Cosplaying gaining ground, inspiring new businesses; growth area in Japan’s pop culture
The country's anime, manga, and video games hold soft power with its worldwide following. Soon, cosplaying will likely become one of its central pillars.
Ko Terada
Vintage Japanese video games growing in popularity among youngsters, foreigners
Some people are even starting to view old software titles as an investment opportunity.
Tires made with tomato, sugar cane hit the road as manufacturers eye environment
The automobile tire market reached $144.7 billion in 2021 and is expected to continue growing at a yearly average of 4 per cent from 2022 to 2030.