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Dec 29, 2024 · In 2024, two Japanese animated feature films raked in over 10 billion yen (approx. $63 million): "Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram," which took home 15.7 billion yen, and "Haikyu!!

Dec 31, 2024 · TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Mizuho Bank said Tuesday that its systems experienced connection disruptions from around 7 a.m., affecting online transactions for in

Dec 26, 2024 · The year 2024 saw some train and bus operators in Japan switch to contactless credit card fare payment systems in lieu of transportation IC cards widely adopted nationwide.

Dec 22, 2024 · The winners praised each other's work at a press conference. Miyake commended Fu's "Day Off," a heartwarming story portraying lives of ordinary people, with a female barber as its main character.

Dec 26, 2024 · FUKUOKA -- Though cleaning toilet seats with flushable paper at hand sounds easy and convenient, Japanese toilet maker Toto Ltd. is urging consumers n

Dec 25, 2024 · As of June 2024, a record 3.59 million foreign nationals lived in Japan, playing a vital role in society. During the year, however, the immigration la

Dec 30, 2024 · The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 386.62 points, or 0.96 percent, from Friday at 39,894.54. The broader Topix index finished 16.76 points, or 0.60 percent, lower at 2,784.92.