Arts
Kabuki star to lift curtain on kimono exhibition in U.K.
Oxford museum to display Tamasaburo Bando's colorful costumes
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo ready to 'spend a lot of time' on Zelda film to satisfy fans
Creator Miyamoto, President Furukawa stress IP growth to bolster game business
Business Spotlight
Miss Universe owner JKN's bankruptcy filing dims crowning moment
Debt on content acquisitions sets creditors after Thai media mogul Anne Jakkaphong
Sports
China's scandal-plagued Super League reboots with crowded stadiums
World Cup qualifiers kick off national team's quest to make mark on global stage
Media & Entertainment
South Korea's Naver and Kakao bet on comics apps for content growth
Tech giants duke it out in Japan, setting sights on the world
Arts
Telling India's history through comics
Publisher Amar Chitra Katha goes digital to stay a must-read for kids
Media & Entertainment
Thai owner of 'Miss Universe' seeks bankruptcy protection
Media group JKN looks to restructure debt and improve liquidity
Media & Entertainment
Sony's latest PS5 model retains ambitious sales target
Japanese electronics group's full-year net profit forecast helped by weak yen
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo jumps on higher profit target and new Zelda movie
Japanese gaming giant announces plan for live-action film with Marvel Studios
Media & Entertainment
Nintendo hikes full-year profit forecast to $2.8bn
Japanese gaming giant's upbeat target follows record half-year earnings
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Business trends
Thailand's youth, economy dance to the beat of Thai-born K-pop stars
Southeast Asia's Korea boom ushers in new era of Thai entertainment
Media & Entertainment
Sony to bring 'Demon Slayer,' popular titles to life with VR attraction
First venue featuring entertainment group's content set to open in Tokyo next year
Media & Entertainment
Japan hankers for consoles that bring classic video games back to life
Secondhand goods retailers jump into the hardware business
Politics
South Korean media accuse Yoon of eroding press freedoms
Government claims to be trying to limit spread of false or misleading reports
Travel & Leisure
Tokyo Disneyland operator sees record profit for fiscal 2023
Disney Premier Access proves successful in raising per-customer spending
Opinion
India's tax squeeze on gaming and gambling is a losing bet
In pressing unaffordable demands, authorities will only drive activity underground
Interview
Pokemon aims to expand its unique position as a global brand
President says new, established technologies alike used for fresh ways to have fun
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Obituaries
Japanese singer Shinji Tanimura's impassioned voice crossed borders
Songwriter behind 'Subaru' redefined Japanese folk music
The Big Story
Asia's metaverse is still thriving, from digital cities to gaming
In Japan, Philippines and more, virtual worlds are expanding despite Meta's flop in the West
Obituaries
Japanese singer Shinji Tanimura dies at 74
He found fame across Asia with 'Subaru' and other hits
Opinion
Journalists have a duty to set record straight on climate crisis
In countries like India, vital information is being distorted or obscured
Media & Entertainment
Sony unveils slimmed-down PlayStation 5 for holiday season
Company hopes to reinvigorate sales with eye on annual goal of 25m units
Media & Entertainment
Ad giant WPP to expand Japan staff 40% into brand strategy hub
Group looks to capture advertising spending by cash-rich companies
Society
J-pop agency Johnny's to split into two entities with new names
'Smile Up' to take care of victim compensation; new entity to handle talent business
Arts
Korean reunification becomes horror-comedy film plot
Park Jae-in's mockumentary "2035" aims to make audiences shudder and giggle