The Hollywood Reporter

Japan’s Box Office Recovered Slightly in 2021, But Hollywood Revenue Sagged

Just one U.S. release squeaked into Japan's top-ten list for 2021 — Universal's 'F9: The Fast Saga' — as imported blockbusters claimed just 21 percent of the market. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau ...
Forbes

Stagflation In Japan? Welcome To Tokyo’s Nightmare Scenario

Haruhiko Kuroda answers questions during a press conference following a two-day policy board meeting at the Bank of Japan in Tokyo on August 7, 2015. As Japan’s 2021 staggers toward a close, no one is ...
Variety

Japan Box Office: Top Hollywood Film of 2021 Ranks Eighth as Local Animation Dominates

Locally-made films, especially animated titles, dominated the Japanese box office in 2021. The territory is usually the world’s third biggest cinema market, behind China and North America. Though ...
Los Angeles Times

Leaders of officially pacifist Japan want to expand military, already one of the world’s strongest

ENIWA, Japan — Dozens of tanks and soldiers fired explosives and machine guns in drills Monday on Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido, a main stronghold for a nation that is perhaps the world’s ...