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BUSINESS
Aug 14, 2022

Gaming industry feels squeeze after pandemic boom

Makers of consoles, accessories and software are experiencing a similar post-pandemic effect to tech titans as people begin to return to normal lives.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 12, 2022

Japan’s economic rebound unlikely to derail BOJ governor's easing plan

The nation's GDP is predicted to have returned to its pre-pandemic level, but weak wages and a darkening global outlook will likely see Haruhiko Kuroda stick to his stance.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 7, 2022

Over 80,000 tourists trapped in 'China's Hawaii' after COVID-19 outbreak

Tourists want to leave must test negative in five PCR tests over seven days, health authorities said.
Aug 4, 2022

Tsunan Sake Brewery Announces Launch of New Sake Brand “Yukikamoshi”, Niigata Snow Brewed Sake – Interview with CEO Kabasawa 2/2

Tsunan, Niigata (August 4th, 2022) — Tsunan sake brewery is proud to announce the launch of ”Yukikamoshi”, its newest sake brand brewed with Niigata snow in Japan. With a core mission “Brew for future”, Tsunan is more than just a Japanese sake, it is a lifestyle. Proudly rooted in Tsunan, our...
BUSINESS
Aug 1, 2022

Ministry panel proposes record ¥31 hike of Japan's minimum wage

The proposal follows tough talks between management and labor representatives on the key panel, with both sides struggling to reach an agreement.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 29, 2022

Sony cuts profit outlook on weaker PlayStation prospects

The Tokyo-based entertainment conglomerate said Friday that it now expects u00a51.11 trillion ($8.3 billion) in operating profit, down from u00a51.16 trillion previously.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 29, 2022

Why Spotify's Car Thing was destined for the hardware graveyard

The device was aimed at increasing the number of users who listen to music or podcasts while in the car.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Jul 28, 2022

'Sailor-Moon'-inspired group SG5 shows how anime can lift up J-pop

As the music industry opens up to digital realities, the Sailor-Scout-themed pop group and other nascent acts are utilizing anime's popularity to leapfrog into greater consciousness.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 26, 2022

NFL launches its own mobile streaming service

The league's new service, called NFL+, will compete with a wide array of sports-focused streaming services, including some that also show NFL games.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 19, 2022

How China became ground zero for the auto chip shortage

Despite being the world's largest producer of cars, and leader in electric vehicles, China relies almost entirely on chips imported from Europe, the United States and Taiwan.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 15, 2022

Biden’s Saudi lesson: The only path runs through MBS

As the de facto ruler of the oil-rich monarchy, the 36-year-old prince has cast himself as a reformer. But his rule has also been defined by his institutionalization of force.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jul 14, 2022

Shanghai COVID-19 cases drop below 50 per day in sign flareup under control

The city recorded 47 infections for Wednesday, down from 55 on Tuesday. While daily cases have jumped from single digits last week, they are no longer rising precipitously.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 6, 2022

Wall Street says a recession is coming. Consumers say it's already here.

Prices are soaring worldwide, particularly for essential foods and fuels, eroding the spending power of families.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 4, 2022

Carlos Sainz grabs first F1 victory in thrilling British Grand Prix

'I don't know what to say,' a beaming Sainz said. 'It is amazing. My first win in Formula One on my 150th race and for Ferrari at Silverstone! It's amazing.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2022

Japan’s secret to taming the coronavirus: peer pressure

The country has never mandated masks or vaccinations, but it's evaded the worst of COVID-19, thanks to a fear of public shaming and the “self restraint police.”
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 3, 2022

Across Tokyo, a retro-chic izakaya revolution

Neon on the walls, K-pop on TV, and, of course, cheap eats and drinks up. Have izakaya (Japanese pubs) found the secret to success with young revelers?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 1, 2022

It's alive! How belief in AI sentience is becoming a problem

The issue of machine sentience hit the headlines last month when Google placed a software engineer on leave after he claimed the company's AI chatbot was a self-aware person.
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Southern California report 2022
Jun 30, 2022

Litigation firm wins trials and arbitrations for Japanese companies

Headquartered in California, Kitagawa & Ebert is one of the few American law firms that have won trials and arbitrations for Japanese business clients in federal courts and arbitrations in multiple states.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2022

China’s tech giants lost their swagger and may never get it back

Insiders describe an ongoing sense of paranoia and paralysis, along with an unsettling realization that the sky-high growth rates of the past two decades are likely never coming back.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 29, 2022

Sony launches PC gaming gear in an expansion beyond PlayStation brand

Sony's first offerings from its new Inzone brand will be three wireless headsets and two monitors, the priciest of which will retail for a suggested $899.99 in the United States.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jun 29, 2022

Crypto crash threatens North Korea's stolen funds as it ramps up weapons tests

The sudden plunge in crypto values complicates Pyongyang's ability to cash in and may affect how it plans to fund its weapons programs.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 22, 2022

Wrestlers ramp up public appearances as pandemic subsides

The loosening of media restrictions has given wrestlers more exposure to both current and potential fans, whether it's through interviews at stables or guest spots on prime-time TV.
Jun 20, 2022

Jinseki International School (JINIS) collaborates with the Global Esports Federation (GEF) and Japan eSports Union (JeSU) to host first ever Esports Day

JAPAN, 20 JUNE 2021 – Jinseki International School (JINIS), the first elementary boarding style school located in Jinseki, Hiroshima, collaborates with the Global Esports Federation (GEF) and Japan eSports Union (JeSU) to host a new initiative called “JINIS Esports Day”. This was a first collaboration...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jun 19, 2022

7FO's hypnotic 'Music for Himitsu' embraces the wonders of nature

The Osaka musician's remastered soundtrack for a 2014 art exhibition is a concerto of found sounds, guitar loops and intricate synthetic details that needles its way into your brain.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / FOCUS
Jun 18, 2022

How Japan achieved one of the world’s lowest COVID-19 death rates

Health experts point to continued mask wearing, extensive vaccination and an already healthy population as the core factors behind its success.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 17, 2022

Relax, Japanese tourism is not becoming like North Korea

It's easy to be frustrated with Japan's slow reopening, but the country needs to learn to let down its guard first.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami