silicon dioxide (\(\:\text{S}\text{i}{\text{O}}_{2}\)) cobalt oxide (\(\:\text{C}{\text{o}}_{3}{\text{O}}_{4}\)) and diamond nanoparticles scattered in a base fluid of \(\:{\text{C}}_{6}{\text{H}}_{9}\text{N}\text{A}{\text{O}}_{7}\) the model described examines the effects of LTNE In systems where material qualities and heat transmission efficiency are crucial the utilization of Xue and YO (Yamada-Ota) models to assess the thermal conductivity of the NF (nanofluid) adds a comparison dimension and enables optimized design or chemical composition along a liquid interface can cause surface tension gradients which in turn drive the fluid flow phenomena known as Marangoni convection The liquid moves from areas of low surface tension to areas of high surface tension as a result of these gradients This phenomenon is important in natural systems like tears on a liquid surface as well as in technologies like microfluidics where surface tension effects predominate due to the low gravity forces The subsequent similarity variables are presented:44 Where \(\:\text{S}\text{b}=\frac{{C}_{w}-{C}_{{\infty\:}}}{1-{C}_{w}}-\) Stefan blowing parameter \(\:Pr=\frac{{v}_{f}}{{\alpha\:}_{f}}-\) Prandtl number \(\:M=\frac{{\sigma\:}_{f}{B}_{0}^{2}}{{\rho\:}_{f}}-\)magnetic parameter Schmidt number \(\:-\:\:Sc=\frac{{\nu\:}_{f}}{{D}_{B}},\:\:\)Marangoni number Marangoni convection parameter\(\:-\:Rn=\frac{{\sigma\:}_{0}{T}_{0}{\gamma\:}_{T}l}{{\mu\:}_{f}{\nu\:}_{f}}\) inter-phase heat transfer factor\(\:-H=\frac{{{\alpha\:}_{f}h}_{fs}}{c{k}_{f}}\) porosity-modified conductivity ratio\(\:-\gamma\:=\frac{{k}_{f}}{c{k}_{s}}\),\(\:\:E=\frac{{E}_{a}}{\text{K}{T}_{{\infty\:}}}-\:\)activation energy parameter \(\:Rc=\frac{{k}_{r}^{2}{\text{r}}_{0}}{L}-\)chemical reaction parameter \(\:\delta\:=\frac{{\text{T}}_{\text{w}}-{\text{T}}_{{\infty\:}}}{{T}_{{\infty\:}}}-\) temperature difference Heat source parameter \(\:-{Q}_{\text{T\:}}=\frac{{Q}_{0}}{{\left(\rho\:{C}_{p}\right)}_{f}}\:,\) porosity parameter\(\:-K=\frac{{\upsilon\:}_{f}}{{K}^{*}}\),\(\:\:{Q}_{t}=\frac{{Q}_{0}{l}^{2}}{{\left(\rho\:{C}_{p}\right)}_{f}{v}_{f}}-\) thermal heat source parameter,\(\:\:{Q}_{e}=\frac{{Q}_{1}{l}^{2}}{{\left(\rho\:{C}_{p}\right)}_{f}{v}_{f}}-\) exponential heat source parameter The important physical quantities are as follows: here \(\:{Re}_{x}=\frac{{u}_{w}x}{v}\) and \(\:{Re}_{y}=\frac{{V}_{w}y}{v}\:\)are Reynolds numbers. Table 1 tabulates the applications of the modules of the taken tetra hybrid nanofluid The nonlinear coupled ODEs (17)-(21) and the designated BCs (boundary conditions) presented in Eqs. (22–24) can be numerically solved using the integrated Bvp4c solver computational tool and the shooting technique in MATLAB Now add the following parameters to the equation: The skin friction between the current study and previous investigations using the integer case and merely common factors is compared in Table 2 The compatibility between the two results is undeniable This increases the validity of the current examination (a)Curves of \(f'\left( \zeta \right)\) and \(~\theta \left( \zeta \right)\) versus \(~\beta\) (b) Curves of \(g'\left( \zeta \right)\) versus \(~\beta\) and \(\delta\) (a)Curves of \(f'\left( \zeta \right)\) and \(~\theta \left( \zeta \right)\) versus \(~\beta\) (b) Curves of \(f'\left( \zeta \right)\) versus \(\Phi\) (a)Curves of \(g'\left( \zeta \right)\) versus \(\Phi\) and Ma 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second consecutive RGPS Jamul Main Event victory) qualified Yamada for the $300 Dream Seat Invitational at Thunder Valley Casino in December Yamada made the short flight to the Sacramento-area poker room and topped a field of 47 RGPS ring winners to secure another victory The grand prize in that event awarded a seat to the PGT Championship Yamada found himself among a field of more than 40 of the world’s best tournament players at PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas on Friday The PGT Championship runs as a two-day freeroll event with a $1,000,000 prize pool The action started Friday with the top 40 players from the 2024 PokerGo Tour leaderboard in the field Yamada planned on conducting business as usual at the poker table He spoke with PokerOrg just prior to the start of play.  I think I would give this situation a whole lot of weight,” Yamada said I understand what poker is and the different avenues to get to the top.”  I don’t give too much weight to any one tournament.” Yamada’s poker lifetime includes more than $450,000 in live tournament earnings He’s a staple of success at San Diego-area poker events In addition to his status as a two-time defending Main Event champion at the RGPS Jamul series Yamada also scored a win in the MSPT Sycuan Main Event in May 2023 Other pros in the field on Friday included Viktor Blom and many other crushers from the high-stakes tournament circuit.  