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It turns out 2020 may have been a good year for the anime industry
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sean McHenry
Dec 31, 2020
Between a recording-breaking animated movie and growing popularity around the world, the anime industry saw plenty of wins in 2020.
How Japan's superfans taught the world to love pop culture
by
Matt Alt
Jun 17, 2020
Author Matt Alt describes how Japan's pop culture, and its superfans, shaped sensibilities the world over.
Anime could be a key to streaming domination
Jan 9, 2020
As streaming platforms compete for the attention of young viewers, many are investing in Japanese animation.
Why the U.S. and Japan both want to strike a trade deal
by
Justin Ho
Aug 21, 2019
Both sides are motivated to get a deal done.
President Trump's Japan visit expected to include some uncomfortable car talk
May 23, 2019
Trump meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe over Memorial Day Weekend, just days after the administration said auto imports are a threat to national security.
Japan’s prisons are holding more older inmates
by
Ed Butler
Feb 5, 2019
Japan’s population is aging rapidly. We’ve been looking into some of the ramifications of Japan’s aging population with our partners at the BBC. But living longer doesn’t necessarily mean living well. In Japan there is a bit of an old-age crime wave born out of desperation and poverty. Almost 20 percent of Japan’s prison population […]
U.S. beef exporters worry about losing competitiveness in Japan
Feb 1, 2019
The U.S. is beginning trade talks with Japan, but it's lagging behind European and Asian Pacific countries that already have new trade deals in place.
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Why Japan’s leader wants to share global data
by
Anu Anand
Jan 23, 2019
Japan's PM says free-flowing data is key to future global economic growth.
Japan to resume commercial whaling, but not in Antarctic
Dec 26, 2018
It withdraws from the International Whaling Commission, saying populations have recovered enough to hunt for the animals.
How the U.S. outgrew 1980s trade anxiety over Japan
Nov 29, 2018
The tariff war between the U.S. and China echoes an earlier episode of trade history but with some key differences.