Mercari connects the U. S. market with distributors in Japan and opens the first one in Los Angeles

Mercari opened its U. S. market to Japanese distributors and opened its first physical store, on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. Read more »

Japan for kids: Pikachu is just the beginning

The birthplace of anime, manga, and of course Pokémon, has kid-friendly attractions at each and every turn. Here, six places your children will appreciate visiting. Read more »

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index closes down 5. 8% as markets plunge after a tech-related sell-off on Wall Street.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed down 5. 8% as markets plunged after a tech-related sell-off on Wall Street. Read more »

Kuehne Nagel strengthens its presence in Japan with a new CEO and strategic appointments

Kuehne Nagel has appointed Yutaka Matsuyoshi as the new general manager for Japan effective August 1, 2024. Matsuyoshi,Array. . Read more »

SATREPS FY2025 – Call for research proposals –

These data relate to the main points of the study proposal request procedure for fiscal year 2025. Applications are accepted from Japanese studies institutes. Read more »

The famous 4chan forum was sold to the author of the Japanese site, who contributed to its inspiration.

Christopher Poole, founder of Mohamed Nanabhay/Flickr (CC)4chan. 4chan's famous internet image board was sold to the author of the Japanese site, who contributed to its original inspiration. Read more »

Yen Falls Cool in Japan

The yen fell last week to its lowest point against the dollar in 34 years, and the effect is increasingly affecting life in Japan, adding education, specifically school trips abroad. Read more »

3 rules of the Japanese philosophy “Kintsugi” for lasting love

The "golden repair" mentality encourages us to see failure as a lesson for growth, a lesson we can apply to our own lives. Read more »

Japanese enthusiasts say Yasuke will be in ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’

Reviews expressed through Forbes participants are their own. I cover video games in Japan like pop culture here. The new Assassin's Creed Shadows trailer... Read more »

Another 22 people exposed for operating Japanese anime piracy sites

A Japanese industry organization says another 22 people have been exposed for operating overseas-based Japanese anime and manga piracy sites over the past three years. Read more »