Yamada was out in the early going of Day 1 and the $500K dream was over and Jim Collopy made Saturday's final table That collection of players is vying for the $500,000 first-place prize and the champion will be crowned at the PokerGO Studio on Saturday planned on catching the first available flight home to San Diego to get back to his family “I pride myself on everything I’ve learned throughout the years “It comes down to staying even-keel mentally and looking at the situation as these are my chips and sticking to that as opposed to making emotional decisions.” Photos courtesy of RGPS/Alicia Skillman and PokerGO/Antonio Abrego In Tokyo Midtown’s lawn, Marble Mountain by Suzuko Yamada Architects rises like a mini landscape for kids to climb, jump, and explore. This aluminum-structured playset turns a simple patch of grass into an adventure Sharp peaks and deep valleys create rugged terrain and red—just like layers of rock in the earth creating a sense of adventure and movement The irregular placement of the cones keeps the space dynamic a soft artificial turf makes sure every landing is a safe one all images courtesy of Suzuko Yamada Architects Cities often hide the ground beneath layers of concrete and asphalt. Through Marble Mountain, the Japanese Suzuko Yamada Architects does the opposite their movements blending into the marbled patterns The reflections of movement in the marbled patterns create a playground that feels like it’s constantly shifting—solid yet always in motion the playset is composed of aluminum panels its undulating form is strong but lightweight the installation embodies the dynamic relationship between stability and movement The textured peaks and valleys of the structure invite children to navigate their own paths through its sculpted crests Marble Mountain by Suzuko Yamada Architects rises like a mini landscape for kids this aluminum-structured playset turns a simple patch of grass into an adventure peaks and deep valleys create rugged terrain the swirling colors represent layers of rock in the earth architect: Suzuko Yamada Architects | @yamadasuzuko COVID-19 Updates Vaccine and Booster Information View All Media Advisories View All Speeches & Testimony Sign up for a newsletter or update your subscription preferences While the defendant was found guilty on 13 of the 18 charges — including second-degree assault and multiple counts related to fleeing and evading police as well as failing to render aid to an injured person the decision to acquit on the most serious charges of attempted first- and second-degree murder or even first-degree assault is difficult to accept This outcome is devastating—not only for Sgt Kepp but for every member of our department who has stood beside him throughout his recovery and pursuit of justice we have limited influence over how the judicial process unfolds we must accept and respect the decisions rendered and now during his inspiring return to duty Pat has never lost hope — and neither have we and we are proud that his tireless efforts led to the passage of the Sgt which will hold reckless drivers more accountable with stricter penalties and real consequences I want to thank State’s Attorney John McCarthy and the entire Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office for their unwavering commitment to seeking justice in this case Although today’s outcome is not precisely what we hoped for His resilience and dedication to service will continue to inspire this department and our community who played Anne Shirley in the classic 1979 anime In the first part of this two-part interview, Yamada talks about the backstage aspects of her time working on Anne of Green Gables—how she got the role of Anne, her experience working with acclaimed Ghibli directors Isao Takahata and Hayao Miyazaki “It all started over a matter of 2,000 yen,” Yamada began. “Kōhei Miyauchi who played the grandfather in Heidi of the Alps and was my senior in the theater company that I belonged to at the time said they're doing auditions for Anne of Green Gables “At that time, I didn't have any feelings about the audition for Anne—about whether I wanted to play the role of Anne or even be a voice actor.. I had played leading roles in musicals for children in the theater company but I hadn't been given a proper role with many lines in a normal production.” Yamada continued I was given the book Anne of Green Gables and was told 'Please read this part on this page.' I read a lot of lines which turned out to be really fun and exciting my manager and I went to Takano at Shinjuku Station to eat a chocolate parfait I ate the chocolate parfait with my 2,000 yen “I really wanted to get the role but I overdid it and things didn't go well. When I went to the callbacks, the sound director, Yasuo Urakami only heard a few lines from me before he said 'Are you the one who came the other day?' and 'Your performance is completely different I practiced desperately at home and got so tense I want to pass the audition,'” Yamada lamented “So even as I was given notes [from the sound director] I couldn't perform with