Amid the rapid growth of the global media and entertainment industry, which is emerging as a key driver of the digital economy and a powerful form of 'soft power' connecting people and cultures ...

Crypto-adjacent technologies could be a valuable part of Japan's strategy to promote its culture and boost its economy. Japan has consistently been a leader in the tech industry, so it’s a logical ...

At the opening ceremony of "Universal Cool Japan 2024," the pinnacle of Japanese entertainments were proudly showcased, and its charm was fully conveyed. Kosuke, who appeared at the opening ceremony ...

Fumio Kishida said there were “various possibilities for using Web3” in Japan and has previously supported blockchain-based initiatives for authorities using digital solutions. Fumio Kishida, the ...

The Cool Japan Fund, for those who don’t know, is a fund that was created by the Japanese government, created specifically to spread awareness when it came to the country of Japan and the products and ...

TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - The critters, warriors and doe-eyed women of Japanese animation and manga comics have long found fans around the world. But now the Japanese government wants to mobilise ...

From Anime to Zen, we know a lot about the story of Japan’s emergence as a global cultural superpower, and even the vicissitudes of government-level ‘Cool Japan’ campaigns intended to leverage the ...

The Secretariat of Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters, Cabinet Office Japan, and Anime Tourism Association announced the Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival, set to take place at ...

Sentai Filmworks, one of North America’s premier anime distributors, is set to expand, after receiving an investment of $30 million. The cash injection comes from Cool Japan Fund, a public-private ...