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DeadlineCenter3 hours ago

Japan’s Animation Industry Grows 15.8% To Record $28BN, Driven By Both Domestic & Overseas Sales

Japan’s anime industry grew by 15.8% to $28.18BN (JPY4.45TR) in 2025, with growth coming from both local and overseas markets, according to figures presented by the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) at TIFFCOM. The report also...

VarietyLeans left3 hours ago

Japan’s Anime Market Hits Record $28.2 Billion as Local Sales Surge

Spending on Japanese anime worldwide reached a record JPY4.45 trillion ($28.2 billion) in 2025. That is up 15.8% on the previous year, and overseas consumers now account for well over half of the total. Hasegawa Masahiro,...

ReutersCenter7 hours ago

Japan's Nikkei slumps 3% as tech stocks tumble on AI worries

Japan's Nikkei slumps 3% as tech stocks tumble on AI worries Reuters

The Japan TimesCenter7 hours ago

Japan’s beleaguered shoppers are a worry for convenience stores and the economy

Underlying inflation rose in September at the fastest annual pace in three years, according to Bank of Japan data, exceeding its 2% target.

Times of IndiaCenter8 hours ago

Japan, Bangladesh widen BIG-B ambitions, bring India into focus

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi focused on the BIG-B initiative. The initiative aims to enhance economic cooperation and connectivity in the Bay of Bengal region. Japan is...

The Japan TimesCenter9 hours ago

Japan’s Forever Young set to vie for rare repeat in Breeders’ Cup Classic

Trainer Yoshito Yahagi sounded confident about Forever Young's chances after the horse's final tuneup in Lexington, Kentucky.

The Japan TimesCenter22 hours ago

Japan to aid wildfire recovery efforts in Mongolia

Takaichi said Japan will offer an aid package featuring plans to provide equipment and help develop human resources for environmental restoration.

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank buys stake in Indian PE firm

The investment underscores Japanese institutional investor interest in Indian companies across financial services, manufacturing and real estate.

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Japan must accelerate cyberdefense strategy, former NSA director says

Spending weeks and months on strategy is not conducive to an active cyberdefense posture, according to former intelligence chief Michael Rogers.

The Japan TimesCenter4 hours ago

Japanese police arrest 6 men over scam from Vietnam

The Japanese suspects allegedly conspired to defraud a woman in her 20s in Yamaguchi Prefecture of ¥1 million earlier this year.

The Japan TimesCenter4 hours ago

Japanese researchers discover protein that may shed light on fertility decline

The findings could give insight into why older women face higher risks of infertility, miscarriage and their children having chromosomal disorders.

The Japan TimesCenter7 hours ago

Japanese journalist arrested in Russia is a pawn, not a spy

Tokyo must disabuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of the belief that journalists are pawns to be played in the great power's game.

IbtimesCenter2 hours ago

Japanese Restaurant Disputes Twitch Streamer Lacy's $12K Bill Claim After He Accidentally Revealed Menu QR Code During Livestream

Twitch streamer Lacy said viewers exploited a restaurant QR code during a Japan livestream, triggering unauthorised orders and a possible $12,000 bill, though the venue disputes his account.

TheweekCenter2 days ago

‘Japanese chess’ elite accepts first female player

Tomoka Nishiyama breaks through male-dominated shogi ceiling

The Japan TimesCenter5 hours ago

The naive case for deploying U.S. nuclear weapons to Japan

Bringing U.S. nuclear weapons into Japan won't help make the country more secure.

The Japan TimesCenter6 hours ago

Bank of Japan holds rates steady even as inflation ticks up

Consumer prices are rising more than 2% a year, a rate that the bank has said is its target.

The Japan TimesCenter7 hours ago

Renowned Japanese pianist found guilty of driving at 144 kph

According to a court ruling, Kyohei Sorita drove a car at 144 kph on an expressway in Tokyo's Meguro Ward on the night of Dec. 20 last year.

South China Morning PostLeans right22 hours ago

Why Japan is pushing for a more ‘proactive’ Southeast Asia amid great-power rivalry

Japan wants a more united and proactive Southeast Asia as it sees Asean as a bulwark against an intensifying great-power rivalry, analysts say, while uncertainty over Washington’s long-term Indo-Pacific strategy has deepened Tokyo’s...

The Japan TimesCenter1 day ago

Hawks complete sweep against BayStars to repeat as Japan Series champions

The Hawks won their ninth Japan Series title since 2011 and their eighth since 2014 to bolster their status as one of the top dynasties in NPB history.

Tsuchinoko: Japan’s Stocky Snake of Folklore

Meet the tsuchinoko, a stout serpent of Japanese folklore, and explore the animal sightings and local traditions that keep its story alive.

India TodayCenter18 hours ago

This Japanese activist was confronted by a man claiming to be an Israeli soldier

This Japanese activist was confronted by a man claiming to be an Israeli soldier

NPRLeans left18 hours ago

US and Japan agree to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile production

The announcement Wednesday is the latest action by the allies, who have repeatedly expressed alarm over China's growing assertiveness in Asia. Covered by 3 outlets: 1 lean left, 2 are centre.

Taipei TimesCenter15 hours ago

Ministry thanks Japan and Germany for support

PlayStation Partner Awards 2026 Japan Asia Set for December 3

Sony Interactive Entertainment Japan Asia announced the PlayStation Partner Awards 2026 Japan Asia are set for December 3. The awards recognize the PlayStation versions of hit titles that are sold across Japan and Asia. Read details...

Bank of Japan is expected to hold rates this week

All survey respondents said they expect the BOJ to set the stage for a rate hike in December or January, as inflation and wages continue to rise.

The EconomistCenter3 days ago

Russia has seized a Japanese journalist

Vladimir Putin may be preparing for a prisoner exchange. Pressuring Japan also pleases China

BBC NewsCenter1 day ago

Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash

Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism. Sanrio ends association with TV drama Vivant after China says portrayal of ruthless Chinese agents is ‘deliberate smear’ The company behind...

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Andhra Pradesh woos South Korea and Japan to build major shipbuilding hubs

Andhra Pradesh is courting South Korean and Japanese shipbuilders to establish major shipbuilding and coast-wide repair clusters across its greenfield ports, leveraging its 1,053 km coastline, deep-sea infrastructure, and industrial land banks.

The Japan TimesCenter2 hours ago

With China in mind, Japan eyes more realistic joint military exercises

Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the commitment at a bilateral meeting this week.

IbtimesCenter2 hours ago

'I'm Dumb and Thought It Was Funny': Lacy Admits Trolling About $12K Japan Bill After Discovering the Truth

Twitch streamer Lacy admitted he trolled about a reported $12,000 (£9,200) bill at a Japanese restaurant after learning he only had to pay for the food already prepared, then apologised.