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Japan Cabinet OKs demand-based rice output policy, boosts shortage measures
2+ hour, 44+ min ago (278+ words) TOKYO - The Japanese Cabinet on Friday approved a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages, as prices for the staple have spiked in recent years. The government of Prime…...
FEATURE: AI gives Japan's voice actors new commercial clout, rights protections
3+ hour, 55+ min ago (587+ words) TOKYO - Efforts to harness the voices of dubbing artists for commercial use are gaining momentum in Japan, spotlighting their potential to boost the global reach of Japanese anime in the age of artificial intelligence. AI-powered tools are also expected to…...
Japan travel costs during Golden Week holidays to mark 1st drop in 6 years
17+ hour, 18+ min ago (241+ words) TOKYO - The average spending on domestic travel during the upcoming Golden Week holidays is expected to be 46,000 yen ($288) per person, marking the first decline since 2020, when the economy was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, a major travel agency said…...
Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 Sharpens Its Blade for April 12 Premiere! New Trailer, Themes, and Cast Hype Revealed
19+ hour, 57+ min ago (885+ words) The battle between magic and steel returns this spring as "Wistoria: Wand and Sword"the hit series from "DanMachi" creator Fujino Omori and artist Toshi Aoikicks off its second season on April 12. Alongside the release of a high-octane main trailer…...
Football: JFA decides to part ways with women's national manager Nielsen
17+ hour, 48+ min ago (15+ words) Football: JFA decides to part ways with women's national manager Nielsen'Japan Wire by Kyodo News...
Toyota starts selling two U.S.-made models in Tokyo
19+ hour, 56+ min ago (232+ words) TOKYO - Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it started selling two of its U.S.-manufactured models in Tokyo, using a simplified import procedure introduced as part of a tariff deal with the United States. The Japan-U.S. tariff agreement allows cars manufactured and…...
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23+ hour, 19+ min ago (18+ words) Baseball: Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes his 1st loss of season as Dodgers fall to Guardians'Japan Wire by Kyodo News...
S. Korea seeks UNESCO heritage status for ginseng, taekwondo traditions
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (14+ words) S. Korea seeks UNESCO heritage status for ginseng, taekwondo traditions'Japan Wire by Kyodo News...
Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (495+ words) SEOUL-Maggie Kang, co-director of the Oscar-winning "KPop Demon Hunters," said the mega-hit animated film's sequel will be bigger in scale with plenty in store for fans. "I would like to keep it confidential, no spoilers at all," she said at…...
Japan logs 1st catch of year as whaling season begins off Hokkaido
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (183+ words) KUSHIRO, Japan - Japan landed the year's first minke whale catch on Wednesday as the commercial whaling season began off Hokkaido, with two females landed at Nemuro port, according to an industry body. The two whales were caught off Hokkaido, while…...