that same relaxed and joyful feeling at all like during the first round and I was sent home in about 10 minutes… I had done an hour the first time Since we recorded for an hour the first time 'This girl's voice is a little strange…'” Yamada told me while giving her best Takahata impression “As the other finalist for the role had a beautiful voice Takahata said Hayao Miyazaki [who was doing scene setting and layout for the show in his pre-Ghibli days] apparently said the cute and beautiful one is better!" But in the end it seems that I was chosen because Takahata recommended me.'” Interestingly, there is a bit of an epilogue to that story. “10 years later Anne of Green Gables was made into a movie. I met Takahata for the first time in a long while and the first thing Takahata said to me, scratching his head as usual, was, 'Well, Yamada's voice for Anne wasn't as strange as I thought it would be.' That was the first thing he said to me after such a long time!” Yamada said in mock indignation. “Producer Junzō Nakajima Right?,' He tried as hard as he could," she laughed "But Takahata didn't seem to care at all and just said That wasn't Yamada's only story about Takahata While she didn't meet him often—as his notes were passed down through sound director Yasuo Urakami—there was one meeting that still sticks out in her mind today “One day Urakami took me to the production site of the anime because he said “we should ask Takahata to provide more drawings on the screen during recording—to have something being shown on the recording booth video screen thanks for coming,'—at that time his hair was like a bird's nest,” she laughed “When we tried to say something about the illustrations he would start muttering to himself about the contents of Anne of Green Gables.” Yamada laughed again completely immersed in the work!' In this situation 'Please add more illustrations [to the recording booth monitor]' That's my most vivid memory of him.” Over the course of recording for the 50-episode anime, Yamada made friendships with the other female voice actors. “Fumie Kitahara and Urakami told me to deliver the script to Kitahara's house in Aoyama two or three days before recording every week she would tell me things about how to act—not like Yamada had the opposite kind of friendship with her other veteran female costar. “Miyoko Asō so you need to create more sexiness within yourself.'” Yamada explained “Asō was kind enough to say all sorts of things to me directly Kitahara always told me things in a rather gentle way But when it comes to her time in the recording booth for Anne of Green Gables, one scene stands out above all others: the death of Matthew. “That scene is painful,” Yamada reminisced 46 years after the fact. “I cried even during the actual recording session, so it took quite a while to record. At that time, I really felt like Ryūji Saikachi [Matthew's voice actor] was dying.. “I was crying so hard I couldn't say my lines For this scene we just need Eiko and the other two.. but to actually say it out loud—and to have Saikachi beside me having just said something like 'I'd rather have you than a dozen boys Anne,' gave me great happiness but also great sadness—to have Matthew pass away was indescribably sad fully realized that 'There was someone who really loved me.' It'll make you cry Stay tuned for part two of our interview with Eiko Yamada where we dive into her relationship with Anne of Green Gables and the character that jump-started her voice acting career Soap Opera Digest: How did you (meaning you not Luna!) find out and react to the twist that Finn is Luna’s father I also felt deep down in my gut that Tom Starr wasn’t really her father I was convinced that maybe Jack could be Luna’s biological father I remember seeing a few fan theories in the past that suggested Finn could be Luna’s dad so that possibility was always in the back of my mind it wasn’t until I saw the scripts where Finn was administering the paternity tests that it finally hit me — “Oh Digest: What do you like and find interesting about the twist Yamada: I’m so excited to dive into this family tree has been questioning Luna’s paternity since I first joined the show so it’s satisfying to finally have some concrete answers Finn being Luna’s father really spins such a tangled web creating obstacles in so many characters’ relationships I love how Luna never fails to stir up chaos — whether she means to or not The Finnegan/Nozawa bloodline is messy and I’m here for all of it Digest: Did you and Tanner Novlan (Finn) have a chance to talk about this development behind the scenes Yamada: Brad [Bell, B&B’s executive producer/head writer] and the rest of the writers at B&B are amazing at keeping us on our toes, so Tanner and I found out about this storyline with the rest of the cast when the scripts came out We definitely made sure to take the time to break down the scenes and make sense of everything Not only was this a huge bombshell for Luna and Finn The best