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Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Feb 23, 2023
'Slam Dunk' anime makes a successful leap onto South Korean big screens
Latest theatrical hit shows how Japan can to some degree overcome wartime grievances with manga, anime and other forms of soft power.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 20, 2023
Leiji Matsumoto, famed for 'Space Battleship Yamato' anime, dies at 85
The manga artist, also known for the series “Galaxy Express 999,” died of acute heart failure at a Tokyo hospital on Feb. 13, his company announced.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Feb 16, 2023
‘Blue Giant’ soundtrack steals the spotlight
The manga adaptation’s score, composed by jazz pianist Hiromi Uehara, hits all the right notes even if the animation fails to strike a chord.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 7, 2023
'Captain Tsubasa' creator aiming for real-life soccer success
Takahashi has played a big part in helping soccer culture take root in Japan, and believes there is room for it to grow further.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jan 29, 2023
'Attack on Titan' creator honored at French comics festival
Hajime Isayama, creator of the popular Japanese manga series was given a special award at the International Comics Festival in Angouleme, France.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Jan 16, 2023
Tomakomai aims to give tourism a boost through sharing creative works
Local communities are being encouraged to enjoy making use of creative works, and to share that joy with tourists.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Jan 16, 2023
Manga and anime helping Tomakomai to boost tourism sector
In an effort to attract visitors, people in charge of community development in Tomakomai have begun to pay attention to the city's manga and anime resources.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Jan 16, 2023
Tomakomai bets on pop culture for tourism boost by embracing cosplay events
The number of visitors to the Tomakomai Cosplay Festa has increased over the years, with about 16,000 people attending in 2019, making it one of the city's most popular events.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 5, 2022
Hedge fund bets next Korean pop culture hit will be webtoons
GVA Asset Management believes Americans and Europeans will soon catch onto Korea's online comics, following the lead of consumers at home and in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 21, 2022
Japan's top court scraps manga editor's guilty verdict over wife's death
It is the first time a guilty ruling reached by a district court under the lay judge system has been thrown out by the top court after being upheld by an appeals court.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 29, 2022
‘My Broken Mariko': Childhood friendship drama rings true
Yuki Tanada's film about a fraught yet deep relationship between two young women is moving and disturbing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2022
Nearly 80% of judges for arts competitions in Japan are men, study shows
The gender imbalance was especially stark in literary competitions, where 95% of judges and 76% of the top-prize winners were men.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 14, 2022
China and Japan share love of dinosaurs and Doraemon at exchange event
Hundreds of Chinese children and others shared their love of dinosaurs in a recent exchange event held at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 29, 2022
Publishers sue ex-Mangamura operator for ¥1.9 billion in damages
The lawsuit, filed at the Tokyo District Court by Kadokawa, Shueisha and Shogakukan, is the first against Mangamura, which was known as the biggest pirate website in Japan.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jul 7, 2022
Author of manga 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' Kazuki Takahashi found dead in Okinawa
Takahashi's works are hugely popular at home and abroad, with his manga turned into a television series, movies and card games.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 6, 2022
Failed ‘Captain Tsubasa’ NFT offers window into the risks of crypto
While Japan has not yet experienced a large NFT boom, some of the country's most famous pop culture staples have been appropriated for dubious 'Web3' products.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 30, 2022
'Love Is Light': Charming rom-com puts a fresh spin on love triangles
Keiichi Kobayashi's sweet and quirky comedy centers on a university student with the secret ability to see love in the form of little balls of light.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 7, 2022
Manga of book on Soviet women's war tales captivates Japanese readers
A manga adaptation of a Nobel winner's book on the experiences of women who served in the Soviet Union's campaign against Germany in World War II is proving a timely success among Japanese readers looking to better understand war amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Apr 14, 2022
Inside the curious creations of Fujiko A. Fujio
Motoo Abiko, aka Fujiko A. Fujio, made his mark by testing the boundaries of the manga genre with quirky concepts and dark humor.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Apr 7, 2022
Popular Japanese manga artist Fujiko A. Fujio dies at 88
The cartoonist was best known for 'Ninja Hattori-kun' and 'The Laughing Salesman.'

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