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WEBTOON Entertainment Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

WEBTOON Entertainment (NASDAQ:WBTN) reported first-quarter 2026 revenue that declined slightly from a year earlier, while profitability improved as the digital comics and storytelling platform cited stronger gross margins, cost discipline and growth in paying users. Founder and CEO Junkoo Kim said

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Dollar steady as Middle East peace hopes recede

Middle East conflict fears are keeping the U.S. dollar steady as oil prices climb. Investors worry about renewed hostilities and their impact on inflation, potentially delaying interest rate cuts. While diplomatic efforts show little progress, markets remain cautious, awaiting key U.S. inflation data and President Trump's China visit.

The Economic Times

Berkshire Hathaway Just Upped Its Stake in Sumitomo Stock. Greg Abel Says It’s Holding for the Long Term.

Berkshire Hathaway has raised its stake in Sumitomo to 10.05% as of May 7, crossing the 10% threshold in all five major Japanese trading houses and signaling a long-term “permanent” holding under CEO Greg Abel.

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MetLife Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

MetLife (NYSE:MET) reported a strong start to 2026, with executives telling analysts that first-quarter results reflected broad-based growth across its operating businesses, favorable underwriting trends and disciplined capital management under its New Frontier strategy. President and Chief Executi

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10 Japan’s longest rivers ranked from Shinano to Shimanto

Japan’s landscape is often described as mountainous, narrow, and shaped by water. Rivers cut through that landscape in dramatic ways, sometimes fast and unpredictable, sometimes calm and deeply connected to farming life. The longest rivers in Japan are not just measurements on a map. They are part of how the…

The Times of India

Sony signs deal to produce sensors with "Physical AI" at scale with TSMC –this could be the future of imaging sensors

After this Sony-TSMC deal, the future of camera sensors will be in Koshi City, Japan – and AI will be on the chip

Digital Camera World

Step-by-step guide for international students planning to study in Japan

Aspiring students heading to Japan face a structured immigration process. Key steps include securing admission, obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility, and applying for a student visa. Upon arrival, a residence card is issued. Financial proof is essential throughout the application. Special provisions exist for entrance exam visits.

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Japan's MotoGP podium drought is over: The history behind Ai Ogura's breakthrough

We put Ogura's achievement for his country into context

Motorsport

Japan's most popular compact cameras are years old but outsell newer releases – and start at just US$99 / £79 with retro style

Even in one of the world's most competitive markets, older compact cameras continue to outsell newer releases –and some are iconic point-and-shoots

Digital Camera World

TSMC, Sony Semiconductor Solutions to establish image sensor joint venture in Kumamoto

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing and Sony Semiconductor Solutions are joining forces. They will establish a joint venture in Kumamoto, Japan. This partnership will focus on developing and producing advanced image sensors. The collaboration combines Sony's sensor design expertise with TSMC's manufacturing prowess.

The Economic Times

Japan's Sony reports declining profit but expects a record for this year

Japanese electronics and entertainment giant Sony has reported a 3.4% drop in its annual profit but projects a comeback to record profits for the current fiscal year

The Independent UK

Dollar firms as US-Iran hostilities flare, yen steadied by intervention risk

Global markets saw the dollar strengthen on Friday due to renewed US-Iran hostilities. Oil prices surged, increasing risk aversion. The Japanese yen remained stable as Tokyo issued verbal warnings against sharp declines. Investors are now focused on the upcoming US non-farm payrolls report. Sterling faced its first weekly loss since…

The Economic Times

Gas and coal have long tied Japan to Australia. It’s time for a new climate and green industry partnership

There was much warmth on display at the official leaders’ meeting between Australia and Japan on Monday. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave his Japanese counterpart Senae Takaichi an AC/DC drum skin signed by the band members, while receiving new vinyl records for his DJ collection. Both leaders famously love…

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‘A response to a year of insults’: Mexico City nightclub goes viral for charging Americans $300 while the rest of the world walks in for $20

They are settling the score.

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Forza Horizon 6 car list: All 618 vehicles you can drive right now

This is your reference list for every car you can drive across Japan.

International Business Times

AI Surge Powers Asian Stocks To Records Despite Ongoing Iran War And Oil Shock

Japan's Nikkei 225, South Korea's Kospi and Taiwan's Taiex have all reached new highs, tracking a broader global rally that has also pushed U.S. indexes such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to record territory.

PC Gamer

Everything you need to know about Stranger Than Heaven, the half-century-spanning Yakuza series prequel

RGG's new historical drama is an origin story for the Tojo Clan's founder Makoto and his rise to power.

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RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven is seemingly the most original action-RPG I've seen yet: here are four ways it stands out from others

RGG Studio's Stranger Than Heaven is set within the same universe as Yakuza, but sets itself apart from the series and other action RPGs in more ways than one.

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Kokuho is Japan’s highest ever grossing live-action film – a lavish kabuki epic about talent, lineage and sacrifice

Kokuho is a colourful, lengthy epic, spanning five decades and running almost three hours, set in the world of kabuki – Japan’s most popular traditional performing art. It has been a huge hit in Japan, becoming the country’s highest ever grossing live-action film.

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All Stranger than Heaven voice actors: English and Japanese cast

Stranger than Heaven voice actors include big names from Japanese and American music industry.

The Economic Times

Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei soars past 63,000 to record high, JGB rallies

Japan's financial markets surged on Thursday, with the Nikkei 225 reaching a record high, driven by global optimism from strong tech earnings and easing Middle East tensions. Technology shares, particularly AI-linked stocks, led the rally, while government bonds also strengthened. The yen remained stable after earlier gains.

Digital Camera World

For over one year, this camera has been No.1 in Japan – breaking sales records

A 4-year-old APS-C mirrorless camera is still Japan's best-selling model – and it's easy to see why

Euronews

Studio Ghibli wins Spain's highest Princess of Asturias Award for 'universal cinema'

Japanese animator Studio Ghibli has been awarded Spain's 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities for its contribution to world animation and its defence of humanist, ecological and universal values.

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Seriously, Why Doesn’t Every Country Have These Japanese Things?

From self-heating bento boxes and muscle-melting onsens to toilets that play music, these 18 Japanese things will make you wonder why the rest of the world hasn't caught up yet.

The Conversation

Even in Japan, robots are a long way from being fully-fledged carers – here’s why

The robot pauses at the edge of the room as an engineer checks its sensors. Then, with a soft mechanical hum, this humanoid machine begins to move. It lifts a mannequin from a bed, slowly and carefully. The engineers hold their breath.

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