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A Japanese Hi-Fi Specialist Just Gave Audiophiles a New Reason to Get Excited

The brand is calling these open-back monitors one of its "most ambitious headphone projects to date."

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Jul 9 • 5:16 PM EDT • Technology • gearpatrol.com
Japan benchmark bond yield hits 30-year high on inflation, fiscal health concerns

The benchmark 10-year Japanese Government Bond (JGB) yield hit a 30-year high on Thursday, as rising oil prices rekindled ​inflation concerns and investors remained wary of Japan's fiscal health.

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Jul 8 • 8:32 PM EDT • Health • reuters.com
Health Trends Explained: High Cortisol Issues, Berberine, More

Health trends on social media promise to fix everything from sleep to weight gain but how much of that advice is backed up by science? NBC’s medical contributor Dr. Akshay Syal joins TODAY to separate fact from fiction on trends like issues with high cortisol, berberine supplements for weight loss, Japanese walking and more.

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Jul 8 • 9:56 AM EDT • Health • today.com
Cook review: ‘Minions & Monsters’ is a clever comedy about movie history

Everybody who’s seen the 1998 “Ronin” raise your hand. Really? You’ve missed a terrific action movie starring Robert DeNiro and Jean Reno is thusly named because it’s a parallel for the Japanese word ...

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Jul 6 • 12:54 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Famitsu's most wanted games - July 5, 2026 - Xenoblade Genesis makes first appearance, Zelda moves up

It’s time for the latest Famitsu’s most wanted games chart outlining what Japanese gamers are looking forward to based on reader votes. This is a pretty interesting week as more titles are starting to pop up from the summer showcases. As part of that, Xenoblade Genesis lands on the chart for the first time. Zelda: Ocarina of Time also just...

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Jul 5 • 10:11 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
FEATURE: Who will inherit Japan? Aging owners fuel new era of business succession

Like thousands of other Japanese business owners, Kisshokichi founder Kiyomi Akagi, who built one of the world's largest certified Kobe beef chains, faced the challenge of succession. To ensure his company's future, he sold a majority stake in the business.

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Jul 5 • 5:53 PM EDT • Business • english.kyodonews.net
Meccha Chameleon tops another milestone, selling 15 million copies in less than 30 days

The indie developer said "thanks a million", promising "a new collaboration with a famous Japanese star" is dropping next week.

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Jul 5 • 12:37 PM EDT • Technology • eurogamer.net
Party action game Hatsune Miku Starry Party announced for Switch 2, PC

Good Smile Company has announced party action game Hatsune Miku Starry Party. It will launch for Switch 2 and PC via Steam in 2027 with English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chines…

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Jul 4 • 10:30 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Naks Pan is a new salt bread business on Oʻahu

The home bakery specializes in shio pan, or salt bread, and cream pan. The Japanese bread rolls are available in a variety of flavors, while the cream pan…

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Jul 3 • 5:00 PM EDT • Business • alohastatedaily.com
Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver, sources

Iran has begun talks to sell ​oil to Japanese companies, though prospective buyers ‌are seeking a longer U.S. sanctions waiver and reassurances on safe shipping conditions in the ​Gulf, three Iranian and Western sources ​said.

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Jul 3 • 8:08 AM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Friday’s Everton News: Hackney confirmed, Japanese winger linked, Iroegbunam latest

Recapping all the Everton news from yesterday

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Jul 3 • 2:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Survey shows Japan's business sentiment improving for a 5th straight quarter

TOKYO (AP) — Business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers has improved for a fifth straight quarter, the Bank of Japan said in its quarterly “tankan” survey released Wednesday.

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Jul 1 • 1:28 AM EDT • Business • wral.com
Survey shows Japan's business sentiment improving for a 5th straight quarter

The Bank of Japan has reported its quarterly survey of business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers rose to 22 in June from 17 in the previous quarter

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Jul 1 • 1:27 AM EDT • Business • abcnews.com
Survey Shows Japan's Business Sentiment Improving for a 5th Straight Quarter

TOKYO (AP) — Business sentiment among major Japanese manufacturers has improved for a fifth straight quarter, the Bank of Japan said in its quarterly “tankan” survey released Wednesday. The survey's so-called diffusion index rose to 22 from 17 in the previous quarter, the BOJ said. The index for ...

