The newest addition to Tokyo’s growing stable of luxury accommodations is a place of firsts. Opened Oct. 23, the JW Marriott Tokyo is the brand’s first hotel in the Japanese capital. Located in the ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusionist rhetoric in Japan politics sparks Osaka anti-xenophobia protest movement
It was a sweltering Aug. 31, and the street outside JR Osaka Station was crowded with protesters decrying what they call the anti-foreigner r･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Yoji Yamada and Lee Sang-il Talk Japanese Cinema, Craft and Following Anime’s Global Success
The directors, two generations of Japanese filmmaking excellence, delivered a wide-ranging, humorous discussion on their approach and each other. ( read original story ...)
Best Crypto To Buy Now: High Return Crypto Presales And Leading Altcoins To Buy Now
EcoYield, Hyperliquid, and BlockDAG are among the top altcoins to buy now. The first one is a crypto presale rapidly gaining momentum and attracting participants with significant bonuses. Meanwhile, ...
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‘Ne Zha 2′ Spurs Debate on Future of Chinese Cinema as 2025 Blue Book Launches at Tokyo Market
At the Tokyo International Film Festival's TIFFCOM market, the launch of the Blue Book of China Film 2025 – jointly edited by Peking University's Chen Xuguang and Zhejiang University's Fan Zhizhong – ... ( read original story ...)
‘Shogun,’ ‘Kokuho’ and ‘Renoir’ Producers Discuss Global Pathways for Japanese Talent at Tokyo Film Festival
At the Tokyo Film Fest, producers behind ‘Shogun,’ ‘Kokuho’ and ‘Renoir’ shared insights on bringing Japanese stories and talent to global audiences. ( read original story ...)
Peter Chan Recalls UFO Era, Industry Transformation at Tokyo: ‘I Make Movies That the Market Needs’
Peter Chan discusses United Filmmakers Organization's indie spirit, Taiwan market collapse, and adapting to mainland China at Tokyo Film Festival. ( read original story ...)
Crypto News Today: Canaan Strikes Japan Deal in First State-Backed Bitcoin Mining Move
Canaan partners with a Japanese utility for the first state-linked Bitcoin mining project using grid-stabilizing hydro-cooled rigs.
Osaka Steel (TSE:5449) Net Profit Margin Decline Reinforces Caution Around Premium Valuation
Osaka Steel (TSE:5449) reported a net profit margin of just 0.5%, down from last year’s 1.7%, with earnings declining at an average annual rate of 0.01% over the past five years. The company’s ...
Rithy Panh and Miyake Sho Discuss Cinema, Labor and Current Viewing Habits at Tokyo Talk
At Tokyo Film Festival, Rithy Panh and Miyake Sho discuss filmmaking, labor, empathy and how changing viewing habits shape today’s cinema. ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys military after record bear attacks across country
Bear attacks in Japan reach historic levels as poor harvests and shrinking hunter population create wildlife crisis in northern prefectures like Akita and Fukushima. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM says no plan to renegotiate $550 billion investment package with US
GYEONGJU, South Korea (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Saturday that she had no plans to renegotiate a $550 billion investment package deal reached with the United States. "I ... ( read original story ...)
Understanding Takaichi Sanae: Sheila Smith on Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Renowned Japan expert Sheila Smith discusses the country’s historic election of its first female prime minister, her politics, her likely policies, and their impact on women. ( read original story ...)
1999 Nagoya Murder Suspect Initially Refused DNA Test
The suspect in the 1999 murder of a housewife in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, had initially refused to undergo DNA profiling before surrendering to police, investigative sources said ... ( read original story ...)
Could Nissan cars made in Mississippi be headed to Japan in rare deal? What to know
Nissan is considering exporting US-built Murano and Pathfinder SUVs to Japan from its Mississippi plant. This move would help utilize underused factory capacity at the Canton, Mississippi facility. ( read original story ...)