Like a Dragon: Yakuza

A global sensation, the live-action drama Like a Dragon: Yakuza, based on the blockbuster action game series Yakuza, is now streaming worldwide.

Ryoma Takeuchi, known for his roles in Black Forceps and Believe, stars as the beloved main character Kiryu.
Meanwhile, Kento Kaku plays Kiryu’s childhood friend Nishiki.

In promotion of the show, both actors attended the world’s largest comic book and pop culture event, San Diego Comic-Con, in July, where they were met with a warm welcome from American fans.

An original story following two intertwined timelines: Kiryu and Nishiki, who grew up like brothers in an orphanage before falling into the yakuza world, and their reunion after a decade apart.

An action-packed, suspenseful entertainment that also depicts characters pursuing their chosen paths, even as they are tossed about by a harsh fate.

The Like a Dragon: Yakuza is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

JAPAN・O

The Japanese Food Showcase, which introduces excellent food products from various regions of Japan to the world, was held on Wednesday, September 25, in Hollywood.

This event is organized by the JAPAN·O project, which introduces hidden treasures from various regions of Japan to the world.

This time, 17 products collected from all over Japan, from Aomori to Kumamoto, were introduced.
Each product was presented in a video, followed by tastings conducted by invited food buyers and other related parties.

Bento, onigiri, ramen, seafood, vegetable and processed seafood sushi, grain-based hamburgers, sweets, and beverages are part of a unique selection of products that showcase the characteristics of the region. All food items are frozen.

The “O” in the project name JAPAN·O reflects the meticulousness and spirit of respect embedded in Japanese craftsmanship.
For example, the prefix “o” in Japanese words like “o-niku” (meat) and “o-kome” (rice) conveys a respect for the ingredients and traditions.

The JAPAN·O Project aims to showcase not only food but also local crafts and products in the future.

Global Ocean Works 15th anniversary

GOW, Global Ocean Works, a company engaged in the aquaculture, processing, and export of marine products in Kagoshima Prefecture, has celebrated its 15th anniversary.
To commemorate this occasion, they held an event on Sunday, September 29, in collaboration with one of our group companies, IMP – International Marine Products, which operates a seafood wholesale business in the United States, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

This event, titled ‘Sushi for the Earth,’ welcomed clients and industry representatives of IMP, featuring tastings of sushi and sashimi made with their products.

IMP started its business in 1963 with the restaurant “Tokyo Kaikan” in Little Tokyo. Known as the birthplace of the California roll, “Tokyo Kaikan” operated under the vision of “To craft a type of sushi that could be relished by every American. The company expanded as a seafood wholesaler in the U.S. and became a subsidiary of Global Ocean Works in 2018.

The founder and CEO of the group, Yuji Masunaga, attended the event from Japan and gave a greeting.
After the ceremony, attendees enjoyed sushi while watching an American football game held at the stadium.