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· Ryan General
S. Korea Supreme Court upholds wartime labor ruling against Japan’s Nippon Steel
South Korea’s Supreme Court has reaffirmed lower court decisions directing Nippon Steel Corp. to compensate victims of wartime labor. About the ruling: On Thursday, the court upheld previous judgments demanding the Japanese steelmaker to pay damages to South Koreans affected by…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani’s dog gets massive fake visa from US Embassy in Japan
United States Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel presented Shohei Ohtani with a replica visa for his dog Decoy during his visit to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo this week. Set for travel: Emanuel shared photos he snapped with Ohtani on Thursday, one of which shows him holding the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Woman in her 90s rescued from rubble 5 days after deadly Japan quake
A woman in her 90s was rescued alive in Suzu city, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, five days after the deadly earthquake struck the region. Rescuing the woman: Rescue workers, including the police, successfully pulled the woman from under a collapsed house on Saturday. The elderly…
· Michelle De Pacina
Death toll nears 100 after massive earthquake hit Japan on New Year’s Day
The 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck Japan on New Year’s Day has left at least 94 people dead, with rescue efforts ongoing to find survivors beyond the typical 72-hour window for increased survival rates. Hindered aid: Days after the earthquake struck the west coast of…
· Bryan Ke
Number of Japanese seniors looking for jobs doubled in 10 years: report
The number of Japanese people aged 65 and above looking for jobs has more than doubled in the past decade, according to a new report. Not retiring soon: Hello Work, an employment services agency in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district, reportedly receives over 100 job seekers daily. Of…
· Ryan General
Japan Coast Guard plane not cleared for takeoff before collision: transcripts
The coast guard aircraft involved in a fatal collision with a Japan Airlines (JAL) passenger jet on Tuesday had not been cleared for takeoff at Tokyo’s Haneda airport before the tragedy, newly released air traffic control transcripts indicate. Recap: Upon landing on the…
· Carl Samson
Japanese researchers create AI models to screen for Alzheimer’s disease
Japanese researchers successfully developed machine learning models to predict elevated levels of brain amyloid beta (Aβ), a key indicator of Alzheimer’s disease risk. Key findings: Three models demonstrated a significant ability to identify individuals with higher brain amyloid…
· Carl Samson
5 dead, 1 critical after Japan Airlines plane collides with coast guard aircraft
A Japan Airlines (JAL) plane carrying hundreds of passengers burst into flames after colliding with a Japan Coast Guard aircraft at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday. What happened: The fire, which was caught on video, occurred after the collision took place at 5:47 p.m., Tokyo…
· Michelle De Pacina
7.5 magnitude earthquake strikes western Japan on New Year’s Day
A series of powerful earthquakes struck Japan, resulting in at least 48 deaths and thousands displaced. About the earthquake: On New Year’s Day, a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the west coast of Japan, triggering tsunami warnings, evacuations and power outages. The quake…
· Bryan Ke
‘Kakizome’ explained: The Japanese tradition of writing New Year’s wishes
Japanese people will soon write their wishes on paper using calligraphy, a tradition known as “kakizome” or “first writing.” How it’s done: Kakizome involves people writing their wishes or goals for the upcoming year in calligraphy using kanji, a system of Japanese writing using…
· Carl Samson
Japan mulls creating ‘Asian version’ of the Grammys by 2025
Japan is reportedly planning to create an “Asian version” of the Grammy Awards. Goals: The news comes from Japan’s Cultural Affairs Agency, which aims to launch the event as early as 2025. The awards show will recognize Asian artists but also help Japanese ones break into the…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani honored in Japan with stamp, postcard collection
Japan Post Co. is honoring Shohei Ohtani with a stamp and postcard collection to celebrate his achievement of becoming the first Japanese baseball player to be named American League home run champ. What’s included: The Shohei Ohtani Premium Stamp Set will include five stamps,…
· Ryan General
After Ohtani, Dodgers sign Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto to record-breaking $325M deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly finalized a historic 12-year, $325 million deal with acclaimed Japanese pitcher and reigning Pacific League MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Pitch perfect: Yamamoto, 25, was catapulted into the Major League spotlight following a remarkable career…
· Ryan General
Japanese scientists use AI to create world’s first images from brain activity
Japanese scientists have successfully utilized AI to vividly create images of objects and landscapes based on human brain activity for the first time. About the study: A team of researchers from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), in collaboration…
· Bryan Ke
Nuisance streamer faces Japanese court, vows never to livestream again
Controversial IRL livestreamer JohnnySomali has reportedly promised to stop broadcasting while denying some of the charges against him as he appeared in front of a court in Japan this week. Catch up: JohnnySomali, whose real name is Ismael Ramsey Khalid, is accused of disrupting…
· Bryan Ke
These huge Japanese ‘dragons’ hunted the ancient oceans
University of Cincinnati Associate Professor Takuya Konishi and international colleagues have classified a reptile whose remains were found in Japan 17 years ago as a new species. About the predator: Akihiro Misaki discovered fossils of the mosasaur, an ancient apex predator,…
· Bryan Ke
2023’s word of the year, according to Japanese voters
“Zei” (“税”), or “tax,” has been voted as the word of the year in Japan in 2023, reflecting people’s frustration over rising costs of living and discussions on taxes among policymakers. Announcing the word: The Kyoto-based Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation unveiled the word…
· Bryan Ke
Japanese man blows up his home while trying to kill cockroach
A Japanese man inadvertently caused a minor explosion inside his apartment in Kumamoto, the capital city of Kumamoto Prefecture, while attempting to kill a cockroach with an insecticide over the weekend. What happened: The incident occurred inside the 54-year-old man’s apartment…
· Carl Samson
Watch: Japanese man who spent $16K to become a ‘dog’ meets real dog
The Japanese man who shelled out thousands of dollars to turn himself into a “dog” has finally interacted with a real canine. What happened: The encounter took place while the man — who goes by the online alias Toco — subjected himself to an agility test, which he apparently…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: This Japanese rocket is powered by cow dung
A Japanese space startup has successfully tested its new rocket that uses cow dung as a fuel source, marking it a step toward its goal of creating affordable rockets that also help mitigate climate change. How it works: Developed by Interstellar Technologies Inc. and tested at…
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Company · Japan · TYO:7832
Bandai Namco Holdings
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Company · Japan · TYO:9697
Capcom
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Company · Japan · TYO:4751
CyberAgent
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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
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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
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Company · Japan · TYO:7974
Nintendo
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