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· Isa Peralta
Japan Airlines named the world’s best airline, pushing Singapore Airlines to 2nd place
Japan Airlines has been named the best airline in the world. About the index: Earlier this month, luggage storage company Bounce published its 2023 Airline Index.
· Bryan Ke
More screen time for babies linked to developmental delays, Japanese study finds
A group of Japanese scientists found that exposing 1-year-old babies to more screen time could lead to developmental delays in communication and problem-solving skills. About the study: The research was conducted between July 2013 and March 2017. According to the study, which…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese astronomers are waiting for a reply from aliens to a space message sent 40 years ago
Japanese astronomers are eagerly awaiting a reply from aliens after sending a message into space 40 years ago. The 40-year-old message: On Aug. 15, 1983, astronomers Masaki Morimoto and Hisashi Hirabayashi at Stanford University sent a message into space as part of a project…
· Carl Samson
Japan to start releasing Fukushima’s treated radioactive water
Japan will begin releasing 1.34 million tons of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant on Thursday. What caused this: The plant was struck by a 14-meter tsunami that followed the Tōhoku earthquake — also known as the “Great East Japan…
· Carl Samson
Japanese man who spent $16,000 to become a ‘dog’ shares first interview
The Japanese man who “transformed” himself into a dog has shared moments from a recent interview. The latest: The costumed man, known only by his rough collie moniker “Toco,” was recently interviewed by Spanish news agency EFE, one of the world’s largest wire services. In the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese store slams foreign tourists for ‘bad manners’
A Japanese store has put up a sign scolding foreign tourists for having “bad manners.” “Request for Foreign Customers”: The shop located in Tokyo has listed the frequent “bad manners” of foreign tourists in a big signage posted by the store’s entrance.
· Bryan Ke
Japan’s annual cat aptitude test opens its registration
Did you know that Japan has an annual test that can tell a person how well they know their feline friend? What it’s about: Known in Japanese as “neko kentei,” this cat aptitude test has been held annually in Japan since its inception in 2017, according to SoraNews24. The test…
· Bryan Ke
‘All aboard the Mugen plane’: ‘Demon Slayer’-themed planes take off in Japan
A travel website recently showed what it was like to board All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) special “Demon Slayer”-themed airplanes. See for yourself: On Aug. 7, TikTok user Otaku in Tokyo (@otakuintokyo) posted a video about ANA’s “Demon Slayer” planes that are currently operating…
· Bryan Ke
Why buses in Japan use human hair in their fare collection boxes
The secret to making fare collection in Japanese buses more efficient turns out to be human hair — particularly Indian people’s hair. Key details: Using human hair for fare boxes has reportedly been something Japanese buses have been doing for decades now.
· Ryan General
Korean artist DJ Soda ‘shocked and scared’ after being groped during performance in Japan
“No matter what clothes I wear, sexual harassment and assault cannot be justified,” DJ Soda writes amid victim-blaming comments
· Carl Samson
Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ shares how his family reacted to transformation
The Japanese man who made global headlines for spending thousands of dollars on a hyper-realistic dog costume has shared his family’s reaction to his transformation. Background: The man, known only by his canine moniker “Toco,” had wanted to transform into man’s four-legged best…
· Bryan Ke
California attorney general apologizes for agency’s role in WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has formally apologized for his office’s past role in forcing over 100,000 Japanese Americans to relocate to incarceration camps during and after World War II. Key details: Bonta’s office first issued the apology on Wednesday, which was…
· Bryan Ke
Netflix announces slate of unscripted Japanese dating, comedy shows
Netflix has unveiled a slate of five upcoming Japanese dating and comedy shows as it continues to push for more unscripted content from Japan. Key details: The streaming giant announced the series at its Asia-Pacific (APAC) Unscripted Showcase event in Seoul on Wednesday. The…
· Bryan Ke
‘Uguisu no fun’ explained: Why Japanese people use bird poop facials
Did you know that many Japanese people have been using bird poop as part of their facial regimen for centuries? What it is: Known as the “geisha facial,” or uguisu no fun in Japan, this facial mask treatment uses droppings from the Japanese bush warbler, a breed of nightingale…
· Ryan General
Japanese man commits to frugal diet of rice and pickles to retire by age 50
To achieve his financial goals, he also had to let go of his relationships, including a potential marriage to his now ex-girlfriend
· Michelle De Pacina
#BlackGyaru: African American creators revive ’90s Japanese subculture trend
A growing number of African American creators on TikTok are joining the “gyaru” trend, a Japanese fashion subculture that was popular in the 1990s. #BlackGyaru: Wearing brightly colored outfits and sporting dramatic make-up with oversized lashes, a community of Black women and…
· Carl Samson
UN backs ‘hundreds’ of alleged sexual assault victims of late Japanese boy band producer
A United Nations working group has voiced its support for what it says are “several hundred” sexual assault victims of late Japanese boy band producer Johnny Kitagawa, urging the Japanese government to deliver them justice. Background: Kitagawa, a U.S.-born Japanese talent…
· Carl Samson
Japanese sushi chain drops $480,000 suit against 17-year-old over licking prank
The operator of Japanese sushi restaurant chain Sushiro has reportedly dropped its lawsuit against a high school student who contaminated food on one of its conveyor belts. What happened: The incident occurred at an Akindo Sushiro branch in Gifu prefecture on Jan. 3. In a viral…
· Editorial Staff
Burger King Japan launches Tom Yum Shrimp Whopper
Burger King Japan is experimenting with Thai flavors with its newest menu item: the Tom Yum Shrimp Whopper. The inspiration behind it: The limited-edition burger, which was launched on Friday, was inspired by tom yum kung, a hot and sour soup from Thailand.
· Michelle De Pacina
Warner Bros. apologizes after ‘Barbenheimer’ atomic bomb memes spark anger in Japan
The “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” films are being boycotted by social media users in Japan after the official “Barbie” Twitter account positively replied to “Barbenheimer” memes featuring atomic bomb jokes. The controversial replies: The now-deleted posts included a poster of…
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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.