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Donald Trump · TokyoJapan’s far-right Sanseito party won a record number of seats in the country’s recent upper-house elections, stripping the ruling party of its majority and cementing itself as an outspoken voice against immigration. The “Japanese First” group, which first came to prominence with its strident opposition to Covid-19 health measures, takes inspiration directly from far-right political forces abroad – including France’s National Rally and US Preside…See the Story
‘Japanese First’: The Deep Roots of the Rising Far Right
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United States · United StatesNaoki Osada, former CEO of Avex USA, has announced the launch of Nebula17, a multi-faceted music company that offers label, publishing, venture capital, international strategy and management services. Like much of his work at Avex USA, the company is designed to propel forward-thinking Japanese artists, looking to launch their careers in the U.S. and other global markets.
Launched as demand for J-pop and other Japanese genres grows abroad, Neb…See the Story
Ex-Avex USA CEO Naoki Osada Launches Company to Propel Japanese Talent in U.S. and Global Markets
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Tokyo, Japan · TokyoHitsujibungaku will release their fifth full-length album, ‘D o n’ t L a u g h I t O f f’, on October 8th. It’s the Tokyo unit’s first album in nearly two years, following 2023’s ’12 hugs (like butterflies)’. The 13-track record brings together the band’s recent high-profile tie-ins, including ‘Feel’ (opening theme for Secrets of the Silent Witch), ‘Koe’ (theme for Fuji TV drama 119 Emergency Call), ‘Burning’ (ending theme for Oshi no Ko Season …Read Article