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Jul 1 • 1:27 AM EDT • Business • usnews.com
STARTO ENTERTAINMENT Launches the “STARTO NEWS ARCHIVES” Newsletter Service

Japanese talent agency STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, Inc. has launched the “STARTO NEWS ARCHIVES,” a free digital newsletter service for fans across Asia and beyond ...

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Jun 30 • 9:30 PM EDT • Entertainment • businesswire.com
Efzimfotase alfa demonstrated improvements in bone health in treatment-naïve pediatric patients with hypophosphatasia achieving median difference of 1.67 vs placebo in RGI-C Score at week 25 in MULBERRY Phase III trial

Positive results from the MULBERRY Phase III trial showed that efzimfotase alfa (ALXN1850), an investigational enzyme replacement therapy, demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in bone health in children (2 to

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Jun 28 • 3:45 PM EDT • Health • astrazeneca-us.com
Is 10,000 Steps a Day Actually Based on Science? Here's What the Research Says

The 10,000 steps target came from a 1960s Japanese marketing campaign, not clinical research. Here's what the evidence actually supports about daily step counts, mortality risk, and what a realistic goal looks like for most people.

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Jun 27 • 1:39 PM EDT • Science • mensfitness.com
The heatwave hacks that will actually help to keep you cool

Should you wear wet socks to bed or point a fan out the window? Can the ‘Japanese door fan’ technique cool a baking hot car? Here’s what the science says

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Jun 26 • 3:30 AM EDT • Science • thetimes.com
Capcom Spotlight set for June 25

Capcom will host a Capcom Spotlight broadcast on June 25 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET / June 27 at 7:00 JST, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube (English, Japanese).

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Jun 22 • 9:37 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Resident Evil Creator Says Only Bad Games Can Be Spoiled By Streaming

According to Japanese comedian Hidetaka Kano, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii said 'exactly the same thing' as Mikami

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Jun 22 • 9:30 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Sushi chain Choushimaru to expand U.S. business

The firm plans to increase Sushi Nigiriba brand outlets in the U.S. under its joint venture with Japanese restaurant chain operator Royal Holdings and Japanese trader Sojitz.

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Jun 21 • 9:53 PM EDT • Business • japantimes.co.jp
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Star Fox, Villion: Code, more

Star Fox for Switch 2, and Villion: Code for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, PlayStation 4, and Switch are the highlight of this week’s Japanese video game releases.

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Jun 21 • 7:59 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort confirms 100 Pin Bowling, here's a first look

Nintendo Switch Sports Resort, which was recent announced, has confirmed that 100 Pin Bowling will be included. Nintendo itself shared the news, posting a screenshot on its Japanese website. 100 Pin Bowling was a part of the original Wii Sports Resort. It’s still ultimately about bowling, but the mode is set up in a triangular formation and obviously has you...

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Jun 20 • 6:00 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Beer can boost ‘spiritual or mental’ health, says Kirin president

Japanese brewer’s Takeshi Minakata says alcohol ‘can be a good thing’ as it ‘helps make people happy’

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Jun 20 • 12:00 AM EDT • Health • ft.com
Dentsu Expands Fandom Intelligence Globally to Guide Brand Partnerships in Entertainment

Little Black Book, Platform, first created in 2020, combines Japanese fandom data with new proprietary research across the US, UK, India and the Greater China market, covering 200 entertainment titles and more than 21,000 fans

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Jun 18 • 7:38 AM EDT • Entertainment • lbbonline.com
The best egg sandwich at Japanese convenience stores

Japan's egg mayonnaise sandwiches at Lawson, Family Mart, and 7-Eleven are a delicious and budget-friendly delight for travelers. I ranked them.

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Jun 18 • 12:01 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Japan's tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI 'patches' against cyberattacks

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks, both companies said Tuesday.

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Jun 16 • 4:58 AM EDT • Business • wral.com
Japan's tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI 'patches' against cyberattacks

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks

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Jun 16 • 4:57 AM EDT • Business • washingtonpost.com
Japan's tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI 'patches' against cyberattacks

Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son called Japan’s...

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Jun 16 • 4:53 AM EDT • Business • lmtonline.com
Takaichi’s G7 mission: bridge Trump-bloc divides, polish ‘Iron Lady’ image

The Japanese leader also proposed a strategic mineral stockpiling plan during the summit to counter China and boost Tokyo’s global role.

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Jun 16 • 12:25 AM EDT • Politics • scmp.com
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Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn't expect

New Japanese research links higher vitamin C blood levels to better-preserved brain structure and stronger neural connections in older adults.

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Jun 15 • 11:51 PM EDT • Health • foxnews.com
DOKAPON 3-2-1: Super Collection! coming to PC on June 29

Sting will release sugoroku RPG bundle DOKAPON 3-2-1: Super Collection! for PC via Steam on June 29, the developer announced. It will only support Japanese as a language option.

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Jun 14 • 10:35 PM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal

Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.

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Jun 14 • 11:25 AM EDT • Business • bbc.com
In Japan, life lessons in healthy eating
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Jun 14 • 9:20 AM EDT • Health • cbsnews.com
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ASICS to spin off Onitsuka Tiger into standalone business from 2027

ASICS will transfer its Onitsuka Tiger business into a standalone group company from 2027 as the Japanese sportswear giant looks to support the brand's rapid global expansion and strengthen its position in the luxury lifestyle market.

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Jun 10 • 6:48 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Starbucks said to weigh Japan unit options, including a stake sale, Bloomberg News reports

Starbucks is considering options for ​its Japanese business, ‌including a stake sale, following the ​disposal of ​a majority interest in ⁠its China operations, ​Bloomberg News reported ​on Tuesday.

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Jun 9 • 10:21 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
Sea of Stars gets a Nintendo Switch 2 version

Sea of Stars is receiving a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version. That’s according to a listing on the Japanese Nintendo eShop. It’s already live on the store with other regions to follow – likely tomorrow. Sea of Stars previously launched on Nintendo Switch. Note that the new release is not a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, so save data will not...

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Jun 7 • 4:36 PM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Japanese Gothic is a gorgeously grotesque ghost story

Ghosts, time travel, and “ropes of intestines.”

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Jun 7 • 11:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • theverge.com
Dodgers' Japanese-born starting trio establishes unique MLB mark

With Roki Sasaki establishing himself in his past four starts, Los Angeles' pitching staff remains internationally celebrated.

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Jun 6 • 2:38 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Japan change World Cup training sites in Mexico over conditions

Japan's World Cup squad had to twice change their training pitches in Mexico because of the poor condition of the fields, Japanese media said, in a turbulent start to preparations."We came to this conclusion (to change practice venues) because we searched for a better environment," he said, according to Japanese media.

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Jun 5 • 2:12 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Lakers announce multiyear partnership with Daiso

The Los Angeles Lakers announced Thursday a new multiyear partnership with Japanese retail giant Daiso, marking a groundbreaking agreement centered around the iconic Laker Girls dance team.

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Jun 4 • 6:12 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Japan’s Q1 capex stalls as Iran war concerns weigh on business confidence

(Corrects to restore dropped word 'flat' in lead paragraph) By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 1 (Reuters) - Japanese companies' annual spending on plant and equipment remained almost flat in the first quarter, data showed on ​Monday, pausing after a year ...

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May 31 • 8:39 PM EDT • Business • wtvbam.com
Japan's Q1 capex stalls as Iran war concerns weigh on business confidence

(Corrects to restore dropped word 'flat' in lead paragraph) By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, June 1 (Reuters) - Japanese companies' annual spending on plant and equipment remained almost flat in the first

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May 31 • 8:39 PM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Japan's Q1 capex stalls as Iran war concerns weigh on business confidence

Japanese companies' annual spending on plant and equipment remained almost flat in the first quarter, ​data showed on Monday, pausing after a year of strong growth as ‌concerns mount over the impact of the Middle East conflict.

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May 31 • 8:37 PM EDT • Business • reuters.com
He moved to Japan alone and started building cabins in the woods

Mori Nishimura became fascinated with the Japanese countryside when he drove out to go surfing.

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May 31 • 7:14 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Longview mill implosion comes amid turnaround effort by foreign owners

Days after the fatal incident at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging plant, it's unclear what the accident means for the facility or its Japanese owner.

