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Expansion of franchises such as Demon Slayer reflects shifts in the ownership and ambitions of a $24bn-a-year industry
Japan’s economy may be stagnant but some dynamic companies can still reward patient investors
Japanese conglomerate remains embroiled in an investor revolt led by two of its largest shareholders
Government pushes back on reports games set to be cancelled because of Covid-19
TSE reshuffle and aggressive new proxy adviser guidelines target widely criticised practice
Debt sales by governments and companies pass $45bn since start of year
Criminal proceedings against Greg Kelly raise questions about governance and the alliance with Renault
Japanese tech group re-engages Wall Street bank as it prepares to face-off with investors
Whistleblower alleges former boss of the Japanese carmaker deliberately hid his compensation
Cold snap and low LNG supplies leave portions of electricity system with little capacity
The pandemic and Rakuten’s 5G problems have granted incumbents a reprieve
Fears grow that souring of relations between Tokyo and Seoul will develop into trade crisis
Competitor Rakuten confirms arrest but says it did not tap worker for information
Some of Japan’s finest slopes are only a short bullet train-ride away from the capital
Business seeks clarity from government over shift to more renewable power sources
Aircraft designed to counter China’s superiority in numbers
Seoul court’s fines reignite tensions as Biden looks for greater co-operation between Asian allies
Economists cut first-quarter growth forecast almost to zero but expect ‘robust pick-up’ in the spring
Six-month investigation ends without determining whether cash was funnelled to armed forces
Japan unlikely to roll out vaccinations until end of February, says prime minister
Deal will be Japanese group’s first in country as it looks to reboot overseas M&A strategy
The world’s third-largest economy contended with Covid, the delayed Olympics and an illicit steak dinner
From a sleepy surf oasis in Baja California to a contemporary ryokan on the Japanese island of Ikuchijima
Half a million students a year undertake the rigid process in hope of getting a job for life
Japanese group’s shortlist is part of investment push to hasten pivot to digital services
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