Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada hoist their trophies at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 15. Sanada described "Shogun" as an "East meets West dream project."
Media & Entertainment

'Shogun' claims best drama series at TV's Emmy awards

Japanese stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai win acting awards

16 September 2024
An attendee uses a Nintendo Switch game console at Paris Games Week in November 2023.
Opinion

Don't rule out Nintendo making Switch 2 a hit

Successor to popular hybrid console expected in 2025, but comes with risks

16 September 2024
Big Ocean's Jiseok, Hyunjin and Chanyeon all have hearing loss. (Parastar Entertainment)
Media & Entertainment

Deaf K-Pop trio Big Ocean breaks boundaries in music

Using AI and sign language, group brings fresh take to entertainment scene

14 September 2024
Elon Musk 
Media & Entertainment

Elon Musk calls Australian government 'fascists' over bill on falsehoods

Canberra could fine social media firms for failing to prevent spread of misinformation

13 September 2024
NHK's mandate says that it must accurately report on Japan's official views, which the recent broadcast contradicted. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Media & Entertainment

Japan's NHK under fire for controversial unscripted remarks

Public broadcaster pilloried for failing to cut mic of announcer going rogue

12 September 2024
Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium in London on June 21. (Invision via AP)
U.S. elections 2024

Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends

Young-women favorite calls Democratic candidate 'steady-handed, gifted leader'

11 September 2024
Japanese broadcaster NHK is funded by viewers through subscription fees. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)
Politics

NHK exec resigns over Chinese staffer's unscripted Senkaku remarks

Contract worker said in Aug. 19 broadcast that the islands belong to China

11 September 2024
The Play Station 5 Pro will be equipped with artificial intelligence that creates sharper, smoother visuals. (Sony Interactive Entertainment)
Media & Entertainment

PlayStation 5 Pro with AI-based upscaler to be launched Nov. 7

Sony's latest game console to go for $699.99 in U.S., 799.99 euros, 119,980 yen

11 September 2024
Australia has one of the world's most online populations, with tech industry figures showing four-fifths of the nation's 26 million people are on social media.
Technology

Australia plans social media minimum age, angering youth digital advocates

Critics say ban could drive youngsters' online activity underground

10 September 2024
China fans in the stands before the match in Saitama, Japan on Sept. 5. 
Sports

China's 7-0 soccer humiliation against Japan reflects deep problems

Pandemic, mismanagement and corruption have hurt World Cup ambitions

10 September 2024
The Epoch Times will stop publishing its print edition in Hong Kong but intends to maintain its website. (Photo montage by Suzu Takahashi)
Hong Kong security law

Falun Gong-backed Epoch Times to pull plug on Hong Kong printing

Washington renews warning to U.S. businesses in city, drawing official fury

9 September 2024
A gamer tests out a game at the Thailand Game Show 2022. The Thai government aims to promote the country as a regional hub for online games.
Media & Entertainment

Thailand aims to build soft power by nurturing gaming industry

New law to be enacted next year as government anticipates growth for the sector

9 September 2024
A recent guandan tournament in a Beijing mall drew 80 players. (Photo by Kentaro Shiozaki)
Media & Entertainment

China's poker-style 'guandan' takes off as networking tool

Team-based card game finds 140m fans, from financiers to students

8 September 2024
Stream article image
Media & Entertainment

Nikkei wins top Japan media award for 3D visual explainers

Business daily recognized for interactives on Fukushima wastewater and JAL collision

4 September 2024
Walt Disney executive Carol Choi, who oversees original content production for the Asia-Pacific region, said that the Japanese movie market has "recovered very well" from the COVID-19 slump. (Walt Disney)
3 September 2024
Macao in June: Some mainland Chinese are believed to use casinos in Macao as a way to circumvent strict capital controls by Beijing. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
Politics

Macao casinos rake in revenue as authorities target money changers

Unlicensed services for gamblers seen as path to skirt Beijing's capital controls

1 September 2024
Held in the Saudi capital of Riyadh, the Esports World Cup drew 500 teams from around the world, secured major sponsors like Sony Group and promised a record prize pool of approximately $62 million.
Media & Entertainment

Saudi Arabia ready to make aggressive play for Japanese gaming IP

The kingdom's Public Investment Fund to move all gaming assets to Savvy Games

1 September 2024
Hayao Miyazaki's works include the Oscar-winning films "The Boy and the Heron" and "Spirited Away."
Arts

Hayao Miyazaki among five Magsaysay awardees for 2024

Foundation praises animator's gift for making complex issues relatable to kids

31 August 2024
Merger of Reliance Industries and Disney's Indian unit will create India's biggest entertainment player.
Business deals

Disney and Reliance win approval for $8.5bn India merger

Reliance-Disney merger will challenge giants like Sony, Netflix and Amazon

28 August 2024
NagaWorld in Phnom Penh. The NagaCorp casino group is saddled with a Vladivostok project that was put on ice due to the Ukraine war. (Photo by Masayori Ishikawa)
Media & Entertainment

Cambodia's NagaCorp 'open' to sale of stalled Russia casino

Chairman weighs all options as Vladivostok impairment charge tips group into red

28 August 2024
A Sony PlayStation 5 display at an electronics store in Tokyo. The price of the PS5 console has now been raised for the third time in Japan.
Media & Entertainment

Sony to raise PlayStation 5 price by 20% in Japan

Conglomerate cites difficult external environment as global sales fall

27 August 2024
Some credit card companies are becoming more cautious about the kinds of content publishers they are willing to work with. 
Media & Entertainment

Japan's adult manga sellers fear global credit card companies' wrath

Creative expression in tension with trend toward protective restrictions

26 August 2024
A spokesperson explains the tie-up between Walt Disney and Epic Games during the D23 fan event in Anaheim, California, on Aug. 10. Disney has invested $1.5 billion in Epic Games and licenses special edition character costumes and items for the online game Fortnite. (Photo by Rei Nakafuji)
Media & Entertainment

Disney sees digital engagement as way into new markets, brand officer says

Entertainment giant looks to technology to bridge geographical, generational divides

25 August 2024
The Nintendo Museum will offer visitors eight interactive experiences and a gift shop selling exclusive products.
Media & Entertainment

From 'karuta' cards to Switch: Nintendo puts its history in a museum

Interactive space to open in Kyoto in October in a repurposed 1969 factory

25 August 2024