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 ...)
Yokohama India Partners with Classic Himalayan Drive 2025
Yokohama India has announced its association with The Classic Himalayan Drive 2025, a 10-day motoring expedition that revives the spirit of the iconic Himalayan Rallies from the 1980s. The drive, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Enters State-Linked Bitcoin Mining Era With Canaan Project
Canaan has signed an agreement to supply bitcoin mining rigs to a major Japanese utility for a grid-stability research project, marking the country’s first ...
$1M Raised in Blazpay Phase 3 Crypto Presale – Over 137 Million BLAZ Tokens Sold as Phase 3 Remains Live
Blazpay’s Crypto Presale 2025 has reached a major milestone, raising over $1M with 137 million BLAZ tokens sold out of 157.3 million in Phase 3. With 87% of Phase 3 complete, early investors are ...
Coinbase holds edge in US crypto race even as rivals’ public listings reshape landscape
Coinbase's first-mover advantage as the only publicly traded crypto exchange helped it top earnings estimates again, but competition is looming from clearer rules and newly listed companies, Wall ...
Crypto’s big ‘Uptober’ ends with a whimper, Bitcoin down 4%
While October didn’t bring in big wins for Bitcoin, one analyst says there’s reason to be optimistic for the cryptocurrency’s growth.