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May 29 • 9:00 AM EDT • Business • seattletimes.com
Northeast Louisiana leaders recruit business in Japan Trade Mission

Economic development officials highlight region’s advantages to Japanese investors

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May 28 • 10:37 PM EDT • Business • knoe.com
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Machida Zelvia vs. Nagoya Grampus - Live Score

View the Machida Zelvia vs. Nagoya Grampus game played on June 06, 2026. Box score, stats, play-by-play timeline, highlights, odds & more

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May 25 • 4:20 AM EDT • Sports • foxsports.com
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Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese Behind the 'Conbini' Empire, Has Died. He Was 93.

TOKYO (AP) — Toshifumi Suzuki, the Japanese businessman credited with creating the 7-Eleven convenience-chain global retail empire, has died. He was 93. Suzuki, an honorary adviser at Seven & i Holdings, died on May 18 of heart failure at his Tokyo home, the company said Monday. Suzuki founded the ...

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May 25 • 1:09 AM EDT • Business • usnews.com
Monkey business: artist chimps paint in their own style, study shows

Several studies conducted in captivity have demonstrated that chimpanzees, like other great apes, enjoy painting and drawing. But new resreach led by French and Japanese primatologists has shown that…

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May 24 • 10:41 AM EDT • Science • rfi.fr
Monkey business: artist chimps paint in their own style, study shows

Several studies conducted in captivity have demonstrated that chimpanzees, like other great apes, enjoy painting and drawing. But new resreach led by French and Japanese primatologists has shown that…

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May 24 • 10:41 AM EDT • Business • rfi.fr
Phillies caught surveying Japanese slugger amid impressive NPB season

The Phillies were caught keeping an eye on Teruaki Sato during a recent scouting trip in Japan.

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May 24 • 10:35 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Famitsu review scores - May 24, 2026 - Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and more

The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of May 24, 2026 are as follows: Yoshi and the Mysterious Book – 9/9/8/9 Coffee Talk Tokyo – 8/8/9/7 Demon Kill Demon: Yomi 1984 – 8/8/8/8 Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered – 8/8/8/8 MotoGP 26 – 8/8/7/8 Trash Goblin – 7/8/8/7 JDM: Japanese Drift Master – 8/7/8/7 Note that for each review,...

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May 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
AANHPI Local Business Spotlight

To celebrate AANHPI month, Utah Royals FC players surprised some of their favorite Asian owned businesses with free ticket vouchers to Utah Royals games that customers can claim when they visit. The Japanese quartet of Mina Tanaka, Aria Nagai, Narumi and Miyabi visited Koyote (551 W 400 N, SLC, UT),

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May 22 • 2:18 PM EDT • Business • rsl.com
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Famitsu sales (5/11/26 - 5/17/26) - big Nintendo Switch 2 sales ahead of price increase

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 217,922 Switch Lite – 8,303 Switch OLED – 7,804 PS5 Digital Edition – 6,902 Switch – 5,285 PS5 Pro – 1,747 PS5 – 594 Xbox Series X – 193 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 191 Xbox Series S – 47 For comparison’s sake, here are the...

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May 21 • 11:21 AM EDT • Technology • nintendoeverything.com
Pokémon Company In Japan Demands ID Checks To Fight Scalpers

For some reason the same restrictions will also be in place for entering Japanese Pokémon tournaments

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May 21 • 8:14 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
First Ingrid match footage released for Street Fighter 6 showcasing what the mystery magical girl is truly capable of in combat

Ingrid's big launch in Street Fighter 6 is now just a week away, and we're getting our best look as to how she'll actually function in the game.A bunch of Japanese publications have just now released ...

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May 20 • 7:52 PM EDT • Technology • eventhubs.com
Dodgers’ Mookie Betts Sends Shohei Ohtani Message As Concerns Mount

The Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop offered his take on “what’s wrong with Shohei” as the Japanese superstar struggles.

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May 20 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Phillies Japanese Scouting Report Will Fire Fans Up

The Philadelphia Phillies organization has done a lot right over the past few years, but there have also been times when the organization hasn't done what's needed.

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May 19 • 11:28 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Building a Business Around Classic Niche Game Preservation

ININ Games and Strictly Limited discuss retro game preservation, Japanese publishing partnerships, physical collector editions, Neo-Retro indie games, and the evolving business of restoring classic games for modern audiences.

