National / Crime & Legal Feb 15, 2018
A former employee of the state-backed Cool Japan Fund alleges she was sexually harassed and names a senior government official in her lawsuit.
A former employee of the state-backed Cool Japan Fund alleges she was sexually harassed and names a senior government official in her lawsuit.
Employees of the public-private entity aimed at promoting Japanese culture and products overseas claim they were harassed by executives, including a central government bureaucrat
METI hopes 'Wonder 500' will catch on overseas
The industry ministry Thursday unveiled 500 undiscovered fine goods from rural areas that they will target for overseas promotion. Japan's regional areas have many specialities created by small firms that have the potential to become popular overseas. But it is difficult for them to market ...
Cool Japan Fund launches to help spread products overseas
Aiming to enhance the strength of Japan's brand overseas, Cool Japan Fund, an entity run by the government and the private sector to promote Japanese culture, products and services, launched operations Monday. "We'd like to somehow help those of you who want to promote Japan's ...