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· Ryan General
Japanese media criticized for portraying female soccer players as ‘cute’
“No matter how much soccer’s competitiveness improves, it’s hard to get people to feel interested in that aspect of it”
· Bryan Ke
Japan’s Tokito Oda becomes youngest male Wimbledon champion in any discipline
Japanese wheelchair tennis sensation Tokito Oda made history by becoming the youngest man ever to win at Wimbledon in any discipline after defeating British player Alfie Hewett in the men’s wheelchair final on Sunday. Key details: Oda, 17, took his second straight Grand Slam…
· Carl Samson
Serial anti-Asian attacker shoves top Japanese diplomat in Portland
A homeless woman with a history of attacking Asian people is now facing a bias charge after allegedly shoving a top Japanese diplomat in Portland, Oregon, last month. The latest incident: Yoshioka Yuzo, 62, the consul general for Portland’s Consular Office of Japan, was walking…
· Carl Samson
NFL star and anime fan Jamaal Williams lives out childhood dreams in Japan
NFL running back Jamaal Williams is realizing his childhood dreams on vacation in Japan. A trip to remember: Williams, a player for the New Orleans Saints, is a known lover of anime — especially “Naruto.” The self-proclaimed “First Swagg Kazekage” and anime “nerd” is known for…
· Bryan Ke
DC updates comic reader app to make Japanese-formatted comics readable from right to left
DC has rolled out an update that gives DC Universe Infinite (DCUI) manga readers a more authentic experience. Key details: The new update, which allows DCUI subscribers to read the manga titles from right-to-left, was released on Tuesday.
· Bryan Ke
How a Japanese artist set the record for world’s largest GPS drawing with his marriage proposal
Nearly 14 years ago, a Japanese artist’s marriage proposal set a Guinness World Record. Yasushi Takahashi, also known by his artist name Yassan, knew in 2008 that he wanted to propose to his girlfriend but did not know how, according to Google Stories.
· Ryan General
Japan’s Supreme Court rules against government’s restroom restrictions for transgender employee
“All people should have the right to live their lives in a society based on their own sexual identities”
· Michelle De Pacina
Canadian teen accused of vandalizing 1,200-year-old temple in Japan
A Canadian teen is accused of defacing a 1,200-year-old Buddhist temple listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan. What happened: On July 7, a Japanese tourist reportedly spotted a 17-year-old boy carving his name, “Julian,” on a wooden pillar at the Toshodaiji Kondo…
· Ryan General
Japanese researchers develop app that can detect pain in cats
Pet owners can access the app by signing up for an account using the company’s website
· Carl Samson
China rejects criticism after top diplomat tells Japan, S. Korea they will ‘never be Westerners’
China has reportedly dismissed critical opinions over comments made by a top diplomat who invited Japan and South Korea to an apparent all-Asian alliance. What happened: Wang Yi, a former foreign minister and current head of the Chinese Communist Party’s foreign affairs…
· Isa Peralta
Domino’s Japan’s latest pizza is perfect for pickle lovers
Domino’s Japan is making headlines with a new pizza that features pickles. About the pizza: The fast food chain announced its “Pickles Pizza” on Monday.
· Bryan Ke
The forgotten case of Japan’s vending machine serial killer who fatally poisoned 12 people
Nearly 38 years ago, Japan was terrorized by a series of indiscriminate poisonings that killed 12 people, leaving local police with no investigation leads, no evidence and a cold case that remains unsolved to this day. How it started: The killer first struck on April 30, 1985,…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix’s ‘One Piece’ live-action adaptation to feature original anime voice actors for Japanese dub
Netflix’s upcoming live-action adaptation of “One Piece” will feature the original Japanese voice actors reprising their roles from the anime. Original Japanese voice actors return: During Anime Expo over the weekend, Netflix unveiled a video revealing the voice cast would…
· Carl Samson
Doomsday bunkers being built in Japan amid increased fear of war
Underground homes that provide shelter for apocalyptic scenarios — primarily a nuclear fallout — are now being built in Japan, with one non-profit organization spearheading the effort. Why they’re doing it: Japan’s interest in fallout bunkers reportedly grew last year as its…
· Ryan General
Japanese workers use ‘job-leaving agents’ to quit without shame
Clients of such service providers have brought up a variety of other workplace issues that range from improper hygiene practices to animal abuse
· Bryan Ke
Japanese survey reveals top 10 Studio Ghibli houses fans want to live in
Around 1,000 people across Japan participated in a survey to indicate the Studio Ghibli houses they would most like to live in. Survey details: The survey, which was conducted by Japan Trend Research and housing specialist Logos Home between June 3 and June 9, asked the…
· Isa Peralta
Starbucks Japan now selling a clear coffee drink called ‘Coffeeade’
Starbucks Japan is now offering a unique beverage that has the look of a clear drink and the aftertaste of coffee. About the drink: The multinational coffee chain’s clear coffee drink, which it calls “Coffeeade Cool Lime,” is available throughout Japan until Aug. 31.
· Ryan General
Want four extra arms? Japanese scientists create wearable, spider-like robotic appendages
“In the future, we might see wings growing out of people’s backs, or drones attached to people”
· Editorial Staff
Pizza Hut Japan brings back popular pizzas from the ’90s
Pizza Hut Japan is bringing back popular pizzas from the past to celebrate its 50th year in Japan. About the release: On June 19, the fast-food chain announced that it will offer specialty pizzas that were popular on its menus in the 1990s, such as the Idaho Special, the…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix releases trailer for Japanese revenge thriller series ‘Burn the House Down’
Netflix has released a trailer for its upcoming Japanese revenge thriller “Burn the House Down,” adapted from the manga series of the same name. A revenge plot: Starring Mei Nagano, known for her roles in “My Love Story!” and “Hanbun, Aoi,” the show follows the journey of Anzu…
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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.