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· Michelle De Pacina
The army that recreated authentic feudal Japan in FX’s ‘Shogun’
FX’s historical drama “Shogun” set a record with its 25 Emmy nominations and became the second non-English language series nominated for outstanding drama. Set against the backdrop of early 17th century feudal Japan, the series’ groundbreaking achievement is attributed to an…
· Ryan General
1 in 10 young Japanese report being groped in public
A landmark government survey conducted by Japan’s Cabinet Office revealed that 10.5% of young people aged 16-29 have been groped or experienced indecent acts in public. The survey, the first of its kind focused on victims of molestation, found that women account for nearly 90%…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan’s apology for WWII Filipino ‘comfort women’ criticized by victims
Japan has reiterated its apologies for the suffering inflicted on Filipino “comfort women” during World War II. More than 1,000 women were abducted and coerced into sexual slavery by military personnel during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines from 1942 to 1945. Today,…
· Bryan Ke
‘Japanese Steph Curry’ Keisei Tominaga signs with Indiana Pacers
Keisei Tominaga, a 6-foot-2, 23-year-old former Nebraska Cornhuskers guard dubbed online as the “Japanese Steph Curry,” has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers. The Exhibit 10 contract serves as a team tryout, providing the player with a non-guaranteed one-year…
· Carl Samson
Ex-Japan soldier settles with 3 sexual assault attackers after landmark case
Rina Gonoi, a former soldier sexually assaulted while serving in Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force, reached a civil settlement with three of her convicted attackers. The settlement includes apologies and an undisclosed monetary compensation for the abuse she endured between late…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese diaper companies turn to adult market amid demographic crisis
Some diaper companies in Japan are now shifting their focus to the adult market as the demographic crisis continues. Research firm Fuji Keizai predicted that Japan’s adult diaper market is expected to grow by 16% to 98.9 billion yen ($626 million) in the next few years up to…
· Editorial Staff
Japanese yen surges, hits four-week high
🚀 Japanese yen surges: The Japanese yen surged nearly 3% against the U.S. dollar, marking its largest increase since late 2022 following unexpectedly low U.S. inflation data. Despite this rise, the yen remains near 38-year lows, keeping travel to Japan relatively affordable for…
· Bryan Ke
Rent this ‘ugly man’ in Japan to prevent jealousy
Rui Shinohara, a 34-year-old former comedian in Japan, found success after launching a “not-so-good-looking-guy-for-rent” service. He started the business on July 23, 2020, but had to temporarily close it amid the COVID-19 pandemic, only to restart it after returning to Japan…
· Bryan Ke
Japan adds new category to heatstroke index due to dangerous heatwave
To reduce deaths from heatstroke, Japan has added a fourth category, “most severe,” to its heatstroke index, alongside the existing categories of mild, moderate and severe. The move comes in the same week that six people died from a heatwave with temperatures rising as high as…
· Carl Samson
Chinese man arrested for vandalizing Japanese war dead shrine
Jiang Zhuojun, a Chinese national living in Japan, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly conspiring with two others in the widely reported vandalism at the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, which enshrines some of the country’s war dead from both Sino-Japanese Wars, including war…
· Ryan General
Japan’s first gay romance reality show ‘The Boyfriend’ debuts
“The Boyfriend,” Japan’s groundbreaking first same-sex romance reality series, premiered Tuesday on Netflix. Set in a seaside paradise called the “Green Room,” the show follows nine diverse men – including a model, a hairstylist and a chef – on a month-long journey of love,…
· Ryan General
Hawaii basketball standouts join Team Japan for Paris 2024
Akira Jacobs, a 20-year-old prospect from the University of Hawaii and Hugh Watanabe, a 25-year-old standout from ‘Iolani School have secured spots on Japan’s basketball squad for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. The two Hawaii players will be joining the Japan national team’s…
· Bryan Ke
Nigerian teacher in Japan tearfully recalls being called ‘monkey’ by student
A Nigerian woman teaching in Japan tearfully recounted how one of her students called her a slur. TikTok user @gamezu3, who graduated from a Japanese university, shared the incident in a video uploaded to her account on Friday. What happened: “On this day, my student called me a…
· Ryan General
Japan breaks internet speed world record
Researchers at Japan’s National Institute of Information and Communications Technology have set a new world record for internet speed, achieving a staggering 402 terabits per second (Tbps). This is 25% faster than the previous fastest data transmission of 321 Tbps and over 1.6…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese woman dies shielding Japanese mother and child from knife attack
Hu Youping, a school bus attendant in Suzhou, China, died after attempting to shield a Japanese mother and her child from a knife attack at a bus stop outside a Japanese school at around 4 p.m. on Monday. She sustained severe injuries and received treatment at a hospital before…
· Carl Samson
Japanese hotel allegedly denies Israeli tourist over ‘war crimes’
A Kyoto hotel allegedly refused to accommodate an Israeli man last week due to perceived ties to the Israeli military in Gaza. The alleged action, which the hotel has declined to comment on, has sparked outrage among local officials, who deemed it a violation of the Hotel…
· Ryan General
Japan upsets USA in American football to reach IFAF World Junior final
Japan’s U20 American Football team defeated two-time champion USA 41-20 at the IFAF World Junior Championships in Edmonton, Canada on Wednesday. A dominant defensive performance in the first half propelled Japan to a commanding lead, which they held onto despite a strong…
· Bryan Ke
American interviewed by Japanese kids in viral vid wants to ‘give them a gift in return’
An American traveler who shared a video of his wholesome interaction with two Japanese schoolboys that has since gone viral is seeking help to locate them. Uploaded to YouTube on June 11, the highly viewed video shows Coleman Geiger, an American UX/UI designer and web developer,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ now wants to transform into another animal
The Japanese man who found global fame after transforming himself into a “dog” through a $16,000 costume is now hoping to morph into another animal. Key points:
· Ryan General
Japan sees record returns of lost-and-found items
A record number of lost items in Japan were returned to authorities in 2023, highlighting the country’s unwavering commitment to honesty and civic duty. Key points:
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Tokyo Disney connects to Oriental Land, the company that runs the resort and the spending around it.
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Bandai Namco Holdings
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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
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