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Gearoid Reidy

Pokemon, which was not released outside Japan until 1998, has been described as a “Rosetta Stone” that led directly to today’s anime boom.

How Pokemon and Resident Evil rewrote gaming history

Takaichi in the past has certainly been an advocate for free-spending policies. But the LDP is not in a position to force through such radical plans these days.

From radical to Rihanna: The myths about Japan’s next leader

Young swordsman Tanjiro Kamado is the title character in the Japanese anime film "Demon Slayer", which has become a global phenomenon.

Anime’s Demon Slayer hit is a watershed for Japan

Trading cards like Pokemon sit at the nexus of collectability and liquidity.

McDonald’s Pokemon frenzy shows the collecting boom’s dark side

Onitsuka Tiger, the fashion brand reborn when Uma Thurman’s The Bride wore its sneakers in Quentin Tarantino’s 2003 movie, is enjoying record sales.

Kill Bill sneakers turn Japan soft power into hard profits

Answers are sorely needed, not just because of an already growing comprehension gap between the US and Japan over what was actually agreed, but to inform South Korea and other close US allies who are trying to wrap up similar deals before Aug 1.

Who buys the F-150s, and more Japan deal mysteries

By removing the uncertainty around tariffs, Ishiba (centre, in grey) will finally have done some good for the country. But he will leave Japan in a weaker position than when he took office.

‘Mr Japan’ bends the knee – and falls on his sword

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks next to Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa during a meeting with cabinet ministers to discuss Japan's strategy in dealing with U.S. tariffs, at Ishiba's official residence in Tokyo.

America’s copy-and-paste tariffs will rile ‘Mr Japan’

According to the Hudson Institute, Japan autos are so successful in the US, they account for more than three-quarters of the trade deficit.

If Japan can’t get a good trade deal, can anyone?

It often seems people will learn anything from Japan except actual practical policy fixes.

I have one word for ‘ancient Japanese wisdom’: Bull

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