part of being on this show is getting to play such dramatic storylines and bringing them to life in a way that feels true to our characters Tanner and I spent time discussing how both Finn and Luna would feel in each moment Digest: Are you looking forward to working more with Tanner as the storyline unfolds Yamada: I’m very thrilled to be working more with Tanner Our past scenes have mostly been conversational and casual so this new storyline has been such an exciting shift in our dynamic Tanner is genuinely such a great person to work with and even though our scenes are much more intense and emotional now he still manages to bring a sense of lightness into the process We often find ourselves laughing and joking around even in the midst of some pretty heavy moments and it’s those little moments that make the work feel like play It’s been a really fun experience collaborating with him and I’m looking forward to seeing where this new journey takes us Digest: Can you describe what a paradigm shift finding out that Finn is her dad is for Luna Yamada: Thinking someone’s your cousin your whole life only to find out he’s actually your father That’s insane news for Luna to wrap her head around It’s like every single memory she has with Finn from her childhood is a complete lie I don’t think Luna would even have the words to describe it as just a “paradigm shift” — it’s way bigger than that It’s like her whole world has been turned upside down and she now has to try and make sense of everything she thought she knew Digest: What do you imagine is going through her mind as she reels from the news Yamada:  I think this is such a conflicting she’s having to realize that her mother has been lying to her her whole life she’s finally getting the answer she’s been wanting for her entire life It’s like a mix of relief and pain all at once And then there’s the weight of Tom and Hollis’s murders— those are definitely still heavy on her mind Did she really ruin her life — and so many others’ lives — just to come to this truth Digest: What do you remember about filming the scenes where Luna hears this incredible news from Finn What did you want to communicate to the audience about how Luna reacts I remember feeling so cathartic while filming these scenes The average person usually doesn’t get the chance to tap into emotions like this I think it’s been tricky for the audience to figure out if Luna is truly sincere and “reformed,” and that’s something I’ve enjoyed playing around with she’s just a girl who’s been desperately wanting to know who her father is Hearing the words “I’m your father” from Finn was the absolute last thing Luna expected There’s a massive sense of shock but an overwhelming feeling of relief in finally knowing Digest: On the subject of how long Luna has longed to find out her father’s identity do you think this might be a case of “be careful what you wish for” or do you think having a definitive answer could be a good thing for her Yamada: I definitely think having a definitive answer is a good thing for Luna just look at all the terrible things she did because she didn’t know I’m really curious to see what her next move will be I’m pretty positive that Steffy won’t allow Luna to be a part of the family but we all know Luna isn’t one to just give up do you think it will affect Luna’s view of her mother to find out that she had intimate relations with Finn Digest: One of the ramifications of Finn being Luna’s dad is that it means that Steffy is her stepmother What are your thoughts on the Steffy angle of this reveal given the messy history between Luna and Steffy Luna really chose the worst possible person to lock in a cage Your stepmother is one of the last people you should be putting behind bars the scenes I shared with Jacqui [MacInnes Wood Steffy] last year were so much fun to film and I’m very happy to be a part of Steffy’s orbit — even if it’s not for the best reasons Steffy is such a badass and definitely not someone to be messed with I just hope the “Sinn” fans aren’t too upset with me for stirring up trouble in their marriage Digest: Another ramification is that Sheila is her biological grandmother Do you hope to have the chance to work more with Kimberlin Brown (Sheila) Yamada: Kimberlin is the OG baddie of our show and I’m beyond excited to be a part of her lineage Some of Luna’s behaviors make so much more sense now — she’s got Sheila’s blood running through her veins Sheila and Luna haven’t had the chance to share scenes yet and we’ve both been dying to work together I’m sure we’ll have some killer scenes together — no pun intended Digest: By making Luna the granddaughter of Sheila Brad Bell has given your character yet more important lineage within the B&B canvas Yamada: I’m so grateful to Brad for so many reasons Starting out as a sweet Forrester intern falling in love “for the first time,” and then doing a complete 180 last year to become a murderous villainess — this show has fulfilled me so much