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· Michelle De Pacina
Liev Schrieber and Naomi Watts’ son perceived as ‘too beautiful’ by Japanese netizens
The 13-year-old son of Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts, Samuel Kai Schreiber, went viral on Twitter in Japan for being “too beautiful.” Social media users compared photos of the boy to Japanese anime characters, including “Howl” from the iconic animated film “Howl’s Moving…
· Jiselle Lee
Japanese tech giant Panasonic to offer workers 4-day workweek
Japanese electronics corporation Panasonic will now offer the option of four-day work weeks to its employees. The decision was made amidst a growing number of Japanese and global companies offering longer weekends, according to Bloomberg, signaling a new wave of greater…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese man with graduate degree in physics rents himself out to ‘do nothing’ for $90
Shoji Morimoto, 38, started his “Do Nothing Rent-a-Man” business in 2018. Morimoto, who lives in Tokyo, only takes up to three clients per day and charges them 10,000 yen (approximately $87) – plus travel and meal expenses. He currently has more than 230,000 followers on Twitter…
· Michelle De Pacina
Giant tuna in Japan sells for whopping $146,000
A bluefin tuna in Japan was sold for around $146,000 at an annual auction at Tokyo’s largest fish market. The top-prized tuna was served to sushi enthusiasts at an upscale Tokyo restaurant. A bluefin tuna was sold for about 16.88 million yen (approximately $146K) at Tokyo’s…
· Sarah Yukiko
During Japanese New Year, what did I gain by losing tradition?
Observing the Japanese New Year’s tradition of osechi ryori has been an important piece of my family’s heritage, but what happens when traditions are forced to change? At the end of every New Year’s lunch, there were always two things left on my plate: a dull cross section of…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Live life cheerfully’: World’s oldest living person celebrates her 119th birthday in Japan
The world’s oldest living person, Kane Tanaka, celebrated her 119th birthday in Japan on Sunday. Record-breaking birthday: Tanaka, who was recognized as the world’s oldest living person by Guinness World Records in 2019, was born on Jan. 2, 1903, and has lived through two world…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese restaurant in Illinois under fire for refusing service to two Black customers
An Asian food court stall in Illinois has gone viral on TikTok after an employee refused to serve two Black sisters because of his alleged encounter with another Black person earlier that day. What happened: TikTok user @labellamonay shared the incident on Sunday, and the clip…
· Sarah Yukiko
Japanese scientist develops TV screen that viewers can lick to taste displayed foods
A Japanese professor at Meiji University in Tokyo developed an interactive lickable screen allowing viewers to taste what they see on TV. The “Taste the TV” prototype contains flavor canisters that spray across the surface of the screen, recreating the specific taste profile. A…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese gamers place ‘Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ at No. 1 on top 100 video games of all time list
Nintendo’s “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” was named by Japanese citizens as the best video game of all time, beating classics such as Square Enix’s “Final Fantasy VII.” The best video game: The Nintendo Switch and Wii U title, released on March 3, 2017, topped the…
· Jiselle Lee
Students will play video games as part of their curriculum at Japan’s first esports high school
Japan is taking the next step in esports development by opening the country’s first esports high school. The school, Esports Koutou Gakuin, will most likely open in April, according to Kotaku. It will be funded by the esports divisions of Japanese telecom company NTT and pro…
· Editorial Staff
Lucky and Unlucky Numbers in China, Japan, Korea … and Around the World
Every country and culture has its own superstitions, especially when it comes to numbers. In the US, for example, the number 13 is considered bad luck, and it’s why you’ll rarely see a 13th floor in hotels and some taller buildings. On the other hand, the number 7 is considered…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese ‘Apex Legends’ players are being banned for ‘hateful conduct’ for saying ‘run’
Some gamers are allegedly being slapped with a “hate speech” ban for using their native, non-English languages while playing EA’s “Apex Legends.” Wrongfully banned: Posting on r/KotakuInAction, a Reddit user recently shared a screenshot of the message one “Apex Legends” player…
· Ryan General
‘Don’t insult Japan!’: Miss Universe 2021 Japan’s national costume is all wrong according to netizens
The national costume worn by Japan’s candidate in the 70th Miss Universe pageant has sparked criticism on Japanese social media. “Cool Japan” take: During the pageant’s National Costume Show on Dec. 10, Japanese contestant Juri Watanabe wore highly stylized attire that social…
· Bryan Ke
Australian man claiming to be Japanese Bitcoin inventor wins $27 billion court case
Craig Wright, an Australian computer scientist who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin, has been cleared of six out of seven civil charges during a trial in a Miami court on Dec. 7 that put him up against the estate of his deceased business partner. Trial and…
· Ryan General
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa arrives at space station for $70 million, 12-day space vacation
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has arrived at the International Space Station (ISS), where he will spend 12 days in orbit. Space tourist: The thrill-seeking entrepreneur reached the ISS along with Russian cosmonaut Alexander Misurkin and Japanese film producer Yozo Hirano…
· Maina Chen
Japanese YouTuber reveals he bought the $10,000 Gucci Xbox in unboxing video
One of Japan’s most subscribed-to YouTubers bought a limited-edition $10,000 Gucci Xbox, which he revealed in an unboxing video he posted on Sunday. Super rare: Japanese YouTuber Hikakin has over 10.3 million subscribers and is a musician known for beat-boxing a cover of the…
· Michelle De Pacina
2-year-old child learns how to count in Japanese in less than a day
A 2-year-old from Ghana is being heralded as a child prodigy for his advanced math skills and his ability to count in four languages. Number obsessed: The child, named Isaiah Gyamfi, already knows how to count in English, Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, Yoruba and Twi.
· Sarah Yukiko
Japan Prince Akishino blasts Japanese media, the internet for ‘slander’ of his daughter Mako
Japanese Crown Prince Akishino spoke out in a surprisingly candid manner against the negative tabloid and media coverage of his daughter, former Princess Mako, and her husband. Crown Prince Akishino, brother to the current emperor of Japan, criticized the media during a press…
· Carl Samson
Japanese, Korean and Turkish languages originated from farmers in northeast China, study reveals
Five languages — Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Tungusic and Turkish — belonging to the Transeurasian family are claimed to have emerged from a common ancestor who farmed northeast China some 9,000 years ago, according to a new study. Key findings: Using linguistic, archeological…
· Sarah Yukiko
Japan’s former princess Mako and her husband officially relocate to NYC
Former Japanese Princess Mako Komuro and husband Kei Komuro arrived in New York City on Sunday, confirming earlier speculation that the couple would relocate after marriage. Life after royalty: Mako, the granddaughter of former emperor Akihito, renounced her royal title to marry…
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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.