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STREAMING

Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jun 23, 2023
Thanks to Netflix, this tiny Swiss town has more visitors than locals
With pandemic rules subsiding, tourists are flocking to a small town in Switzerland to visit sites from the South Korean TV drama 'Crash Landing on You.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 19, 2023
Netflix and Amazon addiction turns into ‘digital deficit’ and hassle for the yen
The deficit from spending on such services reached ¥4.8 trillion last year, almost 90% of Japan’s services account deficit.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
May 12, 2023
The 'Black Ships' of anime: Streaming giants are in a battle for supremacy
Services like Netflix are coming into the anime-merchandising complex and shaking things up by focusing on productions that cater to niche fans.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
May 4, 2023
Why IRL streaming in Japan is 'not for the faint of heart'
Privacy concerns and overzealous viewers can wear off the shine of filming in Japan, but many streamers say it's still very much worth it.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Apr 28, 2023
Anime luminary Masao Maruyama warns Japan is at risk of losing the crown to China
One of the industry's most important players says rampant commercialization is a threat to Japanese creativity when it comes to animation.
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BUSINESS
Apr 25, 2023
Netflix to invest $2.5 billion in South Korean content
South Korea has cemented its status as a global cultural powerhouse in recent years, thanks in part to the explosive success of the hit Netflix series 'Squid Game.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 22, 2023
Online anime and manga piracy caused ¥2 trillion loss in 2021, watchdog says
The study said the five-fold rise from 2019 was likely due to people spending more time indoors during the pandemic, as well as greater uptake of streaming services.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 19, 2023
When it comes to sumo in popular media, style reigns over substance
Despite its rich pageantry and 2,000-year history, the sport is still waiting for an authentic Hollywood portrayal that can catch on with the general public.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Apr 6, 2023
Talk about your favorite shows in Japanese — but no spoilers, please!
It's always fun to talk about what's on TV, but recently it has been what's on streaming services that has taken up most of the conversation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Apr 4, 2023
Competition among video-streaming services heating up in Japan
Aided by demand among people spending more time at home amid the spread of the coronavirus, the video-streaming market in Japan has grown over the past few years.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Mar 4, 2023
We hardly played ye: A bittersweet eulogy to E3
Once the Super Bowl of the gaming world, it’s time to remember E3 for what it once was instead of what it now unfortunately has come to be.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Mar 4, 2023
'Aggretsuko' swansong urges youth to rage
The Netflix show's fifth and final season turns its attention from workday dilemmas to death-metal outbursts aimed at the political state of modern Japan.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Mar 3, 2023
'Wholesome' South Korean reality TV proves a hit worldwide
South Korean reality shows such as 'Physical: 100' and 'Singles Inferno' are shaping up to be the next big thing to woo audiences overseas.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 23, 2023
Math rock act Jyocho provides a cheerfully chilling soundtrack to new Junji Ito series
The quartet brings its unique blend of frenzy and sweetness to horror artist Junji Ito's new macabre Netflix series.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 29, 2023
Wales coach Warren Gatland raises concerns over Netflix documentary
Netflix will produce a 'behind the scenes' series on the Six Nations along the lines of those recently aired for Formula One and tennis.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jan 15, 2023
Streaming changed TV. Is TV changing streaming back?
A decade of bingeing has transformed storytelling and viewing habits. But we may be starting to hit that transformation's limits.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jan 12, 2023
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House’ is light and dusted with sugar
The Palme d'Or-winning filmmaker acts as showrunner and co-writer on this Netflix series that peacefully drifts through a year in a shared residence for apprentice geisha in Kyoto.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jan 5, 2023
The etiquette guru who broke up with a boyfriend over text
Shanghai etiquette teacher Sara Jane Ho offers practical advice for a new, global world on Netflix's 'Mind Your Manners.'
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 2022 in Review
Dec 24, 2022
Everything old became new again on streaming platforms in 2022
This year, programming typically associated with traditional broadcasting — variety shows, dramas and anime — flourished on streaming platforms.
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CULTURE / Film / 2022 in Review
Dec 22, 2022
Anime continued its dominance in 2022
Anime proved to be bankable content in chaotic times, with 'One Piece' and 'Dragon Ball' scoring big at the box office, while major streaming services expanded their anime offerings.

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