Sony Music Japan’s chief, Shunsuke Muramatsu, has been named a top global influencer in the music world. His company signs artists like YOASOBI, Creepy Nuts and Kenshi Yonezu, who chart in Japan and abroad. Muramatsu says success comes from mixing new ideas with proven methods, and he encourages his
Music often starts as something simple—catchy tunes about everyday life. But sometimes, artists decide to go deeper. That’s what happens with the latest album from a singer who once wrote about crushes and lazy afternoons. Instead of sticking to familiar topics, she’s now asking questions that don’t
Sony Pictures has released a teaser for the upcoming film “The Social Reckoning, ” which promises to revisit Facebook’s controversial history from a fresh angle. The movie centers on Frances Haugen, a former engineer who exposed hidden data to the public in 2021. She is portrayed by Mikey Madison, w
Japan’s defense chief recently spoke clearly at a major Asian security meeting in Singapore. He pushed back against claims that Japan is becoming more aggressive in military matters. His comments came after repeated accusations from China about Japan’s supposed "new militarism. " Yet the defense min
Japan’s top three banks will soon receive OpenAI’s newest cyber‑defence tool, GPT‑5. 5‑Cyber, through a special program that only lets verified defenders use it. The plan is part of Tokyo’s effort to treat advanced AI as a key national asset, not just a consumer gadget. Only institutions that
Japan is looking at a fresh way to support its investment agenda by issuing special “bridging bonds. ” These instruments are designed to connect short‑term borrowing with long‑term projects, helping the government fund new initiatives without immediately adding to its debt burden. The idea is not
Japan and South Korea share a bond that’s hard to ignore. On one side, they’re economic allies, trading technology, cars, and pop culture like K-pop. On the other, they’re stuck in arguments over history—especially Japan’s rule over Korea in the early 1900s. These fights pop up in trade disputes, co
Japan still holds the biggest pile of money invested abroad, but its spot in the global ranking just slipped—again. In 2025, the country’s net external assets, which include everything from stocks and bonds to property overseas, hit a new high of 561. 75 trillion yen ($3. 53 trillion). That’s up 4.
Music has always had a special power to unite people, and two legendary musicians recently highlighted how even political divides can fade away when the right tune plays. During a chat on a popular podcast, one iconic artist shared how his band’s classic song turns a crowd of strangers into one big
Music stars often stay quiet about their political views to avoid backlash. Nicki Minaj recently explained why she quietly supported Donald Trump long before making it public. She said many in the entertainment world assume everyone leans Democratic. That unspoken rule made her hesitate to speak up
