The Yokai Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO ~Imagination of Japan~ has surpassed 80,000 visitors since opening on March 27, 2026, and is scheduled to run through June 28 at Terrada Warehouse in Tokyo.
Hitohata's Yokai Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO ~Imagination of Japan~ opened on March 27, 2026, at Terrada Warehouse in Tokyo, using 3DCG, projection mapping, and holographic screens to present Edo- and Meiji-period yokai art. By June 8, the exhibition had drawn over 80,000 visitors, a milestone marked with a commemorative ceremony. The exhibition is set to close on June 28, 2026.
The exhibition is one of several Tokyo-based projects covered by Yomimono in 2026. The Coffee Talk Tokyo video game, released on May 21, 2026, also features yokai as part of its setting, placing humans, yokai, and gods in an alternative 2026 Tokyo. The game was developed by Chorus Worldwide under the supervision of original developer Toge Productions.
Other Tokyo-related stories include the film TOKYO BURST: Crime City, which opened on May 29, 2026, and the Boys Love Tokyo 2026 event scheduled for June 27-28 at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro. The Tokyo 7th Sisters mobile game is set to end service on August 12, 2026, after 12 years, with an offline version in development. The Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss otome game port for PC and Switch is dated for October 29, 2026.
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Qureate announced a July 9 release date for Tokyo Valkyrie, a deck-building roguelite for Nintendo Switch and Steam priced at 2,980 yen. The game follows college students who fight an otherworldly threat in Tokyo by night. The CERO D rating indicates content suitable for ages 17 and up.
Riisa Naka will lead the Fuji TV drama series Tokyo Middle 30, premiering July 22. It is a Japanese original remake of the Chinese hit Nothing But Thirty, following three women in their mid-30s navigating love, work, and family in Tokyo. This is Naka's first lead role in a Fuji TV series and her first appearance on the network in 12 years.
Four cast members of Tokyo Revengers appeared at the Pony Canyon booth stage at AnimeJapan 2026 for a 50-minute segment. They discussed the series, the upcoming Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc, and revealed a new promotional video, a mini anime series, and a duet EP. The cast also played a capsule-machine talk game.
YUSVOX-produced 6-member idol group First Playlist will perform at TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2026 on July 31, 2026, just six months after their debut on January 28, 2026. The festival, held from July 31 to August 2 in the Odaiba-Aomi area, is the world's largest idol festival, attracting around 85,000 attendees in its previous edition.
Hitohata's "Yokai Immersive Art Exhibition TOKYO ~Imagination of Japan~" has exceeded 80,000 visitors since opening March 27, 2026. A commemorative ceremony was held for the milestone. The exhibition, running through June 28 at Terrada Warehouse in Tokyo, uses 3DCG, projection mapping, and holographic screens to bring Edo- and Meiji-period yokai art to life.
Actor Sota Fukushi shared behind-the-scenes photos from the film 'TOKYO BURST: Crime City' on Instagram, showing a heavily built-up physique that left fans saying they did not recognize him. Fukushi gained weight and changed his look to play the leader of a vicious criminal organization in the Japanese adaptation of the Korean 'Crime City' series.
HuneX announced the PC and Nintendo Switch version of Meiji Tokyo Renka: Twilight Kiss will launch on October 29, 2026. The port of the 2015 PSP otome game features a new key visual by Karu and high-quality stills. The Switch limited edition includes a short story booklet, a miniature folding screen, and a three-sided case.
The organizers of Boys Love Tokyo 2026, a two-day BL event at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro on June 27-28, 2026, have announced the third wave of commemorative goods. The new lineup centers on "replica original art" prints: high-definition reproductions of newly drawn illustrations from participating artists, each including a replica of the creator's signature. A total of 38 prints will be available. The announcement also covers purchase bonuses and entry gifts. Shoppers who spend at least 5,000 yen on event goods will receive a random pack of three "pashakore" cards (40 types total). Every attendee will get a branded shopping bag featuring the event's official mascot character. The event is produced by Animate, Chuo Shoten, and Movic, and features over 40 artists contributing to exhibitions, autograph sessions, talk shows, and a cafe area. The full exhibition layout is expected to be revealed soon.
The cast and director of 'TOKYO BURST - Crime City -' gathered at TOHO Cinemas Shinjuku in Tokyo on May 29 for the film's opening day stage greeting. Koshi Mizukami, who plays rookie detective Shiro Aiba, expressed strong interest in a sequel, joking that he would grow his character's afro hairstyle five centimeters longer and use dirtier language. Yunho (TVXQ), making his first appearance in a Japanese film as Korean detective Choi Si-woo, called the movie 'amazing' and urged audiences to spread the word. Sota Fukushi, who plays crime boss Renji Murata, revealed he gained 15 kilograms and did push-ups in front of 300 extras in Kabukicho to build his villainous physique. Director Eiji Uchida reportedly warned Fukushi that his eyes were 'shining too brightly.' The film is a Japanese original story that expands the universe of the Korean 'The Outlaws' series starring Ma Dong-seok. It follows Aiba and Choi Si-woo as they team up to pursue an internationally wanted criminal organization hiding in Shinjuku's Kabukicho district. The theme song is THE RAMPAGE's 'BLACK TOKYO.' The film is now showing nationwide.
Chorus Worldwide released Coffee Talk Tokyo on May 21, 2026, for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, and Xbox One. The spin-off moves the coffee shop from Seattle to an alternative 2026 Tokyo where humans, yokai, and gods coexist. Toge Productions, the original developer, now supervises while Chorus handles primary development. The game introduces a barista assistant named Vin and a new cast of regulars.
A making-of video for the film "TOKYO BURST-犯罪都市-" has been released on YouTube, showing behind-the-scenes footage including wire action between lead actor Koji Mizukami and villain actor Sota Fukushi. The film is a Japanese original story set in the universe of the Korean "Crime City" series produced by and starring Ma Dong-seok. Directed by Eiji Uchida, the movie follows rookie detective Aiba Shiro (Mizukami) and Korean police detective Choi Si-woo (Yunho from TVXQ) as they pursue an international crime syndicate in Tokyo's Kabukicho district. Fukushi plays the syndicate boss Murata Renji, with Eom Gi-jun as his right-hand man Kim Hoon. In the video, Mizukami describes his character as someone who moves instinctively, while Uchida compares Aiba's headbutt ability favorably to Ma Dong-seok's. Yunho, making his Japanese film debut, discusses the importance of motivation behind action scenes. The film opens May 29 at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and nationwide. First-run attendees will receive an original postcard from May 29 to June 4, while supplies last.
Yoshihiro Nishimura, the Japanese film director and special effects artist known for his work on Shin Godzilla, the live-action Attack on Titan film, and his own cult horror films such as Tokyo Gore Police, died on Monday at age 59 after a battle with liver disease. He was in post-production on his upcoming film Geisha War at the time of his death.
Donuts announced that the Tokyo 7th Sisters idol raising smartphone game will end service on August 12, 2026, after 12 years. The main story concludes with the Stella MiNE group's arc. An offline version preserving story, music, and cards is in development, and the franchise will continue concerts and merchandise.