7+ hour, 4+ min ago  (162+ words) TOKYO -- Entertainment company Shochiku will invest 100 billion yen ($633 million) to build a theater complex in the Higashi-Ginza area of Tokyo, with Kabuki producer Shochiku to invest $630m in new Tokyo theater complex Facility to host performances, movies and office tenants in…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (156+ words) PALO ALTO, California -- What motivates celebrated manga artist Rumiko Takahashi to consistently create series filled with vibrant, memorable characte How manga artist Rumiko Takahashi remains fresh after 5 decades While AI learns from old ideas, humans foster creativity through imagination, she…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (169+ words) LONDON -- The renowned Oxford English Dictionary, widely used across the English-speaking world, added 11 Japanese-derived words in its December 2025 From ekiden to mottainai: OED adds 11 Japanese words New entries reflect growing reach of Japanese culture in English usage LONDON -- The renowned…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (85+ words) TOKYO -- The COVID pandemic may be long over but Americans have yet to resume going to the movies nearly as often as they used to. Could a three-hour, Japan's biggest movie company tees up kabuki tale 'Kokuho' for American audiences…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (139+ words) Japan publisher Kadokawa taps manga stars in overseas talent search Taiwan seminar, global contest help spot promising creators for Japanese market TOKYO -- Japanese media group Kadokawa is looking to bring overseas creators to Japan's massive manga market, seeking to grow…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (123+ words) Japan aims to stop manga piracy with AI translation training program Government also seeks to develop automated detection of illegal sites TOKYO -- Japan will support manga distribution overseas by fostering talent capable of quickly translating manga using artificial intelligence, part…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (143+ words) Itochu to support sales of anime overlooked abroad with Taiwan deal Trading house backs proxy e-commerce site to grow goods sales, expand in new regions Bibian is a proxy service that lets customers in Taiwan purchase goods from Japanese marketplaces....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (181+ words) TOKYO -- Sony Group announced on Friday that it will acquire approximately 41% of the shares in Peanuts Holdings, home to the characters Snoopy and Ch Sony Group strikes $460m deal to acquire majority stake in Snoopy's owner Japanese company aims to use…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (181+ words) TOKYO -- Sony Group announced on Friday that it will acquire approximately 41% of the shares in Peanuts Holdings, home to the characters Snoopy and Ch Sony Group strikes $460m deal to acquire majority stake in Peanuts Holdings Japanese company aims to use…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (177+ words) TOKYO -- A massive new "One Piece" flagship store launching soon in the heart of the Japanese capital is only the latest in a string of projects blend 'One Piece' flagship Tokyo store rides wave of fan enthusiasm Bandai Namco to…...