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Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada attends the red carpet event for FX's "Shogun" at the Academy theater in Los Angeles on Feb. 13.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 27, 2024
Disney¡¯s ¡®Shogun¡¯ has a lot to teach the West
Walt Disney returns ¡°Shogun¡± to the screen and reinvents an epic tale for a new generation.
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Dec 12, 2022
With FIFA World Cup rights, Abema looks to score livestreaming win
The platform¡¯s purchase of broadcast rights for all games ¡ª possibly costing as much as u00a520 billion ($146 million) ¡ª is part of a strong push to grow its audience.
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 6, 2022
World Cup interest is so high in Japan that a streamer couldn¡¯t cope
CyberAgent¡¯s Abema TV had to restrict access to Japan¡¯s World Cup game against Croatia, after runaway demand pushed the streaming service to its limits.
Japan Times
LIFE
Nov 22, 2022
Your guide to watching the World Cup from Tokyo
Tuning into games from Qatar looking more complex than a Messi dribble? Here¡¯s how to make sense of all of Tokyo¡¯s World Cup watch parties, streaming options and more.
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Nov 16, 2022
The return of K-pop and a cartoon cameo dot this year¡¯s ¡®Kohaku¡¯ lineup
The 73rd edition of NHK¡¯s annual musical extravaganza will see domestic acts such as Ryokuoushoku Shakai, Aimer, Be:First and JO1, as well as South Korean groups, take the stage.
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
Oct 18, 2022
Murdoch plan to reunite Fox with News Corp. finds few fans
Several analysts said the potential recombination is unlikely to solve one of the key problems facing Fox and News Corp. ¡ª low valuations relative to their peers.
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Sep 1, 2022
Toyota won¡¯t renew contract with actor Teruyuki Kagawa after alleged sexual assault
The automaker has already pulled its commercials featuring Kagawa, and broadcaster TBS has said it will remove the actor from its weekday morning information program.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 20, 2022
Taiwan TV channel apologizes for false report on China invasion
Taipei-based Chinese Television Systems ran a ticker Wednesday along the bottom of the screen saying that China had attacked several areas of New Taipei City.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
How to watch the Olympics if you¡¯re in Japan (without a TV)
With rights distributed to different broadcasters across the world, finding an easy way to follow along with the TV coverage of the Olympics can be a tricky business, especially if you don¡¯t have a television.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jan 9, 2021
Trump¡¯s future in right-wing media is seen undimmed by riot
Facebook and Twitter suspended him. Cabinet officers have abandoned him. And members of Congress want to impeach him ¡ª again.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 7, 2020
As China¡¯s propaganda push continues, Wuhan emerges as a star
New television shows have paid tribute to the city where the coronavirus emerged, focusing on residents¡¯ heroism and glossing over official mistakes.
Japan Times
CULTURE / CULTURE NOTES
Feb 28, 2019
Will ¡®Queer Eye¡¯ show a different view of Japanese culture?
Netflix¡¯s popular reality series ¡°Queer Eye¡± recently wrapped up filming for a number of special Japan-based episodes. The footage from the recent trip to the country won¡¯t air until later in the year, so curious viewers will have to wait to see just how the Fab Five highlight the country to the world....
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Feb 27, 2019
Fiennes cousins, actor and explorer, adventure on the Nile for TV
Squeezing through tiny tunnels into a mummy¡¯s tomb is not something to rattle veteran British explorer Ranulph Fiennes.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Feb 27, 2018
SMAP star¡¯s Instagram foray reflects weakening grip of Japan TV ads
Shingo Katori commanded the adoration of millions of fans across Asia as a member of SMAP, one of Japan¡¯s most successful boy bands. After decades as a ubiquitous TV presence, he finally decided in November it was time to get an Instagram account.
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jan 18, 2018
Scathing Trump book ¡®Fire and Fury¡¯ coming to a TV near you
Michael Wolff¡¯s explosive behind-the-scenes book about U.S. President Donald Trump, ¡°Fire and Fury,¡± is headed for television, Hollywood trade publications reported on Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / BLACK EYE
Jan 10, 2018
Time for Japan to scrub off that blackface ¡ª for good
Oops, they did it again: offensive makeup for laughs on TV. But some Japanese viewers are far from amused.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jun 5, 2017
Learn Japanese as you binge with Netflix anime series
If it¡¯s anime you crave, streaming sites such as Netflix offer an ever-expanding smorgasbord of morsels to suit every appetite.
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Feb 15, 2017
It¡¯ll get released in Japan ¡ª come ¡®Hell or High Water¡¯
Among the snubs and surprise inclusions in this year¡¯s Oscar nominations, one might have stood out for Japanese movie fans ¡ª and I¡¯m not talking about ¡°Your Name.¡± In what¡¯s surely a first, a Best Picture nominee has bypassed cinemas here and gone straight to Netflix.
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Oct 6, 2016
Pakistan cracks down on TV airing Indian content as tension escalates
Pakistan¡¯s media regulator has launched a crackdown on companies airing Indian television channels and content, officials said on Thursday, after an escalation of violence in the disputed Kashmir region between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
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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