February 2021

The ensuing pandemic put a damper on many of our trips, whether within the United States or overseas, so we…

Deezer hopes its new Japanese music channel will bring the sounds of Japan to the rest of the world. Stay away from K-pop, as J-pop and other Japanese genres take the world by storm. Deezer highlights the incredible talent of…

“One of the biggest considerations when traveling to Japan is its inscrutable language,” writes Juliana Neira of Designboom. But then, one could also consider making this language more searchable - and making one's experience in Japan…

After receiving two million new subscribers since the start of the pandemic, Netflix Japan has decided to increase its subscription prices by up to 13% from March. While we will have to pay a bit more for entertainment, the new movies and…

Global audio streaming service Deezer has announced a new channel on its platform called "Japanese Music," which it hopes will bring the sounds and culture of Japan to people around the world.The new channel includes subgenres such as…

Travis Holoway, CEO and co-founder of SoLo Funds, says his startup isn't just a quick way to get a small, short-term loan. It's the start of something bigger.The startup, which raised $10 million in a Series A funding round last week,…

Despite the trade war between Korea and Japan and the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging K-pop artists enjoy a strong presence in the Japanese entertainment industry, topping the local music charts. While…

Despite the trade war between Korea and Japan and the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, up-and-coming K-pop artists enjoy a strong presence in the Japanese entertainment industry, topping the local music charts. While…

pathdoc / Shutterstock.com This story originally appeared on The Penny Hoarder. A payday loan can provide quick respite from unexpected expenses or a run of bad luck. But if you don't have enough money to repay the loan on your next…

One movie that left all cinemas packed even during the lockdown peak was the 2020 Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train. The film is a direct sequel to the hit animated series of the same name. The film broke several…

~~ If you've spent some time in Japan, you'll notice many doors with large, rectangular pieces of fabric hanging in front of them. Some are colorful and some are not. Some have Japanese characters or words written on them, while…

Shochiku, a leading producer and distributor of Japanese films, has announced its remake of cube, a 1997 Vincenzo Natali fantasy thriller about six people!-->…