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May 19 • 6:00 PM EDT • Business • 80.lv
BUSINESS MONDAY: Spotlight on Bizen Gourmet Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Great Barrington

The Berkshire institution is celebrating 30 years of blending authentic Japanese cuisine, ancient pottery traditions, and a philosophy rooted in craftsmanship, care, and community.

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May 18 • 12:07 AM EDT • Business • theberkshireedge.com
Tomoyuki Sugano notches his 150th career win

The Japanese ace finds himself adjusting to pitching at elevation.

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May 17 • 9:00 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
AI camera blunder turns new Xperia 1 VIII into a meme: Sony roasted in viral social media trend

Sony faces social media backlash and mockery over the Xperia 1 VIII’s AI Camera Assistant. Users on X are roasting the company by sharing overexposed "before and after" memes after the Japanese giant posted promotional images that appeared lower in quality than the originals. Sony has since clarified that the AI suggests "creative looks" rather than automatic edits.

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May 15 • 11:37 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Forza Horizon 6 Won't Let You Smash Up Cherry Blossom Trees

Playground Games also opted to not include some Japanese temples and shrines to avoid being disrespectful

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May 15 • 11:14 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Who are the Japanese? Huge DNA discovery rewrites history

Scientists analyzing the genomes of thousands of people across Japan discovered evidence for a previously overlooked third ancestral group, challenging the long-accepted “dual origins” theory. The newly identified ancestry appears linked to the ancient Emishi people of northeastern Japan. Researchers also uncovered inherited Neanderthal and Denisovan DNA connected to conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

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May 13 • 8:00 PM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
A Massive Volcano Destroyed Methane in The Sky, And Scientists Are Stunned

Wait, what?

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May 13 • 12:55 AM EDT • Science • sciencealert.com
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Win the Ultimate Car and Game Lover’s Jacket, Built with Forza Horizon 6

Be in with a chance to win a unique Japanese denim racing jacket inspired by Forza Horizon 6, designed in collaboration with actor and car enthusiast Sung Kang.

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May 12 • 12:00 PM EDT • Technology • news.xbox.com
Avalere Health expands to Japan with a full-service Advisory, Medical, and Marketing offering, led by industry veteran Junji Yokokawa

Avalere Health, a global strategic partner for the healthcare industry, today announces the launch of its Japan office. The move marks a significant expansion of Avalere Health's global footprint, and the launch of a new strategic offering is designed to support Japanese biopharmaceutical companies end-to-end across the product lifecycle.

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May 11 • 1:30 AM EDT • Health • finance.yahoo.com
Rumour: Capcom insider spills the beans

A Capcom insider who appears to be trusted by Resident Evil-insider Dusk Golem has spilled the beans on what’s been happening at the Japanese developer. The biggest news is that a remake of the…

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May 10 • 5:30 PM EDT • Technology • mynintendonews.com
3D psychological horror adventure game A Passing in the Night announced for PC

Publisher PLAYISM and developer .iris have announced 3D psychological horror adventure game A Passing in the Night. It will launch for PC via Steam in 2026 with English, Japanese, Korean, Tradition…

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May 10 • 8:07 AM EDT • Technology • gematsu.com
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge

By Sam Nussey TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) - Sony forecast on Friday annual sales at its gaming business would fall 6% to 4.42 trillion yen ($28 billion) due to lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages and as the industry grapples with a surge in memory chip prices. The Japanese company, however, said it expects gaming profit to rise 30% due to higher first-party software sales and the absence

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May 8 • 9:08 AM EDT • Business • msn.com
Legendary Zelda Director Takashi Tezuka Is Leaving Nintendo

The co-creator of Yoshi will no longer be an executive director at the Japanese firm

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May 8 • 7:38 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Sony forecasts lower gaming business sales amid memory price surge

