Ever wondered how to bridge the filmmaking worlds of Japan and Hollywood? Well, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) have just the thing for you: a new program called Beyond Japan. This initiative, supported by the Japanese governm
“Ghost of Tsushima” didn’t need to be historically precise because it focused on fun, not teaching history lessons. A recent analysis by Kensaku Namera from Nomura Securities, translated by Automaton, showed why Japanese fans loved the game even with its inaccuracies. Namera explained that a game ca
On Tuesday, markets in the Asia-Pacific region mostly rose, following the lead from Wall Street. Japan's Nikkei 225, for instance, inched up by 0. 77% and closed at 38, 903. 68, building on the previous day's gains. This happened even though Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, lost i
In Japan, the polls opened on Sunday for the general election, marking a big test for the new Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba. He's trying to win voter support for his party, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), which has faced a lot of scandals and low approval ratings. The LDP has ruled Japan for mo
Tokyo Metro, one of Japan's top subway operators, had a fantastic debut on the stock market. Their shares skyrocketed by nearly 45% after an impressive IPO. This event was Japan's largest initial public offering in the last six years, raising a whopping 348. 6 billion yen ($2. 3 billion). The compan
In 2023, a gripping murder-mystery series called "The Aosawa Murders" is set to captivate audiences. This series is based on a prize-winning Japanese crime novel of the same name by Riku Onda. The story unfolds in the enchanting coastal city of Kanazawa, Japan, focusing on the infamous "Aosawa Case.
On Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Japanese survivors from the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This honor recognizes their continuous efforts to eradicate nuclear weapons. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, the chair of the committ
Get ready for a New Year’s celebration like no other! Universal Studios Japan is throwing a bash called "NO LIMIT! Countdown 2025." They’re offering two VIP packages that come with guided tours, special viewing spots, and themed food. The first package costs ¥328,500 for a group of six, plus an extr
The release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant has sparked a wave of nationalism online, with influencers using jingoistic rhetoric and conspiracy theories to gain attention. This trend has even led to acts of vandalism against historic sites like the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo by
Have you heard about the recent online storm in China? It all started when a man did something disrespectful at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine. This sparked a wave of anti-Japan feelings among some people in China. Videos claiming that Japanese schools in China are spying have been shared widely, with some
