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The joint venture by Sony Music Group and Singapore¡¯s GIC will give the Japanese entertainment company funds to build up its portfolio of songs.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 29, 2026
Sony and Singapore¡¯s GIC to invest $2 billion in music catalogs
The joint venture will give the Japanese entertainment company funds to build up its portfolio of songs.
TBS Holdings will acquire a $150 million stake in Legendary Entertainment, according to a statement from the companies.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 16, 2026
¡®Dune¡¯ studio sells stake to Japan¡¯s TBS at $4 billion valuation
Legendary aims to capitalize on the growing market for Japanese stories as Netflix and other global services make it easier for stories in any language to reach audiences abroad.
The music industry has been battling AI companies, alleging illegal use of their songs.
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 20, 2025
Major music labels strike deals with new AI streaming service
The world¡¯s largest music companies have licensed their works to a music startup called Klay, which is building a streaming service that will allow users to remake songs using artificial intelligence tools.
Dana White, the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, speaks during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 18.
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Jan 11, 2025
UFC seeks more than $1 billion a year in next TV rights deal
The UFC¡¯s deal with Walt Disney Co.¡¯s ESPN expires at the end of 2025, and the two sides are entering an exclusive negotiating window later this month.
South Korean pop group BTS perform during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards on April 3, 2022.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 27, 2024
Universal Music to distribute BTS and rappers in new Hybe deal
As part of the agreement, the companies will collaborate on artist promotions and marketing activities in North America.
Sean Bailey, president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, at his office in Burbank, California
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 27, 2024
Disney reshuffles leadership at troubled namesake movie division
New President David Greenbaum oversaw the release of Oscar nominated ¡°Poor Things¡± and previous winners such as ¡°The Shape of Water¡± and ¡°Nomadland.¡±
The Formula One track in Las Vegas is lit up ahead of the Grand Prix on Wednesday.
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Nov 16, 2023
Formula One¡¯s Las Vegas race isn¡¯t living up to the hype
Liberty Media, the owner of F1, has started to lower profit expectations for the race, blaming unexpected costs.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jul 14, 2023
Actors go on strike in new blow to struggling Hollywood studios
The Screen Actors Guild, which represents some 160,000 performers, announced the walkout after failing to reach a new labor agreement.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 19, 2022
Netflix returns to growth, saying the worst of slowdown is over
The streaming leader added 2.41 million customers in the third quarter, exceeding internal forecasts as well as expectations on Wall Street.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 21, 2022
Netflix rout is worst since 2004, punishing Roku and Disney, too
Shares of the streaming leader have plunged 35%, erasing $54 billion of market value in its biggest drop since 2004.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jan 14, 2022
Netflix needs new subscribers. Its Korean playbook is its secret weapon.
Following the popularity of the ¡®Squid Game¡¯ series, Netflix is hoping to ride its Korean surge to greater success elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region in order to attract more subscribers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 28, 2021
Spotify¡¯s advertising business beats forecasts thanks to podcasting
The firm reported a 75% jump in advertising sales for the third quarter and has projected over u00a5131.8 billion in advertising sales for the first time on an annual basis.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 17, 2021
Netflix estimates ¡®Squid Game¡¯ will be worth almost $900 million
The robust figure underscores the windfall that one megahit can generate in the streaming era.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 15, 2021
Netflix plans to offer video games in push beyond films and TV
Video games give Netflix another way to lure new customers and may make it easier to justify price increases in coming years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 9, 2021
Netflix gets ¡®Spider-Man¡¯ and ¡®Jumanji¡¯ franchises in multiyear Sony deal
Financial terms of the deal weren¡¯t disclosed, though previous reports suggest Sony was seeking as much as $250 million a year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 5, 2021
Netflix climbs after company raises prices by 13% in Japan
Netflix¡¯s basic plan will climb to u00a5990 a month from u00a5880, while the standard tier rises to u00a51,490 from u00a51,320.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 6, 2020
OnlyFans is a billion-dollar media giant hiding in plain sight
While OnlyFans is closely associated with adult models, more traditional celebrities are turning to the platform.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 7, 2020
Apple and Sony both held talks about buying podcaster Wondery
Wondery is one of the largest independent podcasting studios and networks, reaching a monthly audience of more than 8 million people.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 17, 2020
Netflix completes Hollywood transformation as Ted Sarandos becomes co-CEO
His ascension symbolizes the transformation of Netflix from a technology company into the world¡¯s most valuable movie and TV company.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 22, 2017
Record labels face lower revenues from streaming as Apple moves to renegotiate ties
Apple Inc. is seeking to reduce record labels¡¯ share of revenue from streaming as part of negotiations to revise the iPhone maker¡¯s overall relationship with the music industry, according to people familiar with the matter.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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