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PewDiePie calls out ‘obnoxious’ YouTubers for ‘ruining Japan’
YouTuber PewDiePie has called out other content creators for “ruining Japan” in a video posted on Thursday. Key points:
· Ryan General
Japan’s oldest living person celebrates 116th birthday
Tomiko Itooka, Japan’s oldest person and the second oldest person in the world, turned 116 on Thursday. Key points:
· Ryan General
Japanese lesbian couple granted refugee status in Canada
A Japanese lesbian couple has been granted refugee status in Canada after enduring discrimination in Japan. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Colorado Japanese American incarceration camp designated national historic site
Camp Amache, a former incarceration camp for Japanese Americans during World War II, has been officially designated as the Amache National Historic Site. Key points:
· Ryan General
Japan teen faces criminal charge for alleged high-tech cheating on exam
A teenager in Japan is facing prosecution for allegedly using high-tech glasses to cheat on a university’s entrance exams. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Japanese biker, 80, set to complete coast-to-coast journey across the US
A senior Japanese man has embarked on the journey of a lifetime, biking from San Diego to New York City while making friends and memories along the way. Key points:
· Ryan General
Young Japanese are now saying ‘I do’ without love, sex in ‘friendship marriages’
Young Japanese people are now engaging in legal unions that prioritize companionship over romance, with couples opting out of both romance and sex. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Japan’s FamilyMart launches mobile convenience store
Japanese “konbini” chain FamilyMart is taking its convenience store business to the next level with an unmanned, self-checkout store that can be towed to different locations. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
New documentary remembers how incarcerated Japanese Americans lived in WWII
PBS has released a documentary film that sheds new light on the lives of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II, featuring first-hand stories and curated photographs from survivors. Key points:
· Ryan General
GOP senator suggests Israel follow US’ ‘right decision’ to nuke Japan to defeat Hamas
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) recently compared Israel’s war on Gaza to the U.S. bombing of Japan in World War II, suggesting Israel “do whatever you have to do” to win. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Pharrell Williams credited as composer for NewJeans’ Japanese debut single
NewsJeans has teamed up with Pharrell Williams for “Supernatural,” the K-pop group’s Japanese debut single from their upcoming album of the same title. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Panda mom honored with Mother’s Day feast at Japanese zoo
Dozens gathered at a zoo in the town of Shirahama in Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture on Mother’s Day to watch a mommy panda take delight in a feast. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Watch: Falcon snatches TikToker’s sandwich at Japanese beach
A TikTok user was left in shock after a falcon swooped in to snatch his lunch while he was relaxing at a beach in central Japan. Key points:
· Carl Samson
1 in 5 Japanese seniors will have dementia by 2060: government study
Around 20% of Japan’s population aged 65 and older is projected to suffer from dementia by 2020, the government said on Wednesday. Key points:
· Ryan General
100-year-old anime discovered in Japan
A silent anime film, believed to be over 100 years old, has been discovered in Japan. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
110-year-old Japanese American shares advice for healthier, longer life
Yoshiko Miwa, the oldest living person of Japanese descent in the U.S., attributes her longevity to staying engaged and not dwelling on negativity. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Japanese companies tap AI start-up to translate 50,000 manga into English
Japanese companies are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the translation of Japanese manga into English, aiming for efficiency and rapid expansion. Key points:
· Carl Samson
White House clarifies Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ remark on Japan, India
The White House has offered explanations after President Joe Biden’s controversial comments in which he labeled allies Japan and India as “xenophobic.” Key points:
· Carl Samson
Chinese ‘comfort women’ families demand apology, compensation from Japan in landmark suit
Families of deceased Chinese “comfort women” have filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the Japanese government, seeking justice for wartime atrocities in a case that may influence future compensation claims. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Cruise ship passenger allegedly climbs down rope to sneak into Japan
A foreign man in his 50s has been detained in Japan after allegedly climbing down a cruise ship to re-enter the country illegally. Key points:
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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.