STORY: Sony forecast lower sales in its gaming business due to a memory chip price surge.The tech giant said Friday annual sales in the segment would fall 6% to $28 billion.It also blamed lower hardware sales as its PlayStation 5 ages.Although the Japanese company said it expects gaming profit to rise 30%.That's due to higher first-party software sales and no repeat of the impairment loss it recorded a year earlier.Sony has been praised by analysts in recent years for its transformation into an entertainment powerhouse.But markets have grown concerned about the impact of AI on its business, while Sony also faces a perceived lack of growth catalysts.Both factors have weighed on shares in recent months.Investors are also concerned about the impact of a memory-chip price surge.As well as disruption to supply chains from the Iran war on margins at electronics manufacturers.The firm said it sold 1.5 million PS5 consoles in the fourth quarter, which was a 46% drop on the same period a year earlier.Looking ahead, the PS5 is expected to receive a major boost from the launch of the delayed "Grand Theft Auto VI."The game is due to release in November.Sony said in February it had secured the minimum quantity of memory needed to manage the year-end shopping season. Sony also said it sees higher profits at its pictures and chips units but a lower profit at its music business.The group reported operating profit for the year ended March rose 13.4% to $9.2 billion - below analyst forecasts. Meanwhile, rival Nintendo said it expects to sell 16.5 million units of its Switch 2 console in the financial year ending March 2027.It also projects profit to rise 2.7% to $2.36 billion.But, like with Sony, investors are concerned about the possible impact of a memory price surge on margins.

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May 8 • 6:52 AM EDT • Business • finance.yahoo.com
Nintendo Switch 2 price rise takes effect from September

The Japanese company behind Mario says "global market conditions" contributed to the decision.

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May 8 • 6:46 AM EDT • Technology • bbc.com
Project Motor Racing’s Japanese DLC reappears with a new name

Gone is the ‘GT500’ moniker, but the nine cars and one track appear to be back, with some subtle changes.

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May 4 • 8:03 AM EDT • Technology • traxion.gg
Persona 4 Revival due to be completed end of August and release early 2027

Tose is the Japanese third party studio which is co-developing the long-awaited Persona 4 Revival from Atlus. In a recent finical report, which shows the company’s progress on five projects…

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May 4 • 6:48 AM EDT • Technology • mynintendonews.com
Japan Wants to Build a Giant Solar Ring Around the Moon That Will Beam Limitless Energy to Earth

A Japanese construction firm drew up plans for a 6,800-mile solar belt around the Moon that would beam continuous power to Earth without fuel or emissions.

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May 4 • 6:30 AM EDT • Technology • indiandefencereview.com
Inside Empire Entertainment Japan: 30 years of turning ‘Wow’ moments into global hits

As the entertainment industry increasingly blurs the lines between digital narratives and physical reality, Empire Entertainment Japan and SOHO Live are market leaders in redefining how Japanese creativity is exported to the global stage. At the spearhead of this evolution are Ted Miller, president and CEO of Tokyo-based Empire Japan,…

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May 3 • 8:10 PM EDT • Entertainment • japantoday.com
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Burgerville, Japanese restaurant and more. Top Tri-City business news

Big development plans took shape across the Tri-Cities last month.

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May 2 • 8:00 AM EDT • Business • tri-cityherald.com
Naoya Inoue Vs. Junto Nakatani Full Card: Ringwalk Times

Inoue vs. Nakatani ringwalk times, full fight card, DAZN broadcast details, and everything you need for the all-Japanese undisputed super bantamweight title showdown.

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May 2 • 1:39 AM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
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Not Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War

High fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the country’s isolated elderly.

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May 2 • 12:00 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Naoya Inoue is the greatest show in sports today. Now comes the fight of his life

The Japanese wrecking ball known as the Monster takes center stage at the Tokyo Dome on Saturday, facing unbeaten rival Junto Nakatani in a matchup for the ages

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May 1 • 10:00 AM EDT • Sports • theguardian.com
In Japan, US nationalism and conservatism has fed the growth of a political party

As Sanseito, a right-wing populist party of Japan, gradually builds strength and influence, its members draw inspiration from figures in American conservative politics. Despite the parallels, Sanseito is working to adapt “Japanese first” to its own needs.

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Apr 29 • 4:15 PM EDT • Politics • cronkitenews.azpbs.org
Japan’s Nippon TV Bolsters U.S. Unscripted Business With Nick Ower Hire

EXCLUSIVE: Nippon TV, the Japanese broadcaster, is stepping up its unscripted business in the U.S. and has hired former ITV America exec Nick Ower to help. Ower joins as director of development and sa...

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Apr 27 • 11:30 AM EDT • Business • yahoo.com
Steam Controller to Arrive on May 4 in Japan

Valve's Steam Controller is reportedly just a few days away from launch, as the company is preparing for a May 4 release in Japan. According to a now-deleted post by 4Gamer, the Japanese launch is expected on May 4, with a price of $99. This price includes the controller, a charging cable, and a 2.4...

