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· Rebecca Moon
Japan passes bill making online insults punishable by jail time in wake of ‘Terrace House’ star’s death
An amended Japanese law will consider cyberbullying a crime that may result in one-year imprisonment and fines of up to 300,000 yen (approximately $2,224). Japan’s parliament passed the bill on Monday, which will take effect later this year. The current law states that…
· Rebecca Moon
This traditional Japanese architecture-inspired doghouse is breathtaking — it also costs $150,000
A doghouse inspired by traditional Japanese architecture is selling for $150,000. Known as “Inudono,” the doghouse is made of Japanese hinoki wood and keyaki cypress wood along with a granite base and copper plate roofing. The doghouse is handmade by carpenters and metal…
· Celine Pun
Pepsi Japan releases new cola formulated to taste best when paired with karaage fried chicken
Pepsi Japan is releasing a special soda made specifically to pair perfectly with fried chicken. “Pepsi Zero Karaage Senyou Cola,” which translates to “Pepsi Zero Exclusively for Japanese-Style Fried Chicken,” is a zero-calorie, clear and colorless drink. Pepsi Japan reduced the…
· Rebecca Moon
Japanese scientists grow living, self-healing human skin that can be put on robots
Scientists have developed living human skin for robots that looks and moves like real skin. The skin is also capable of self-repair and repelling water. In a study published by the journal Matter on Thursday, researchers at the University of Tokyo explained their method of using…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese American comedian gets standing ovation from Simon Cowell on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Japanese American stand-up comedian Aiko Tanaka received four “yeses” and a standing ovation from judge Simon Cowell after showing a “funny and naughty” act, as Cowell described it, on Tuesday’s “America’s Got Talent” Season 17 audition. Tanaka’s stand-up routine focused on her…
· Rebecca Moon
Korean war veteran reunites with long-lost love 70 years after meeting in Japan
Duane Mann, 91, a Korean War veteran who spent 70 years searching for his lost Japanese love, Peggy Yamaguchi, finally reunited with her this week. The two first met in 1953 when Mann was stationed in Japan. He occasionally fixed slot machines at an Air Force NCO Club where…
· Rebecca Moon
Japanese director Naomi Kawase’s movie premiere ranks poorly amid allegations of violent behavior on set
Moviegoers are speculating that allegations of violent behavior from Japanese director Naomi Kawase left a negative impact on the recent screening of her newest film. The 53-year-old director’s two-part Olympic documentary, “Official Film of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Side A,”…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese ‘old heartthrobs’ dance on TikTok to raise awareness of their town’s declining population
A group of four Japanese men in their 50s and 60s, known on TikTok as “Ojiqun” (old heartthrobs), went viral on social media for their “adorable” way of promoting their rural town of Wake, in western Japan’s Okayama Prefecture. “We wanted to come up with something that would…
· Rebecca Moon
49% of Japanese employees say they have an ‘old guy’ co-worker who doesn’t do any work: survey
In a survey conducted by a Japanese consulting business, half of 300 employees said there is "an old guy" who does not do any work at their respective companies. When asked what the “old guy” is doing instead, most participants responded that they often take breaks, browse the…
· Bryan Ke
‘Still in the middle of my youth’: Japanese man, 83, becomes oldest person to sail solo across Pacific
Kenichi Horie, an 83-year-old Japanese man, has become the oldest person to complete a solo, nonstop transpacific voyage from San Francisco to Japan on Saturday. He sailed on his 19-foot-long sailboat Suntory Mermaid III for 69 days after leaving a yacht harbor in San Francisco…
· Rebecca Moon
Oldest Chinese restaurant in Japan shuts down after 138 years
An iconic Chinese restaurant located in Yokohama Chinatown in Japan is closing down after 138 years of business due to struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant’s main branch began filing for bankruptcy on Thursday and has collected a total debt exceeding 300…
· Rebecca Moon
Japanese company will pay Tokyo pedestrians to wear their backpack while walking
A Japanese company is paying people up to 1,200 yen (around $9) an hour to display advertisements while walking around Tokyo. Walkers will carry a special backpack that includes a clear pocket for an iPad which will be used to display the advertisements through an app. The…
· Jane Nam
Japan sets new record, brings world closer to internet 100,000 times faster than current speeds
The world is about to get a whole lot faster — 100,000 times faster to be exact, thanks to researchers in Japan who have set a new record for data transmission speeds. The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) reported on May 30 that they had…
· Iris Jung
7-year-old Japanese boy is officially thanked by police after protecting lost toddler
Ruito Murai, a 7-year-old boy from Hyogo, Japan, directed a 3-year-old infant to safety after noticing him standing at an intersection. Police Chief Tadashi Hamada gave Murai a letter of gratitude for his bravery. When inquired about his actions, Murai explained, “I talked to…
· Rebecca Moon
Women in Japan will only be able to get abortion pills with their partner’s permission
With the upcoming approval of the abortion pill in Japan, women will be required to obtain their partner’s consent before taking the pill. Japan’s 1948 Maternal Protection Law currently requires women to receive “spousal consent” for surgical abortions. Campaigners in Japan are…
· Jane Nam
Rediscovered footage of Empress Teimei, Crown Prince Hirohito give rare glimpse into 1920s Japan
Century-old footage of Empress Teimei and Crown Prince Hirohito was recently discovered at a university in Japan, showing an ultra-rare glimpse into an early 20th-century Japan. The 8-minute, black and white, silent clip was found at Kogakkan University of Japan, and dates back…
· Rebecca Moon
Official Kirby Cafes in Japan want diners to try ‘Waddle Dee’s Fried Balls’
A dish offered at the official Kirby Cafés in Japan has elicited laughter online for its name’s unfortunate English translation, “Waddle Dee’s Fried Balls.” The dish is made of tiny pizza dough balls with cajun spices and maple syrup. The name is in reference to the story of…
· Bryan Ke
Cedar tree in Japan bears uncanny resemblance to Totoro from Studio Ghibli’s ‘My Neighbor Totoro’
Kosugi no Osugi (The Great Cedar of Kosugi), known by locals and visitors as the Totoro Tree, has been gaining a strong following online thanks to its striking resemblance to Totoro from Studio Ghibli’s 1988 film “My Neighbor Totoro.” The “double-eared” cedar tree is 20 meters…
· Celine Pun
Japanese one-person instant ramen pot keeps soup warm while you eat from it
Japanese gadget company Thanko has created My Ramen Pot, or “Ore no Ramen Nabe,” with a cube design to allow consumers to conveniently cook blocks of dried ramen noodles. To use this single serving cooker, pour water into the pot before turning it on. Wait six minutes for the…
· Rebecca Moon
Japanese man spends $15,700 on dog costume to fulfill lifelong dream of transforming into an animal
A Japanese man spent 2 million yen (approximately $15,709) on an elaborate border collie costume to transform himself into a dog. The costume, made by a company called Zeppet, took 40 days to make. The man posted a video to his YouTube channel where he dons the realistic dog…
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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.