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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 9, 2015
Sony Pictures CEO says hack won't set studio back
Over the past seven weeks, the chief executive of Sony Pictures Entertainment has dealt with the fallout from a cyberattack he likens to having your house robbed and burned to the ground.
CULTURE / Film
Jan 1, 2015
What if 'The Interview' had been made in Japan?
It couldn't happen here — that was my first takeaway from the massive cyberattack on Sony Pictures Entertainment prompted by the Seth Rogen and James Franco comedy "The Interview." In the film, the two heroes journey to North Korea ostensibly to interview its real-life leader, Kim Jong Un, but in fact,...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 29, 2014
Sony's 'Interview' fetches $15 million online in four days
"The Interview" earned more than $15 million in online sales in its first four days of distribution as Sony bypassed a wide theater release amid concerns from major cinema chains about threats of violence.
BUSINESS
Dec 29, 2014
Sony says PlayStation still has problems, gradually coming back online
Sony Corp.'s PlayStation Network suffered connection problems for a fourth straight day since hackers attacked the video game network, and the company said on Sunday that service was gradually being restored.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 28, 2014
South Korea nuclear operator says cyberattacks continue, but reactors safe
South Korea's nuclear power operator said Sunday that cyberattacks on noncritical operations at its headquarters are continuing but the country's atomic plants are operating safely and are secure from attack.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 26, 2014
Hirai giving more input at Sony Pictures in wake of hack
Sony Corp.'s Tokyo headquarters is changing its usual arm's-length relationship with its U.S. studio following a massive cyberattack and the controversy over the comedy "The Interview," with the group CEO being consulted on key decisions, company officials said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 25, 2014
Work begins in Japan to shield infrastructure against cyberattacks
Japan, fearing it could be a soft target for possible North Korean cyberattacks in the escalating row over the Sony Pictures hack, has begun working to ensure its basic infrastructure will remain safe and to formulate its diplomatic response, officials said.
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 23, 2014
South Korea nuclear operator says its investigating new post by hacker
South Korea's nuclear power plant operator said on Tuesday it was investigating a new threat posted on a Twitter account that a fresh batch of data had been stolen from the agency.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 22, 2014
Sony considers options for release of 'The Interview'
Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton is looking for a new way to release the satirical film 'The Interview' after U.S. theater chains refused to show it over threats of violence from hackers linked to North Korea.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 20, 2014
Sony flummoxed in finding alternative ways to release 'The Interview'
Sony Pictures said on Friday it is looking for alternatives to release "The Interview" after it scrapped the Christmas Day theatrical opening of the screwball comedy at the center of a cyberattack on the studio blamed on North Korea.
WORLD
Dec 18, 2014
U.S. determines North Korea behind Sony attack as studio pulls movie
A U.S. government source said investigators had determined North Korea was behind a cyberattack on Sony Pictures as the studio pulled all plans to release its comedy, "The Interview," about an assassination attempt on the North Korean leader.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 16, 2014
Sony warned of network breaches a year ago
Sony Corp. was warned about a year ago that hackers had infiltrated its network and were stealing gigabytes of data several times a week, underscoring a pattern of lapses predating the recent attack that has spilled Sony Pictures' secrets onto the Internet.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 15, 2014
Sony says news outlets should stop using hacked documents
Sony Pictures Entertainment lawyers have sent a letter asking news organizations to stop writing articles based on stolen documents released by hackers.
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 14, 2014
Two security firms launch rival automatic password changers
A French-American startup has launched an automatic password changer, leading a rival U.S. software firm to launch a similar service.
WORLD
Dec 13, 2014
Iran hackers may target U.S. energy, defense firms, FBI warns
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has warned U.S. businesses to be on the alert for a sophisticated Iranian hacking operation whose targets include defense contractors, energy firms and educational institutions, according to a confidential agency document.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 12, 2014
Loeb's opponents cheered even as Sony tightened belt
When activist investor Daniel Loeb announced in October he'd sold his Sony Corp. stake, executives at the company's Culver City, California, studio lot expressed relief.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 10, 2014
In rare move, Sony CEO Hirai personally cleared scenes in film on North Korea, emails show
The company's top executive approved a scene depicting the death of Kim Jong Un in a satirical film that may have prompted a cyberattack on Sony Pictures.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 10, 2014
Sony says 'The Interview' will not be shown in Japan
Sony Corp. said Wednesday it has no plans to release "The Interview" in Japan, a controversial comedy about a plot to assassinate North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
BUSINESS
Dec 9, 2014
Group claiming Sony hack demands 'Interview' not be released
A group claiming to be responsible for the massive computer hack at Sony Pictures Entertainment demands the company cancel the release of 'The Interview,' a film comedy that depicts an assassination plot against North Korea's leader.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 8, 2014
Bangkok hotel is one crime scene in Sony hack
The incursion into Sony Pictures Entertainment's computer system reached its climax in, of all places, the elegant St. Regis Bangkok in the capital of Thailand.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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