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Apr 27 • 8:42 AM EDT • Technology • techpowerup.com
Steam Controller release date revealed as another review leaks online

The leak comes from a Japanese gaming website, which briefly published a review of the Steam Controller before taking it down.

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Apr 27 • 1:33 AM EDT • Technology • notebookcheck.net
Dodgers to Host Japanese Heritage Night on Monday

The Los Angeles Dodgers will host Japanese Heritage Night in their series opener against the Miami Marlins on Monday.

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Apr 26 • 3:09 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Considering History: Jackie Robinson, Japanese Americans, and the Best of American Sports and Community | The Saturday Evening Post

Jackie Robinson can help us better remember a largely forgotten teammate and childhood friend, Shigeo “Shig” Takayama, and the connections between African American and Japanese American baseball.

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Apr 23 • 1:18 PM EDT • Sports • saturdayeveningpost.com
Yomiuri: Nojima to Acquire Hitachi's Home Appliance Business for 110 Billion Yen

Nojima Corp., a major Japanese consumer electronics retailer, announced Tuesday that it will acquire Hitachi Ltd.'s home appliance business for about 110 billion yen.

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Apr 21 • 5:01 AM EDT • Business • marketwatch.com
Failure of communication is a problem in today’s politics [column]

“I came to see if words are still an effective method of communication,” Japanese writer and political activist Yukio Mishima said during a famous political debate at the University of

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Apr 18 • 4:30 AM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
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Star of Japanese hit series 'The Solitary Gourmet' hopes to share its joy of eating

Japanese TV drama “The Solitary Gourmet” quietly started in a late-night slot 14 years ago featuring a suit-clad, middle-aged man’s joy of solitary dining at a local eatery after work | KMBZ

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Apr 16 • 7:33 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
30 years of Pokémon—how the Japanese franchise mirrors real-world science

As Pokémon turns 30, we take a look at how the beloved Japanese kids’ franchise was inspired by—and has shaped—real-world science

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Apr 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • scientificamerican.com
Ask the Developer Vol. 21: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Part 3 - News

This article has been translated from the original Japanese content. This interview was conducted before the game was released. In this 21st volume of Ask the Developer, an interview series in which developers convey in their own words Nintendo's th…

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Apr 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • nintendo.com
Ask the Developer Vol. 21: Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — Part 1 - News

This article has been translated from the original Japanese content. This interview was conducted before the game was released. In this 21st volume of Ask the Developer, an interview series in which developers convey in their own words Nintendo's th…

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Apr 14 • 8:00 AM EDT • Technology • nintendo.com
Dodgers’ Ohtani Chasing More Records With On-Base Streak

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani extended his on-base streak to 46 games Sunday, and grew ever-closer to even more records. Ohtani broke the record for the longest on-base streak by a Japanese-born player in Friday’s game against the Texas…

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Apr 13 • 2:03 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Studio Behind Umamusume: Pretty Derby Reportedly Facing Insolvency

The Japanese animation studio reported a $3.5 million deficit in its latest financial earnings report, following several years of reported losses

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Apr 13 • 9:54 AM EDT • Technology • kotaku.com
Former Xbox Exec Says Developers Didn't Want a Sony Monopoly

Former Xbox executive Ed Fries comments on the early days of Xbox, the opinion of Japanese game companies, and more.

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Apr 12 • 4:33 PM EDT • Technology • insider-gaming.com
Shohei Ohtani breaks Ichiro Suzuki's MLB on-base streak record for Japanese players
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Apr 10 • 11:57 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Shohei Ohtani passes Ichiro Suzuki for another Japanese MLB record

Ohtani has reached base in 44 consecutive regular season games, dating back to last August.

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Apr 10 • 11:37 PM EDT • Sports • sports.yahoo.com
Unique X, Imagica Entertainment Media Services Partner to Transform Japanese Cinema Advertising Business

Digital cinema software provider Unique X and Imagica Entertainment Media Services (Imagica EMS), the market leader in Japan for post-production and media services, today announced the signing of a full long-term agreement, building upon their original Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This strategic partnership establishes a robust framework for an exclusive collaboration aimed at transforming and […]

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Apr 10 • 9:39 AM EDT • Entertainment • boxofficepro.com