National Dec 4, 2020
Japan bookstore market likely to expand for first time in four years
The size of Japan's physical bookstore market in 2019 shrank for the third straight year to stand at ¥1.219 trillion.
Entertainment News Dec 2, 2020
Netflix plans to double spending on original content in Asia
By stepping up its investment, the California-based company is gearing to tackle its main rivals Disney+ and Prime Video, as well as local competitors.
Entertainment News Nov 30, 2020
'Demon Slayer' now Japan's second-highest grossing film ever
The series also dominated the first through 22nd spots in comic sales rankings in Japan this year, according to industry data.
Entertainment News Oct 21, 2020
Millions of movie-goers defy pandemic for record opening of 'Demon Slayer'
by Gearoid Reidy and Shoko Oda
More than 3.4 million people put the risk of virus infection aside to turn up for the opening weekend of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinite Train."
Commentary / World Jan 4, 2020
What a decade of Netflix did to Hollywood
by Tara Lachapelle
The rise of the streaming-video leader has spurred a rash of mergers that are transforming the industry.
Commentary / World Jan 4, 2020
2019's best movies (for lessons in behavioral economics)
by Cass R. Sunstein
The annual Becons single out "Luce," a perfect example of "motivated reasoning."
Business Apr 29, 2019
Snap!: 'Avengers: Endgame' shatters records with $1.2 billion opening weekend
by Anousha Sakoui and Christopher Palmeri
The Avengers broke all kinds of box office records as a young, male audience lined up for days to get tickets for its opening weekend even in the era of streaming content. "Avengers: Endgame" took in $1.2 billion in its opening weekend — earning $350 ...
Entertainment News Feb 16, 2019
Chef Wolfgang Puck orders extra 100 kg of Miyazaki beef for exclusive Oscars after-party
Miyazaki wagyu beef has in the past proven so popular at the official Oscars after-party that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ordered an extra 100 kg of the world-famous Japanese delicacy to serve this year. "Because it was so popular, we brought ...
Culture / Images Oct 27, 2018
The faces of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2018: Competition
The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival, which opened on Thursday, is screening a variety of cinema from all over the world at various venues in Tokyo. The festival runs until Nov. 3, when the jury will announce the winning films from the competition. In collaboration ...
Culture / Images Oct 27, 2018
The faces of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2018: Special screenings
The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival, which opened on Thursday, is screening a variety of cinema from all over the world at various venues in Tokyo. The festival runs until Nov. 3, when the jury will announce the winning films from the competition. In collaboration ...
Business / Tech Jun 26, 2018
Vaio Corp., the Sony Corp. computer spinoff, said Tuesday it will begin showing virtual reality movies in a theater in the capital's Shinjuku district on July 2. Vaio, which took over Sony's personal computer business, is hoping to expand the VR market by combining the ...
Commentary / World Feb 12, 2018
Forget fake news — worry about fake history Oscars
by Denis Macshane
Two movies about Britain in 1940 — "Dunkirk" and "Darkest Hour" — have collected plenty of Oscar nominations. Both movies are full of historical nonsense.