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Ryukyu Opera Premieres With Tale of Kingdom’s King and Queen

A new stage production in Okinawa has brought the rich history of the Ryukyu Kingdom to life through opera, captivating audiences with a dramatic portrayal of royal love and resilience. The performance, staged in Urasoe as part of celebrations marking the city’s 55th anniversary, centers on Queen Aoriya and the young seventh king of the Ryukyu Kingdom as they face the nation’s greatest crisis in 1609 the invasion known as “Satsuma,” which threatened the kingdom’s sovereignty.

Junior High School Girl Dies After Fall From Building in Kabukicho

A 14-year-old junior high school student died after falling from a building in Tokyo’s Kabukicho district, and a man standing nearby was injured when she struck him as she fell. Police say the girl may have overdosed on over-the-counter medication before the incident.

因幡晃、南こうせつ…昭和のレジェンド書き下ろしのアルバム「縁」発売 〝泣き歌〟で人気の林部智史、11月1日には福岡市でコンサート

因幡晃、南こうせつ…昭和のレジェンド書き下ろしのアルバム「縁」発売 〝泣き歌〟で人気の林部智史、11月1日には福岡市でコンサート