The Japan Times

Japan fully enters sports streaming era as fans face new dilemmas

Japan, where viewing habits have been slow to change, is now fully in the streaming era, though not everyone is ready to come along for the ride.
CNN

Shohei Ohtani in the World Series sparks major excitement in Japan, attracts viewership rivaling the US

Tokyo (CNN) — Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani has turned millions of Japanese residents into fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers, so much so that more than a tenth of the country’s population has been ...
AOL

Japan’s First Interactive Movie ‘HYPNOSISMIC’ Turns Theater Into Rap Battle Arena: ‘It’s OK to Shout While Watching This One,’ Director Says

“Japanese people tend to watch movies quietly, but it’s OK to shout while watching this one,” he said. “We hope the audience will enjoy the movie in ways that transcend the usual boundaries of the ...
NPR

A view of the World Series from Japan, where Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is from

After three straight wins, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series. In Japan, they favor the Dodgers — and their star export Shohei Ohtani. INSKEEP: Well, I ...

Japan’s tourism sector voices concern after China’s travel warning, fears impact could extend into Lunar New Year: Japanese media

Japan's stores and tourism businesses that rely heavily on inbound visitors have voiced concerns about the impact on their ...

Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens

Japan has warned its citizens in China to step up safety precautions and avoid crowded places, amid a deepening dispute ...