Japan’s animation industry grew by 14.8% to hit record revenues of $25BN (JPY3.8TR) in 2024, with much of the increase coming from overseas markets, according to a report presented by the Association ...

Japan will take the spotlight at next year’s Cannes market, the business hub of the Cannes Film Festival, after being named the 2026 Country of Honor — a recognition that will see the nation lead the ...

Japan has taken steps to revitalize its flagging defense industry. Much remains to be accomplished before it can reach the goal of building a vibrant domestic defense industrial base. A photo of the ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced a plan that will provide support worth 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) or more by fiscal 2030. The funding is part of efforts to revitalize the ...

The franchise’s success reflects the growing size – and evolving nature – of Japan’s anime industry in recent years. Japanese voice actor Natsuki Hanae and American actor Channing Tatum arrive at the ...

The semiconductor market is one of the sectors that power the tech industry. Taiwan, the US, and South Korea are the countries that come first to mind when we hear the word "microchip." However, Japan ...

It is pre-dawn on Etajima Island, and the crew of an oyster farming business are wasting no time getting down to business. The fishers will spend several hours harvesting oysters before returning to ...