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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
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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](/i/c/218c3dbd-f755-d745-214b-cc9a3ec9594a.webp)
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
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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](/i/c/af1be683-e812-21ac-6223-aada220bcba6.webp)
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](/i/c/a3472d50-dd4c-d1c0-b99e-2c680411c551.webp)
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](/i/c/04078291-01ba-7f36-e96a-156bc1b96a61.webp)
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](/i/c/b0aa486f-b942-02c2-c56e-141488f53768.webp)
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
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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](/i/c/22be6dfc-1715-849c-bf99-4e6112545b70.webp)
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](/i/c/1b403fbd-a390-a572-dcdb-7f8906321ae2.webp)
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](/i/c/ee7e6efc-bd21-ddb4-4b91-4908700c6c94.webp)
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