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Voice actors for "Pokemon: The First Movie" pose during a news conference in Tokyo in December 1999. Japan has long excelled at creating global hits but has too often let others capture the long-term value they generate.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 20, 2026
Japanese culture permeates the world. Who owns it?
Japan begins from a far stronger position. It does not need to convince the world to love its culture. That battle was won decades ago. Its challenge now is ownership.
A letter set distributed by the family of Mikiko Watanabe, who died in the arson attack at Kyoto Animation in 2019, at lectures and other events
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Jul 20, 2026
Brother of KyoAni arson victim makes letter-writing set, pushing others to express gratitude
Isamu Watanabe, regretful for being unable to thank his sister, is distributing the set for free to help prevent anyone else from feeling the same.
A memorial service held at the site of the Kyoto Animation arson attack in Fushimi ward, Kyoto, on Saturday.
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Jul 18, 2026
Kyoto Animation holds memorial service for 2019 arson attack victims
Seven years ago, the studio was set on fire, leaving 36 of those who were inside dead and 32 injured.
Shinichiro Watanabe, creator of ¡°Cowboy Bebop¡± and ¡°Lazarus,¡± is known for a stylish aesthetic that one American academic describes as ¡°jagged.¡±
CULTURE / Books
Jul 16, 2026
The creator of ¡®Cowboy Bebop¡¯ has advice for the anime industry
In his latest publication from Kadokawa, Shinichiro Watanabe looks back on his 30-year career and the collaborators that have helped bring his vision to life.
The ¡°Princess Mononoke¡± adaptation was created under Shochiku¡¯s Super Kabuki initiative, a modern form of kabuki with more technology in staging and open to pop culture collaborations.
CULTURE / Stage
Jul 9, 2026
¡®Princess Mononoke¡¯ comes alive in Super Kabuki staging
Kabuki, one of Japan¡¯s oldest performing art forms, and Studio Ghibli seek modern resonance in an everchanging landscape for arts.
A Pikachu balloon on display at Noto Airport, nicknamed ¡°Noto Satoyama Pokemon with You Airport,¡± in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Tuesday.
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Jul 7, 2026
Noto Peninsula airport struck by earthquake gets Pokemon-themed rebrand
Over 100 Pokemon characters are painted on walls and other parts of the airport, and limited-edition merchandise and meals are available at shops and restaurants.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has arrested a 15-year-old boy for allegedly creating a malicious program and canceling subscription accounts on the Bandai Channel.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Crime & Legal
Jul 6, 2026
Japanese teen arrested for booting users off streaming service
The teen identified a vulnerability in the Bandai Channel system and used an artificial intelligence chatbot to create a malicious program to cancel the accounts.
Born on social media platforms in 2022, Opanchu Usagi has become a major hit, especially among Generation Z.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 6, 2026
Japan bets on character IP to drive global growth
Hard-working Japanese businesses and creators are banding together to drive what is now one of Japan¡¯s most valuable assets.
Products at the Oshikatsu Expo in Tokyo
BUSINESS
Jul 3, 2026
Inside Japan¡¯s $25 billion consumer market built on fan devotion
From collecting Hello Kitty goods to manga figurines, what was once considered a niche hobby has evolved into a fan-merchandising economy estimated to be worth ?4.1 trillion.
Visitors at a park in Budapest watch a traditional Japanese fencing demonstration by a classical samurai sword school during Japanese Cultural Program Day in July 2021.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 22, 2026
Is Cool Japan really the secret to soft-power success?
The part of Europe where Japanese culture is growing fastest is also where Japan has invested least.
Tanjiro Kamado is a likeable protagonist in the stage show, even though he sometimes takes a backseat to the stories of other characters in this installment.
CULTURE / Stage
Jun 19, 2026
¡®Demon Slayer¡¯ musical is for fans who¡¯ve done the homework
The record-breaking anime ¡°Demon Slayer¡± has been reimagined as a musical and its sixth installment premiered June 13.
Seen here in an archival shot, Osamu Tezuka's influence on Japanese anime has been monumental.
CULTURE / Entertainment news / CULTURE SMASH
Jun 17, 2026
As his centennial nears, Osamu Tezuka gets a global reintroduction
Japan reveres Osamu Tezuka. As his centennial approaches, a slew of events hope to show why the rest of the world should, too.
A Studio Ghibli store in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Studio Ghibli will open a pop-up store in Los Angeles later this month, bringing a wide selection of merchandise to the U.S. for the first time.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Jun 17, 2026
Studio Ghibli to open its first U.S. pop-up store in Los Angeles
Called ¡°Donguri Republic in Los Angeles,¡± the store will be opened for six months from June. 23 to Dec. 31.
Japan¡¯s global soft power through anime and video games has grown in recent years in part because it largely remains more attuned to fans than investors.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 17, 2026
Don¡¯t let Wall Street crush Japan¡¯s soft power
Gamers fear that big money, foreign or otherwise, is going to ruin what might be one of the least-touched bastions of nerd entertainment.
U.S. President Donald Trump posted an apparently AI-generated video on his digital platform Truth Social last Saturday that included a short segment depicting himself dressed as the protagonist from the popular anime franchise "Naruto.¡±
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Jun 13, 2026
Japan pushes back on Trump¡¯s anime posts
President Donald Trump¡¯s use of Japanese anime-style imagery on his social media account has not gone over well in Japan.
Trials are being held to see whether anime could be used as a method of therapy, particularly for people who would otherwise struggle to ask for help.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Science & Health
Jun 11, 2026
¡®Filter of fantasy¡¯: Psychiatrist trials anime therapy for depression
Francesco Panto¡¯s team gave participants online counseling delivered by a psychologist who appeared on the screen as an anime avatar with a digitally altered voice.
A video posted by U.S. President Donald Trump on his social media account shows him portraying himself as the protagonist of the Japanese anime series ¡°Naruto.¡±
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Jun 9, 2026
Trump faces backlash over Naruto-style hero video
The president has repeatedly used Japanese anime and other cultural references for political purposes.
A child looks at a selection of comics by Osamu Tezuka at Tokyo International Anime Fair 2007 in Tokyo in March 2007.
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Jun 7, 2026
Unpublished anime documents created by Osamu Tezuka found
Tezuka laid the foundation for Japan¡¯s anime industry by producing numerous popular anime series. He continued to work energetically until the end of his life.
Yoko Takahashi performs the theme song to ¡°Neon Genesis Evangelion¡± at the 10th annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards, which drew an international crowd of entertainers from around the world.
CULTURE / Film
Jun 4, 2026
10th Anime Awards spotlight industry¡¯s international reach
Celebrity guests from Canada, India and other countries attended Crunchyroll¡¯s annual awards ceremony, a testament to anime¡¯s growing cultural footprint around the world.
Riyo, a former hitman portrayed by actress Sena, particularly stood out in her performance.
CULTURE / Stage
Jun 2, 2026
New anime adapted for stage expands what 2.5D theater can be
¡°Gachiakuta,¡± a new, award-winning anime adapted for the stage, dazzled with dynamic multilevel fight and dance choreography with cues from martial arts and breakdance.
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¡¯

Longform

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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