{"id":21250,"date":"2024-10-27T20:00:27","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T03:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jhollywoodnet.com\/?post_type=socaljapan&#038;p=21250"},"modified":"2024-10-26T18:18:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T01:18:45","slug":"2024-10-27","status":"publish","type":"socaljapan","link":"https:\/\/jhollywoodnet.com\/en\/socaljapan\/2024-10-27\/","title":{"rendered":"October 27th 2024 O.A."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p><\/p>\n<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"> October 27th 2024 O.A.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dd3u1WUMnGY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Like a Dragon: Yakuza<\/h2>\n<p>A global sensation, the live-action drama Like a Dragon: Yakuza, based on the blockbuster action game series Yakuza, is now streaming worldwide. <\/p>\n<p>Ryoma Takeuchi, known for his roles in Black Forceps and Believe, stars as the beloved main character Kiryu.<br \/>\nMeanwhile, Kento Kaku plays Kiryu\u2019s childhood friend Nishiki.<\/p>\n<p>In promotion of the show, both actors attended the world\u2019s largest comic book and pop culture event, San Diego Comic-Con, in July, where they were met with a warm welcome from American fans. <\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>An action-packed, suspenseful entertainment that also depicts characters pursuing their chosen paths, even as they are tossed about by a harsh fate.<\/p>\n<p>The Like a Dragon: Yakuza  is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>JAPAN\u30fbO<\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>This event is organized by the  JAPAN\u00b7O project, which introduces hidden treasures from various regions of Japan to the world.<\/p>\n<p>This time, 17 products collected from all over Japan, from Aomori to Kumamoto, were introduced.<br \/>\nEach product was presented in a video, followed by tastings conducted by invited food buyers and other related parties.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cO\u201d in the project name JAPAN\u00b7O reflects the meticulousness and spirit of respect embedded in Japanese craftsmanship.<br \/>\nFor example, the prefix \u201co\u201d in Japanese words like \u201co-niku\u201d (meat) and \u201co-kome\u201d (rice) conveys a respect for the ingredients and traditions.<\/p>\n<p>The  JAPAN\u00b7O Project aims to showcase not only food but also local crafts and products in the future.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Global Ocean Works 15th anniversary<\/h2>\n<p>GOW, Global Ocean Works, a company engaged in the aquaculture, processing, and export of marine products in Kagoshima Prefecture, has celebrated its 15th anniversary.<br \/>\nTo commemorate this occasion, they held an event on Sunday, September 29, in collaboration with one of our group companies, IMP &#8211; International Marine Products, which operates a seafood wholesale business in the United States, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.<\/p>\n<p>This event, titled \u2018Sushi for the Earth,\u2019 welcomed clients and industry representatives of IMP, featuring tastings of sushi and sashimi made with their products.<\/p>\n<p>IMP started its business in 1963 with the restaurant \u201cTokyo Kaikan\u201d in Little Tokyo. Known as the birthplace of the California roll, \u201cTokyo Kaikan\u201d operated under the vision of \u201cTo craft a type of sushi that could be relished by every American. 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