TOKYO, Jan 25 (News On Japan) –
Actor Yo Oizumi has been introduced as a visitor voice actor for the upcoming film “Detective Conan: The Five-Starred Millionaire,” the place he’ll lend his voice to the unique character, a detective from the Hokkaido Police First Investigation Division named Yoshihisa Kawazoe.

The twenty seventh movie within the collection, “The Five-Starred Millionaire,” is ready in Hakodate, Hokkaido. A threatening letter from the “Magician Under the Moonlight,” the infamous thief Kaito Kid, has been despatched to a sure conglomerate’s vault, concentrating on a Japanese sword associated to the vice-commander of the Shinsengumi, Toshizo Hijikata. As Kid, who normally chases after jewels, inexplicably goals for the sword, Conan and Heiji Hattori, the detective from the west, are in Hakodate for a kendo match and shut in on him, solely to come across the shadow of a mysterious swordsman who’s after Kid’s life.

Oizumi’s character, Kawazoe, seems to be a lovable however clumsy detective at first look. However, he’s additionally an informant who’s well-versed within the legends of treasures associated to Hakodate and the background of the suspects concentrating on them. Speaking about his position, Oizumi stated, “It’s a bit clumsy and unreliable, as you would expect from me, but it also has its cool moments. It’s a character that’s hard to tell whether he’s capable or not… I think it’s close to me.” He added with anticipation, “I can’t wait for everyone to see how much I contribute! I’m going to arrest everyone, from Conan to Kaito Kid (laughs)! Please look forward to it!”

Oizumi additionally expressed his blended emotions concerning the provide, jokingly saying, “Whenever ‘Detective Conan’ is released, it achieves amazing box office results, and ‘Conan’ is always at the top of the rankings, no matter how much time passes. It’s been a bit frustrating because my movies can’t quite make it to the top when released at the same time… (laughs), but now that I’m in it, I think there’s no movie more reassuring than this one.” He additionally shared his pleasure as a Hokkaido native: “As someone who always wants to promote Hokkaido, I was very happy that Conan is set in Hakodate, Hokkaido. If it’s a movie set in Hokkaido, I basically want to be in all of them (laughs).”

“Detective Conan: The Five-Starred Millionaire” will probably be launched nationwide on April twelfth. The movie is directed by Tomoka Nagaoka, who directed “The Fist of Blue Sapphire” and “The Scarlet Bullet,” with the screenplay by Takeharu Sakurai, who labored on “The Crimson Love Letter,” “The Fist of Blue Sapphire,” and “The Bride of Halloween.”

Producers Kondo Hidemine, Shioguchi Takeshi, and Okada Yuhei commented on casting Oizumi: “The setting is Hokkaido. A seemingly clumsy but endearing detective who holds crucial information. We felt we had to ask Mr. Oizumi. We are delighted to have Mr. Oizumi, recognized as ‘Hokkaido’s star’ not only by the people of Hokkaido but also by people across the country, join this film. We hope to excite not only movie theaters but also Hokkaido and the whole of Japan with ‘Detective Conan x Yo Oizumi’!”

Source: AnimeAnime

Saitama, Jan 25 (News On Japan) –
The committee tasked with discussing the appropriateness of swimsuit photograph periods at public swimming pools in Saitama Prefecture has drafted new circumstances for granting permission for such occasions, cautioning towards overly revealing swimwear.

Last June, the Saitama Prefecture Public Park Association, which manages the pool, had requested the cancellation of a deliberate swimsuit photograph session as a result of lack of clear guidelines, as directed by the prefecture. As a short lived measure, the affiliation had responded by illustrating examples of prohibited apparel, corresponding to swimwear with extreme pores and skin publicity. Following this, a committee consisting of specialists with tutorial and sensible expertise continued discussions and on January twenty fourth, they compiled a draft of the brand new permission circumstances.

According to the draft, whereas freedom of expression must be revered, it’s suggested to be cautious about permitting excessive swimsuits and poses. It requires the institution of diagrams and numerical requirements for prohibited gadgets to allow goal judgment. Furthermore, it recommends prohibiting the participation of people underneath 18 years of age and requires organizers to pledge to not contain minors. The committee is looking for opinions from the general public by way of its web site and plans to finalize its suggestions subsequent month.

Source: NHK

TOKYO, Jan 25 (News On Japan) –
A brand new initiative using state-of-the-art communication expertise, combining 5G and IOWN, to attach industrial units has been launched by NTT East Japan.

Compared to Wi-Fi and different applied sciences, 5G affords larger capability and helps quite a few simultaneous connections, enabling smoother operation of a number of robots.

The elimination of bodily cables for connecting units additionally facilitates smoother wiring layouts, resulting in an anticipated enhance in productiveness.

This system, developed in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric, employs superior optical expertise, utilizing the next-generation “IOWN” community, recognized for its secure low-latency communication.

In the long run, this expertise is predicted to be applied in coaching for robotic operation and different areas, contributing to the cultivation of expert technicians in fields the place labor shortages are a rising concern.

By harnessing the pace and capability of 5G and the effectivity of IOWN, NTT East Japan is on the forefront of reshaping industrial productiveness.

Source: ANN