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Original ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Japanese voice cast reunites after 20 years to dub live-action Netflix series
The Japanese dub of Netflix’s live-action adaptation of “Cowboy Bebop,” premiering in November, is set to feature the original anime’s voice actors. Old and new: Netflix announced that the original voice cast of the critically-acclaimed anime will take on their original roles…
· Bryan Ke
Yoshihito Omi has a chance to become the first-ever Japanese NFL player
Japanese football player Yoshihito Omi was one of the talented 44 international athletes invited to the NFL’s international combine at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on Tuesday. The first Japanese NFL player?: Omi, 25, has a shot at becoming the first-ever player to…
· Ryan General
Japanese grandfather discovers love for skateboarding after buying his first board for $7
An 81-year-old Japanese man accidentally discovered a new passion for a hobby most people his age don’t typically dabble in. Sk8r boi: Yoshio Kinoshita, who picked up skateboarding two years ago, continuously gets better at the sport by learning from skaters much younger than…
· Michelle De Pacina
Organ-dwelling parasite is a Japanese aquarium star because it looks just like sushi
An inch-long sea creature that looks like a piece of salmon sushi has become the star of a Japanese Aquarium. All about the sushi-shaped creature: The Aquamarine Fukushima, located on the east coast of Japan, identified the sushi-shaped creature as an isopod — an order of marine…
· Ryan General
Report: Japan, Singapore have 2021’s most powerful passports, the US fails to crack top five
This year, Japan and Singapore are tied for the world’s most powerful passport, while South Korea and Germany share the second spot, according to a new report. The United States was not included in the top five. Passport hierarchy: The Henley Passport Index, created by residence…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese robotics company solves empty stadium dilemma with 100-humanoid-robot cheerleading squad
The official Instagram account of Guinness World Records has posted a video of 100 humanoid robots performing a synchronized cheerleading routine at a baseball game in Japan. Robot cheer team: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world are not permitted to enter…
· Maina Chen
Japanese American scientist awarded 2021 Nobel Physics Prize for seminal climate change research
A Japanese American scientist was one of three 2021 Nobel Physics Prize winners for his groundbreaking work in climate change research. The prize: Syukuro “Suki” Manabe, 90, received the news over the phone on Tuesday, according to Princeton University.
· Maina Chen
Japanese Princess Mako’s fiancé racks up millions of views on TikTok for all the wrong reasons
Japan’s Princess Mako and her long-term boyfriend, Kei Komuro, are entering the final stages of their upcoming marriage to the dismay of many in the Japanese public. Royal drama: In 2017, Princess Mako, the granddaughter of former Emperor Akihito, publicly announced her…
· Ryan General
China begins crackdown on kids’ shows with ban on popular Japanese series ‘Ultraman Tiga’
The Chinese government’s crackdown on entertainment continues with its most recent announcement of an upcoming ban on certain cartoons and other made-for-children programs. End to animation?: On Friday, China’s National Radio and Television Administration released a statement on…
· Ryan General
Chris Pratt playing Super Mario may prove the Nintendo character is not Japanese after all
Nintendo game director Shigeru Miyamoto, creator of the “Super Mario Bros.” games, made a surprise appearance during the Nintendo Direct on Thursday to give details on an upcoming animated Mario movie. It’s-a movie: Actor Chris Pratt, star of blockbuster franchises “Jurassic…
· Maina Chen
Meet Japan’s first esports team comprised entirely of elders
A Japanese esports team is proving that gaming is truly for all ages. Just a number: Based in Akita, Matagi Snipers are Japan’s first sponsored, professional esports team made of all seniors, aged 66 to 73, according to Kotaku.
· Isa Peralta
The TikTok food trend that fuses sushi and pizza and was created by a Japanese chef in Toronto
From watermelon with mustard to cucumbers with sugar, TikTok has brought us several food combinations that evoke intrigue, suspicion and a sprinkle of apprehension. But sushi pizza, TikTok’s latest food trend, is something we couldn’t possibly refuse. How do I make it?: Before…
· Ryan General
Netflix series ‘Squid Game’ accused of plagiarizing parts of Japanese film ‘As the Gods Will’
South Korean survival drama show “Squid Game,” which premiered on Netflix on Sept. 17, is being accused of plagiarism by some online. Warning: Minor spoilers ahead.
