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Toyota and Waymo Team Up for Robotaxi Tests in Japan
Next year, Toyota and its partner will begin evaluating autonomous bZ4X vehicles in Japan, with plans to roll out the tech in other markets that drive on the right, such as the UK.
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Katie Boulter Advances at Japan Open
British tennis player Katie Boulter defeats Himeno Sakatsume in a rain-affected match at the Japan Open, advancing to the second round.
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Japan's Nijigen no Mori Hosts a Naruto Birthday Festival Through Oct. 10
Anime park Nijigen no Mori is celebrating Naruto's birthday with character greetings, photo contests and Chunin and Jonin exam challenges.
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Waymo and Toyota will soon start testing their robotaxis in Japan
Waymo and Toyota will start testing autonomous bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year. (edited)
Wales aim to cap 2026 revival with Japan double
Wales have the opportunity to finish the international year on a high on Saturday as they seek to complete a WXV double over Japan.
Waymo taps Toyota to supply robotaxis for Japan and the U.K.
Waymo will begin testing self-driving versions of Toyota's electric bZ4X vehicles in Japan next year as part of a broader partnership with the automaker.
Japan’s Animation Industry Grows 15.8% To Record $28BN, Driven By Both Domestic & Overseas Sales – TIFFCOM
Japan’s anime industry grew by 15.8% to $28.18BN (JPY4.45TR) in 2025, with growth coming from both local and overseas markets, according to figures presented by the Association of Japanese Animations (AJA) at TIFFCOM. The report…
Japan’s Anime Market Hits Record $28.2 Billion as Local Sales Surge
Spending on Japanese anime worldwide reached a record JPY4.45 trillion ($28.2 billion) in 2025. That is up 15.8% on the previous year, and overseas consumers now account for well over half of the total. Hasegawa Masahiro…
Japan’s TeamLab Bringing Permanent Digital Art Exhibition Space to California
Set to open in 2030, TeamLab Anaheim will be the first permanent U.S. space for the art collective.
Ancelotti brings more young players for Brazil friendlies against Japan and Singapore
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti announced his squad Thursday for the national team’s friendlies against Japan and Singapore in November, once again leaning heavily toward youth as the five-time world champions…
Any surprises? Brazil 🇧🇷 name squad to face Japan and Singapore
Brazil's squad has officially been named for the final FIFA international window of the year.At an event held on Thursday afternoon (29) at CBF headquarters, coach Carlo Ancelotti announced his list o...
Barcelona captain Raphinha called up by Brazil for Japan and Singapore friendlies
Here we go again.
Cannes’ Marché du Film, TIFFCOM Commit to Second Edition of Japan IP Market in 2027
The event, running May 14–15 next year, is designed to help international producers navigate Japan’s complex rights landscape and develop adaptations of manga, novels and other IP.
Cannes Marché & TIFFCOM Commit To Holding Second Edition Of Japan IP Market In 2027
Cannes Marché du Film and Tokyo International Film Festival Content Market (TIFFCOM) have announced that they will co-organize the Japan IP Market in Cannes for a second consecutive year, from May 14-15. The announcement was made…
Osaka stunned by 18-year-old Pohankova at Pan Pacific Open in Japan
Naomi Osaka, seeded No 7 and playing before home fans in Japan, was knocked out of the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday by teenager Mia Pohankova.
Japan IP Market to Return to Cannes in 2027 as Tokyo Partnership Continues
The Japan IP Market will be back in Cannes next May for a second straight year. The Cannes Film Market and TIFFCOM, the content market of the Tokyo International Film Festival, are again teaming up on the event, and the 2027…
Naomi Osaka knocked out of tournament in Japan by 18-year-old Mia Pohankova of Slovakia
TOKYO (AP) — Naomi Osaka, seeded No. 7 and playing before home fans in Japan, was knocked out of the Pan Pacific Open on Thursday by Mia Pohankova of Slovakia.
Cate Blanchett Warns Against “Unthinking Certainty” as She Accepts Japan’s Praemium Imperiale
After picking up her honor — considered one of the most prestigious prizes in the global arts — the two-time Oscar winner will sweep into the Tokyo International Film Festival on Friday to take part in several talk events.
How A Former Senior Netflix Staffer Launched One Of Japan’s Buzziest Indie Cinemas
Director Lee Chang-dong’s beautiful genre mash-up, Possible Love; Dario Argento’s Giallo classic, Suspiria; and Sophy Romvari’s accomplished debut, Blue Heron, are some of the titles Japanese cinephiles can catch this week at…
