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Tokyo’s TIFFCOM 2026 Expands IP Market, Adds AI and Anime Conferences

Tokyo’s TIFFCOM 2026 Expands IP Market, Adds AI and Anime Conferences

TIFFCOM will expand its Tokyo IP Market: Adaptation & Remake for its 2026 edition, running Oct. 28–30 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho-kan, with a conference program adding sessions on AI and anime. The Tokyo-based content market, affiliated with the Tokyo International Film Festival, is jointly organized by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade […]
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Yen holds most gains as intervention keeps speculators on edge

Yen holds most gains as intervention keeps speculators on edge

By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The yen slipped on Tuesday but held on to most of its gains from last week's rare coordinated intervention by Tokyo and Washington.
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Record Heat in Japan Leads to Lion Deaths at Tokyo Zoo

Record Heat in Japan Leads to Lion Deaths at Tokyo Zoo

Amid a record-breaking heatwave in Japan, three lions at the Tama Zoological Park in Tokyo have died from suspected heat stress. The zoo closed its lion exhibit in late July after several lions exhibited health issues, including loss of appetite and fatigue. The heatwave, exacerbated by a 'Super El Niño' event, has seen temperatures reach 40 degrees Celsius for consecutive days. Despite efforts to cool the lions with water sprays and fans, and providing medical treatment, three lions succumbed to dehydration and organ failure. The zoo continues to treat other affected lions.
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Yen clings to intervention gains as traders stay alert to more

Yen clings to intervention gains as traders stay alert to more

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The yen held on to most of its intervention-driven gains on Tuesday, after last week's joint action by Tokyo and Washington to shore up the currency kept speculators wary of rebuilding bearish positions.
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Japan's ruling party backs Takaichi's costly food tax cut plan despite fiscal concerns

Japan's ruling party backs Takaichi's costly food tax cut plan despite fiscal concerns

TOKYO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday signed off on a sweeping consumption tax cut championed by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, despite mounting concerns over the nation's already strained finances.
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Japan's services growth slows amid cost pressures, PMI shows

Japan's services growth slows amid cost pressures, PMI shows

TOKYO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Japan's services sector expanded at a slower pace in July as demand weakened and firms grappled with intense cost pressures, leading to the hottest inflation in selling prices since April 2014, a private survey showed.
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Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula

Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula

A record heat wave in Northeast Asia has gripped South Korea, North Korea and Japan
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Tokyo Zoo Lions Die Amid Record Heatwave, Highlighting Climate Change Impact

Tokyo Zoo Lions Die Amid Record Heatwave, Highlighting Climate Change Impact

Three lions at Tokyo's Tama Zoological Park have died due to an unprecedented heatwave affecting Japan. The heatwave, with temperatures consistently exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, has been linked to the broader impacts of global climate change. The Japanese Meteorological Agency has issued heatstroke alerts, advising citizens to avoid outdoor activities. The deaths of the lions underscore the challenges faced by urban wildlife facilities in adapting to extreme weather conditions. The zoo's enclosures, made of concrete and artificial rock, absorb and retain heat, creating a hazardous environment for the animals.
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Three Lions Die of Suspected Heatstroke at Tokyo Zoo Amid Japan's Heatwave

Three Lions Die of Suspected Heatstroke at Tokyo Zoo Amid Japan's Heatwave

Three lions at the Tama Zoological Park in Tokyo have died from suspected heatstroke as Japan experiences high humidity and record temperatures. Since mid-July, 10 out of the zoo's 16 lions have shown symptoms such as loss of appetite and decreased activity. The zoo has been implementing measures to combat the heat, including improved ventilation and spot air conditioners. Despite these efforts, the sudden onset of heat following the rainy season has been challenging for the animals. Japan has been facing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 40°C, and the country is working to reduce heat-related deaths, which currently number around 1,300 annually.
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Haruomi Hosono Announces US Tour and Pop-Up Event for New Album Release

Haruomi Hosono Announces US Tour and Pop-Up Event for New Album Release

Haruomi Hosono Announces US Tour and Pop-Up Event for New Album Release
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Yen jumps as traders watch for further intervention

Yen jumps as traders watch for further intervention

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Aug 3 (Reuters) - The yen leapt on Monday, keeping traders on alert for further intervention from authorities to shore up Japan's historically weak currency, days after Tokyo and Washington jointly intervened in the foreign exchange market.
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Olivia Colman Stars as a Talking Fox in Fantasia Festival's 'The Fox'

Olivia Colman Stars as a Talking Fox in Fantasia Festival's 'The Fox'

Olivia Colman Stars as a Talking Fox in Fantasia Festival's 'The Fox'