· Ryan General
‘I’ve honestly never felt more free’: new video shares how Black Americans feel living in Japan
“Living while Black in Japan” is a short documentary made by filmmaking couple Keith Bedford and Shiho Fukada about what it’s like for Black Americans living in Japan. About the film: The documentary, uploaded to NPR’s YouTube channel, features three women and three men from the…
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Simu Liu plays a one-eyed samurai in Netflix anime ‘Bright: Samurai Soul’ set in feudal Japan
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” star Simu Liu is set to voice the lead character for the English dub version of the upcoming Netflix anime film “Bright: Samurai Soul.” Same universe: Based in the world of David Ayer’s 2017 Netflix movie “Bright,” starring Will Smith…
· Ryan General
An extremely rare Japanese whisky once sold for $795,000 is now being offered again for $60,000
Renowned Japanese whisky maker Suntory is gifting the world with its oldest release yet but at a much higher price than when it was initially released in Japan. A taste of history: The Yamazaki 55, the oldest single malt Japanese whisky release in House of Suntory’s history, has…
· Ryan General
‘Kate’ actress responds to ‘Asian killing spree’ criticism, says her intention was to pay ‘homage to Japan’
Actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead has responded to the criticisms her latest film “Kate” has been receiving online. Immediate backlash: As soon as the trailer for the Netflix film emerged last month, it received heavy criticism for its premise involving a white woman going on an…
· Bryan Ke
Told he may never be able to perform again, Japanese pianist returns to stage one year after anti-Asian mob attack
Japanese jazz pianist Tadataka Unno has returned to the stage after being attacked last year by a group of teens in a New York City subway. Tragic incident: Tadataka, 41, was walking in Manhattan to the ticket gate of a subway station on Sept. 27, 2020, when he was approached…
· Maina Chen
Japanese neuroscientist explains whether Dragon Ball’s gravity training would actually work
“Dragon Ball Z” fans can finally know the answer to the age-old question, “Can I train like a super Saiyan?” Stacks on stacks: On Friday, Professor Yutaka Hirata from the Department of Robotic Science and Technology at Chubu University answered how high gravity would affect you,…
· Ryan General
Japanese scientists develop groundbreaking technique to make instant noodles taste like fresh-cooked noodles
Japanese food scientists have reportedly developed a new technique that could bring the taste of instant ramen closer to that of freshly cooked noodles’ than ever before. What’s new: Ajinomoto Foods has come up with ready-to-microwave “frozen ramen bowls” which promise to give…
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Tokyo Disney
Tokyo Disney connects to Oriental Land, the company that runs the resort and the spending around it.
Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
Bandai Namco sits behind toys, anime IP, games, and licensing that turn fandom into everyday consumer products.
Company · Japan · TYO:9697
Capcom
Capcom is a good read on how long-running game worlds keep producing sales, streams, and fandom years after launch.
Company · Japan · TYO:4751
CyberAgent
CyberAgent runs ABEMA streaming and Cygames' hits like Uma Musume and Granblue Fantasy — a media-and-games force in Japanese pop culture.
Company · Japan · TYO:9983
Fast Retailing
Fast Retailing matters because Uniqlo is an everyday consumer habit, not just a stock story.
Company · Japan · TYO:9468
Kadokawa
Kadokawa ties publishing, anime adaptation, games, and fandom discovery into one listed media company.
Company · Japan · TYO:2801
Kikkoman
Kikkoman is how Japanese flavor went global — the soy sauce that became a default condiment on Western tables and made 'umami' a kitchen word.
Company · Japan · TYO:9766
Konami Group
Konami sits on a vault of iconic IP — Yu-Gi-Oh cards, Metal Gear, Silent Hill — plus a huge trading-card and mobile business.
Company · Japan · TYO:7974
Nintendo
Nintendo turns beloved game worlds into hardware, software, parks, merch, and repeat family spending.