creatively and helped me grow as an actor Not every actor gets the chance to play two completely different characters and I’m truly appreciative of Brad for giving me that opportunity It also means so much to me that Luna’s family tree is expanding With Luna being tied to so many iconic characters it feels like she’s really starting to solidify her place in the roster From Here To Paternity: Luna is thrown for quite the loop when Finn (Tanner Novlan) broke the news that he is her biological dad The nuns at the Catholic girls’ school in Nagasaki Japan that Totsuko Higurashi attends in Naoko Yamada’s feature The Colors Within might well sing “How do you solve a problem like Totsuko?” She spends a lot of time in chapel reciting the serenity prayer but she keeps stumbling into behavior the church considers improper — and even sinful Part of the trouble lies in her ability to see “colors,” a sort of polychrome aura that people radiate Totsuko relies on those perceptions for guidance The gentle blue of classmate Kimi Sakunaga causes her to maintain their friendship even after Kimi drops out of school They start jamming in an abandoned church and form the band White Cat Hall There are no real villains in The Colors Within — the characters struggle with others’ expectations rather than external foes Totsuko strives to balance the dictatress of conventional religiosity against the very real understanding the visions of color bring her Rui’s mother expects him to become a doctor; Kimi feels crushed by her grandmother’s expectations Friendship and music provide the characters with a much-needed outlet which opened in Japan in August and will be getting a wide U.S in a recent interview conducted via email: Animation Magazine: Can you tell us about the source of the idea for the film Naoko Yamada: I wanted to create something that would stimulate the imagination of the people watching making full use of the special qualities of animation a medium built from multiple elements — movement I made sound and color the pillars of the project and tried to create a film that would allow the viewer to enjoy the sensory experience You have described the characters as “children who have yet to realize what their feeling are.” Could you please expand on that thought This film depicts children who can’t express their worries and secrets I came to realize that the “villains” in this story existed inside of them Peering into their inner psyches was quite interesting and I barely felt any need to prepare external obstacles for the sake of the story I think it’s quite wonderful to be able to just feel to feel moved or to feel sad without having to put a name on those feelings But Totsuko has been hurt by how others reacted to the very intuitive way she sees things and worried about it Kimi and Rui all bottle up their worries inside themselves and can’t bring themselves to blame others when things don’t go well Why did you set the story in a Catholic school Shinto and irreligion are the most common religions in Japan; Christians are said to make up only 1% of the population only around 10% of the students are believers I really like the broad-mindedness of Japanese people where differences in belief are accepted and mutually acknowledged I wanted to create relationships like that in the film Nagasaki has a long history with Christianity — the religion was first introduced to Japan there and I felt the kindness and strong wills of the people which matched the themes I wanted to depict in The Colors Within It’s not that I wanted to make a film that focused on religion but rather that Totsuko’s spiritual support naturally came from those teachings and ways of thinking The theremin is an arcane instrument — what drew you to it expressive hand movements used in theremin performances would work well in animation who lives her life sensing invisible colors perhaps her burden would get a bit lighter Maybe she feels he’s complicit in matters of the invisible Rui has always had an interest in electronic music would allow him to keep his music a secret from his mother How did you and composer Kensuke Ushio collaborate on the songs in the film Colors Within marked my fourth time working with Kensuke Ushio so we knew what working to make a project better looked like The biggest challenge was creating the songs Totsuko and the band play in the film I wanted viewers to like the three members of White Cat Hall The songs needed to sound like something the characters could have believably written and played with Ushio composing the music and me writing the lyrics We took ideas from our own pasts as students who loved music but looking back on it now it was all quite fun did you have a Japanese or an international audience in mind I hope that film can be something borderless and free something that transcends nationality and race I hoped to realize that goal by creating a film that captures a universal feeling The Colors Within was produced by Science Saru (Japan) following