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Creative industries are a source of economic growth, contributing to the U.S. dominance of digital platforms and its service export surplus. At the same time, they are also part of broader digital ecosystems and long-term international influence, as competition over global audiences and information space intensifies. As Japan moves to strengthen creative industries as a…

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Towering lanterns, traditional balancing skills, and a special anime collaboration make this an unforgettable Japanese festival experience.

OPINION / VIEWPOINT What an outrage! Japan’s Defense Ministry is using manga to sell militarism to children

Sony is reportedly the frontrunner to build Japan’s planned global manga distribution platform, according to a July 28 X post from Dr. Stone artist Boichi. Neither Sony nor the Japanese government has confirmed the claim, and Boichi himself cautioned that it is

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Sony reported a 32% profit growth in the fiscal first quarter, even as the Japanese entertainment company warned of a negative impact from the earthquake that hit southwestern Kumamoto earlier this week

Too Many Losing Heroines! (Light Novel) Vol. 9 ranked No. 1 in the latest supplied Oricon weekly light novel data, selling an estimated 6,230 physical copies in Japan. The Top 10 generated 31,163 copies in combined estimated weekly sales. The closest contest came immediately below the leader: Heaven Official’s Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol.…

Space Brothers Vol. 46 debuted at No. 1 in the latest Oricon weekly manga ranking supplied for publication, selling an estimated 138,012 physical copies in Japan. The final volume of Chuya Koyama’s series finished just 4,482 copies ahead of The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 17, while all three Top 3 titles were new entries. Together, the…

Webzen said on Monday it will showcase its in-development new title ‘Terbis’ at Comic Market (Comiket C108), Japan’s largest subculture event, to be held in August.