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Sixth-largest earthquake in world history caused whales to beach on Japanese coast
A powerful magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, immediately triggering tsunami warnings for Japan and the U.S. The quake, one of the six largest ever recorded in the world, set off evacuation orders along the Pacific and sent waves…
· Carl Samson
Japanese Americans lead opposition to turn ex-prison into ICE detention center
Hundreds of Japanese Americans and allies gathered at Don Biddle Community Park in Dublin, California, on Saturday to protest the Trump administration’s proposal to convert a former federal women’s prison into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center. About…
· Carl Samson
Trump-inspired ‘Japanese First’ party gains ground in Japan
Sanseito, a Japanese populist party that draws inspiration from Donald Trump’s politics, is gaining support ahead of Sunday’s upper house elections, suggesting a notable shift in the country’s traditionally centrist landscape. State of play: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s…
· Ryan General
George Takei: Immigrant detentions like WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans
Japanese American activist George Takei, who was incarcerated as a child during World War II, has drawn parallels between the U.S. government’s wartime internment of Japanese Americans and the Trump administration’s detention of undocumented immigrants. Speaking in a recent “The…
· Ryan General
Trump warns ‘Mr Japan’ of steep tariffs ahead of July 9 deadline
President Donald Trump said he plans to send a letter to “Mr Japan” warning of renewed U.S. tariffs if no trade agreement is reached by July 9. Speaking to Fox News on July 1, Trump said: “I could send one to Japan: ‘Dear Mr Japan, here’s the story, you’re going to pay a 25…
· Ryan General
Condom prank in Tokyo continues ‘sushi terrorism’ trend in Japan
A 16-year-old boy in Tokyo has been referred to prosecutors after allegedly posting a photo of an unwrapped condom placed in the plate collection slot of a Kura Sushi restaurant. The incident occurred on March 28 at a branch in Toshima ward. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan…
· Editorial Staff
Japan’s most electric women’s wrestling show is finally coming to America
One of Japan’s most exciting and culturally unique sports is making its long-awaited leap to the United States. Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling (TJPW) — the country’s premier women’s wrestling promotion known for its mix of elite athleticism, pop idol flair and off-the-wall charm — is…
· Ryan General
Japan, US commemorate Battle of Okinawa 80th anniversary
Japan recently marked 80 years since the end of the Battle of Okinawa, the final and bloodiest ground battle of World War II in the Pacific. A memorial ceremony was held on June 23 at Mabuni Hill in Itoman City, the site of the conflict’s last stages, where Prime Minister…
· Carl Samson
Visitors to WWII Japanese American incarceration sites urged to report ‘negative’ US history narratives
The Japanese American National Museum (JANM) has criticized signs installed at former World War II incarceration camps that ask visitors to report historical content they consider negative toward the U.S. Catch up The reporting system stems from President Donald Trump’s March 27…
· Carl Samson
Densho calls for greater education after Wyoming lawmaker’s use of anti-Japanese slur
Densho, a nonprofit organization that documents testimonies of Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II, emphasized the critical need for education following Wyoming State Rep. John Winter’s use of an anti-Japanese racial slur while referring to the Heart Mountain…
· Carl Samson
Japan bans flashy baby names like ‘Nike,’ ‘Pikachu’
Japan’s parliament passed legislation in late May establishing standards for children’s name pronunciations, addressing disputes over creative interpretations of traditional characters. What you need to know: The law requires family registries to include phonetic guidance for…
· Ryan General
Nearly half of Japanese workforce engages in ‘quiet quitting’: survey
Around 45% of full-time employees in Japan are “quiet quitting,” a practice where workers do only what their roles require, without extra effort, according to a recent survey of 3,000 workers by job-matching company Mynavi. Younger workers lead work attitude shift
· Carl Samson
Trauma of Japanese American WWII incarceration lasted generations: study
A West Virginia University study has revealed that Japanese American women who were likely incarcerated in World War II detention camps as children gave birth to less healthy babies decades later, demonstrating how trauma from forced displacement can ripple across generations.…
· Carl Samson
Japanese American professor who lectures on racism is targeted in racist attack
A 71-year-old Japanese American professor who teaches about racism was deliberately struck by a vehicle while cycling in Montebello, California, in what authorities are investigating as a potential hate crime. Racist assault: Aki Maehara, a Vietnam War veteran, was riding his…
· Carl Samson
Terminal Island’s last Japanese American buildings are under threat
The last two surviving buildings from a once-thriving Japanese American fishing village in Terminal Island, Los Angeles, have been included in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s list of America’s 11 most endangered historic places in 2025. About Terminal Island and…
· Carl Samson
Japanese lawmaker compares Trump to ‘delinquent kid’ over tariffs
A Japanese opposition lawmaker has reportedly compared President Donald Trump to a “delinquent kid extorting somebody” amid tense trade negotiations between the U.S. and Japan over sweeping American tariffs. “American extortionists”
· Editorial Staff
‘SUMO’ brings Japan’s sacred wrestling tradition to the New York stage
Sumo wrestling is often seen as a spectacle of brute force—massive men colliding in an explosive test of strength. But behind the rituals, behind the carefully choreographed movements, lies a deeply immersive world built on discipline, tradition, and a lifelong commitment to…
· Ryan General
Lisa Sanaye Dring’s ‘Sumo’ brings Japan’s national sport to the stage in NY premiere
Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater are set to bring the intense world of sumo wrestling to the stage with the New York premiere of Lisa Sanaye Dring’s “Sumo” this month. Directed by Obie Award winner Ralph B. Peña, the play delves into the lives of six wrestlers…
· Carl Samson
Remembering Mitsuye Endo’s sacrifice to end Japanese American incarceration
President Joe Biden posthumously awarded Mitsuye Endo the Presidential Citizens Medal on Jan. 2 — a long-overdue recognition of a quiet hero whose name should echo in American history. Endo’s courage in challenging the U.S. government during World War II not only secured the…
· Ryan General
Japanese American photographer dies weeks after unprovoked attack in New York
Yasuomi Hashimura, a renowned 79-year-old Japanese American photographer, tragically died on Nov. 11, succumbing to injuries sustained weeks earlier in an unprovoked attack. Hashimura was allegedly shoved to the ground by a homeless man on Oct. 22 while walking home 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.