Kazuyoshi Akiyama, who conducted the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) from 1972 until 1985, passed away last weekend at the age of 84. David Brown joined the VSO in 1978 as a young musician, ...

Capcom has released a five-minute video message from Onimusha: Way of the Sword producer Akihito Kadowaki and director Satoru Nihei. “Hello everybody. My name is Karawaki, and I’m producer on ...

After Majima, perhaps the most requested character for a dedicated spin-off is Shun Akiyama, who first appeared in Yakuza 4 as the suave owner of generous loan company Sky Finance. Since then ...

China repeatedly requested that Emperor Akihito visit after he ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne in 1989. Diplomatic documents released by the Foreign Ministry on Dec. 20 stated that on Dec. 17 ...

The Foreign Ministry’s China Division in 1991 listed the pros and cons of arranging a visit to China by Emperor Akihito, including the possible impact on diplomatic relations around Asia.

Renowned Japanese orchestra director Kazuyoshi Akiyama has died. Akiyama passed away of pneumonia at a hospital in Tokyo on the morning of Sunday, Jan. 26, just days after announcing his retirement ...