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· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese scientists move closer to making lab-created human sperm, eggs a reality
Researchers in Japan are progressing in vitro gametogenesis (IVG), a field of biomedical research aimed at creating unlimited supplies of “artificial” eggs and sperm from any cell in the human body. About the technique: IVG involves reprogramming cells from a person’s blood or…
· Ryan General
Japanese researchers discover microplastics in clouds, raising grave climate concerns
“If the issue of ‘plastic air pollution’ is not addressed proactively, climate change and ecological risks may become a reality,” warned lead author Hiroshi Okochi
· Bryan Ke
Thousands sign up for Ghibli-themed dating event by Japan local government
More than 2,000 people reportedly flocked to register for a Studio Ghibli-themed matchmaking event organized by the government of Aichi Prefecture in Japan, way past its 400-participant limit. About the event: The event, reported to be a “konkatsu” — which literally translates…
· Bryan Ke
Controversial IRL streamer arrested in Japan over alleged trespassing to harass construction workers
Controversial IRL (in real life) streamer JohnnySomali was recently arrested after he filmed himself trespassing in a hotel construction site in Osaka in late August. What happened: JohnnySomali, whose real name was revealed after the arrest to be Ismael Ramsey Khalid, a…
· Bryan Ke
Meet the Japanese pop ‘boy’ band consisting of men all over the age of 65
Japan has an all-senior-citizen male idol group who once helped promote a prefecture’s tourism industry. Key details: The five-member group, known as JI-POP, the first word of which comes from the Japanese word “ojisan” (“old man” or “grandpa”), made their debut single, titled…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese ‘sugar baby’ accused of scamming man out of $180K on dating app
A 25-year-old Japanese sugar baby was recently slapped with an arrest warrant after authorities accused her of scamming a man out of millions of Japanese yen on a dating app. Key details: Mai Watanabe, who also goes by her online handle “Itadaki-joshi Riri-chan” (Sugar Baby…
· Ryan General
‘Trans-age’ Japanese man born in 1984 identifies as 28-yr-old
A 39-year-old Japanese man is making headlines for identifying as a “trans-age” individual and claiming to be 28 years old. Embracing a new age: The man from Kyoto, known only as Jackie, went viral in May after explaining his adopted trans-age identity on the reality show Abema…
· Ryan General
Princeton renames iconic campus archway after WWII-era Japanese student
“With this naming, we honor Kentaro’s experience at Princeton during the war and his inspiring persistence in the face of adversity”
· Ryan General
Japan opens hotline for male sex abuse victims after scandal rocks talent agency
“We hope victims will feel safe and can consult without hesitation”
· Bryan Ke
Video: Japanese women give their thoughts on whether paying for sex is cheating
A Japanese YouTuber has gone viral for asking Japanese women about whether they think paying for sex is the same as cheating or not. About the video: Takashii posted a 59-second clip on YouTube on Sunday that shows him asking women on the streets of Japan about their views on…
· Ryan General
Japan demographic crisis: 1 in 10 residents are aged 80 or older
The country’s death rate has consistently surpassed its birth rate for over a decade, making it a pressing concern for local leaders
· Michelle De Pacina
Video: Pro wrestlers brawl inside moving bullet train in Japan
A wrestling match took place on a high-speed Nozomi Shinkansen bullet train traveling between Tokyo and Nagoya on Monday. The showdown: The fight was organized by Tokyo-based professional wrestling group DDT Pro-Wrestling. The match featured wrestlers Minoru Suzuki and Sanshiro…
· Ryan General
Watch: Japanese man’s jaw-dropping drinking stunt during Twitch star’s livestream
“Is that magic?”
· Ryan General
Safety concerns prompt UC Davis to remove iconic Japanese Zelkova tree
These choices are never taken lightly and reflect our commitment to the legacy and importance of our trees while ensuring the safety of our campus and community
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan has more centenarians than ever before, with women making up most of the total
The number of centenarians in Japan has reached a record high of 92,139, with women making up 88.5% of this total, according to data from the country’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Record high: The record marks the 53rd consecutive annual increase, with the nation…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita among first-ever women referees for men’s Asian Cup
Japan’s Yoshimi Yamashita is among the historic inclusion of five female officials, including two referees, at the upcoming men’s Asian Cup in Qatar next year. The historic inclusion: On Thursday, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) selected referees Yamashita and Katherine…
· Carl Samson
Japanese companies drop stars of Johnny Kitagawa talent agency amid sex abuse scandal
A number of major Japanese companies have decided to stop working with celebrities represented by Johnny & Associates as the talent agency addresses decades of sexual abuse perpetuated by its late founder. Driving the news: Julie Keiko Fujishima, 57, recently stepped down from…
· Carl Samson
Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ says he wants to become a movie star
The Japanese man who found global fame after transforming himself into a “dog” through a $16,000 rough collie costume has expressed his wish to star in a movie. Background: The man, known only by his canine alias “Toco,” commissioned model and sculpture company Zeppet to create…
· Bryan Ke
Controversial IRL streamer returns to Japan, has face bloodied in altercation
Controversial in real life (IRL) Kick streamer JohnnySomali was punched in the face and almost got a female Twitch streamer suspended after harassing her in public in just less than a month since returning to Japan. Key details: JohnnySomali announced his return to Japan in a…
· Ryan General
Japanese bird scientist’s unconventional research tactic goes viral
The anonymous researcher resorted to wearing a pigeon mask for an entire year in a bid to blend in
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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.