an Oscar-qualifying run in Los Angeles in December We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category 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cookies are used to understand and analyse the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns Shochiku announced that one of the major Japanese actor Takuya Kimura will appear in Japanese auteur Yoji Yamada‘s latest film “Tokyo Taxi” to be released on November 21   “Tokyo Taxi”  will be the centerpiece film of the company’s 130th anniversary and expectations from the company are said to be high “Tokyo Taxi” is based on the French film “Driving Madeleine“(French titled,”Une Belle Course“) released in 2023 and the story takes place in Tokyo and is said to be a human story that begins with sending a madam off to an elderly care facility for her final days of life A madam will be played by Chieko Baisho, who meets a cab driver, played by Kimura, and experiences various miracles. This is the first time in 19 years that Kimura teamed up again with director Yamada since “Love and Honor” in 2006 grossing over 4.1 billion yen at the box office It has also been 21 years since Ms. Baisho and Kimura co-starred in the 2004 animated film “Howl’s Moving Castle.” Kimura plays a cab driver for the first time in his career and is on the verge of having his license suspended In addition to play the cab driver for the the first time there was something “unusual” about this film for Kimura Kimura is known for his leading roles in both TV dramas and movies and he also plays a top chef in the movie “Grand Maison Paris,” which was released in December 2024 This is the first time in 16 years that Kimura has played a role other than the lead in a film since the 2009 French film “I Come With the Rain There have been almost no examples in films released in Japan On the official website of “TOKYO TAXI,” Kimura’s name is listed after Baisho who has been at the forefront of leading roles for a long time was once pointed out by a “close friend” in his career as an actor who co-starred in the 1993 drama “Asunaro Hakusho” (Fuji Television) spoke about Kimura when he appeared on the variety show “Poka Poka” (Fuji Television) in August 2024 “Why don’t you do something like Tome (the actor whose name appears last in the performance) I don’t think he should play the leading role I think it would be fun to play the second lead because it would change your point of view It seems that Tsutsui wanted to tell Kimura that it would be beneficial for him to play supporting roles as well It can be said that Tsutsui’s advice has already become a reality who first gained attention in “Asunaro Hakusho” (co-starring Tsutsui) became a social phenomenon with the 1996 drama “Long Vacation” (Fuji Television) and since then he has been used more and more often in leading roles In the 2022 drama “Mirai e no 10 Count” (TV Asahi) he played a former amateur boxer who had lost the will to 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All rights reserved Lisa Yamada’s Luna Nozawa has been chillin’ at Bill Spencer’s luxurious pad since the start of the year quite the cushy turn of events for the murderess you killed two people and you get to be on house arrest in a big old mansion!’ I want to switch lives with Luna at this point [laughs] “Anything can happen on the show and that’s kind of like the beauty of it.” What Yamada most relishes about Luna’s new living arrangement is that she gets to spend so much time working opposite Bill’s portrayer “Don is the most amazing scene partner to work with and there’s honestly kind of a ‘life imitating art’ [kind of situation] Don has been such a mentor to me and the way that he’s guiding Luna through her troubles and helping her navigate what’s next for her has honestly been parallel to my relationship with Don He gives me so much great advice and our relationship is amazing behind the scenes I couldn’t have asked for a better scene partner So it’s really nice to be able to pull from our actual Bill and Luna’s relationship has had a lot of iterations over the course of Yamada’s time on the show to having romantic feelings for him and planting a kiss on him while he was dating her mother “I definitely think that he is like a paternal figure to her,” Yamada offers ‘Why did Luna make a move on Bill?’ I really thought about it and I think that she’s never had a strong male presence in her life I think it was hard for her to navigate [the difference between] familial feelings and romantic feelings the first man that had been there for her in a way that a father should but I think she is actually embarrassed about making a move on Bill Mi casa es su casa: Bill (Don Diamont) has welcomed Luna into his home Lisa Yamada explained that Luna is a master manipulator who may get along swimmingly with her evil grandmother The Bold and the Beautiful’s Lisa Yamada is excited to find out what’s next for Luna. She began as an innocuous intern with stars in her eyes she came floating back when Bill rescued her from being beaten daily and transferred her incarceration to his cushy mansion Luna’s been yelling to anyone who can hear that she’s learned the error of her ways Yamada chimed in about what Luna may have up her sleeve It’s still unclear whether Luna is truly remorseful for murdering Tom (Clint Howard) and Hollis (Hollis W. Chambers), as well as trapping Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) in a building slated for demolition. Yamada spoke with Soaps recently but she killed two people… let’s mix it up a bit!’” she gleefully shared Bill (Don Diamont) feels he can relate to her because they both had crappy upbringings Luna’s excuse for her actions is that she didn’t have a father figure growing up Finn (Tanner Novlan) has been revealed to be her bio-daddy that pesky stumbling block of her trying to kill Steffy keeps getting in the way as Yamada hilariously noted that upon the reveal and I locked his wife in a cage…What do we do about that?”   READ THIS: Find out what’s coming up on B&B. Although Steffy wants to send her back to prison I have faith that she’ll somehow find a way around Steffy and maybe that means befriending her grandmother!” Her grandmother is none other than the even more murderous Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) who seems to have successfully changed her ways if anyone in the world can truly empathize with Luna Get ready for the next ultimate dystopian entertainment experience with Quiztopia a new series adapted from the cult-favorite manga "Kokumin Kuizu." Originally written by Reiichi Sugimoto and illustrated by Shinkichi Kato the manga was serialized in 1993 and became a rare find until its reissue by Ohta Publishing Company due to high demand the narrative revolves around a government-sanctioned quiz show with supreme authority as established by the Japanese Constitution Contestants who win have any wish granted by the government but those who lose face severe consequences This deadly game tests participants’ resolve to pursue their deepest desires The Naked Director) stars as the charismatic quiz host who captivates audiences with his exceptional performance skills and enthralls the nation When a group of dissidents aiming to overthrow the system confronts him The series is directed by Teruyuki Yoshida The screenplay is co-written by Director Yoshida and Magy who has been involved in writing for dramas including Criminologist Himura and Mystery Writer Arisugawa and #BeMyFamily Executive producer Shinichi Takahashi (City Hunter Tokyo Swindlers) and chief producer Akira Morii (Alice in Borderland Yu Yu Hakusho) also bring their expertise to this thrilling adaptation https://www.netflix.com/quiztopia by Alex Billington April 15, 2025Source: YouTube "A return to the golden age of samurai cinema." Well Go USA has revealed an official trailer for 11 Rebels, an action movie set in feudal Japan made by veteran action filmmaker Kazuya Shiraishi. After premiering last year at the Tokyo Film Festival and opening Japan last fall, Well Go will release 11 Rebels on VOD in the US starting in June this summer Shiraishi Kazuya directs this action epic where a group of small town cons are drafted to defend a fortress from government forces a motley squad of criminals and samurai undertakes a desperate defense – their stand triggered by clashing interests of the Shibata clan When the officials who offered them freedom back off their promise Brutal and epic and intense throughout - tons of fights galore Here's the official US trailer (+ poster) for Kazuya Shiraishi's action film 11 Rebels, direct from YouTube: Find more posts in: Foreign Films, To Watch, Trailer Add our RSS to your Feedly +click here+ Latest posts now available on Bluesky: Get the latest posts sent on Telegram Want emails instead?Subscribe to our dailynewsletter updates: Portuguese top-division club Nacional announced the signing Monday of Japan men's Olympic football team midfielder Fuki Yamada on loan from J-League side Kyoto Sanga who represented Japan at last summer's Paris Games will be on loan until the end of the ongoing European season The 23-year-old from western Japan's Shiga Prefecture is a product of Kyoto's youth system and spent the last J-League season on loan to Tokyo Verdy scoring five goals in 21 first-division games He is known as a precise left-footed finisher and struck Japan's winning goal in their 1-0 victory over Uzbekistan in the U-23 Asian Cup final last May Football: Reims' Keito Nakamura buoyed by scoring start to 2025 Football: Hajime Moriyasu wants Japan to shift gears, evolve in 2025 Football: Furuhashi, Maeda find net as Celtic extend unbeaten run To have the latest news and stories delivered to your inbox Simply enter your email address below and an email will be sent through which to complete your subscription Please check your inbox for a confirmation email Thank you for reaching out to us.We will get back to you as soon as possible.