Reluctant Tycoon Becomes Billionaire at Netflix Rival in Japan
Before he became a billionaire by transforming his father’s company into Netflix’s biggest competitor in Japan, Yasuhide Uno
2023-11-28 04:17
India’s Industrial Ascent, Big Yolo Spenders: Saturday Asia Briefing
The week ended on a cautiously optimistic note, with Hamas releasing its first hostages, including 10 Thai nationals
2023-11-25 20:26
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along: Saturday Asia Briefing
Relationships are hard. They can lead to a dazzling Indian wedding or a guarded meeting between the heads
2023-11-18 15:50
Trash Cans Make Techy Comeback in Japan as Tourists Flood Cities
Japan has long managed to keep its streets spotless despite having no trash cans in sight, but cities
2023-11-18 08:49
Seven Restaurants Named Best in the World by La Liste
The world has not one new best restaurant, but seven. That’s according to La Liste, one of a
2023-11-16 22:18
China Slowdown Adds to Boycott Woes for Japanese Beauty Stocks
As companies battle to grab a bigger share of Asia’s growing cosmetics market, they’re receiving an unhappy reminder
2023-11-16 06:47
Japan Monthly Tourism Numbers Return to Pre-Covid Level
More tourists came to Japan in October than in the same month in 2019 before the pandemic, a
2023-11-15 16:22
The Top Five Fastest-Growing Destinations of 2023
Young people were really, really disappointed they couldn’t go to Japan during the Covid-19 pandemic. They made up
2023-11-14 23:25
Aerosmith Brings Sweet Emotion to Japan With Fish-Shaped Pastry
When Aerosmith announced their farewell tour after half a century of belting out rock hits, fans in Japan
2023-11-10 12:51
Japan Current Account Surplus Hits Record in Support for Economy
Japan’s current-account surplus hit a record high in the first half of this fiscal year, marking a potentially
2023-11-09 17:59
Sony Raises Outlook After Media Helps Offset Mobile Swings
Sony Group Corp. raised its full-year outlook for sales and profit after its media divisions outperformed, suggesting resilient
2023-11-09 15:23
Nintendo Raises Outlook and Game Sales Target for the Year
Nintendo Co. raised its annual profit forecast though the outlook fell short of projections, reflecting uncertainty around game
2023-11-07 18:19