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Studio Ghibli at 40: A Legacy Uncertain?

2025-06-15

This month marks the 40th anniversary of Japan's Studio Ghibli, a studio celebrated for its complex plots and fantastical hand-drawn animation, boasting two Oscars and a global fanbase. However, the future is uncertain, with the latest hit "The Boy and the Heron" potentially being the final feature film from celebrated co-founder Hayao Miyazaki (84). The release of OpenAI's latest image generator in March sparked copyright concerns due to its resemblance to Ghibli's distinctive style. Since its founding in 1985 by Miyazaki and the late Isao Takahata, Ghibli has become a cultural phenomenon, further boosted by a second Academy Award in 2024 for "The Boy and the Heron" and Netflix's global streaming of its films.

Japan Post Launches 7-Digit Digital Address System for Streamlined Online Shopping

2025-05-28

Japan Post launched a new "digital address" system assigning seven-digit alphanumeric codes to physical addresses. Users input these codes on e-commerce sites, automatically populating their addresses. Addresses are linked via Japan Post's Yu ID service and remain unchanged even with physical address changes. Rakuten and other companies are considering adoption, and Japan Post aims for widespread use within a decade. This innovation promises to simplify online shopping address entry in Japan.

IOC Long Shot's 'Crazy' Five-City Olympics Idea

2025-01-28

Morinari Watanabe, head of the International Gymnastics Federation, is an underdog in the race for IOC president. His bold proposal: a five-city Olympics. This unconventional idea aims to spark debate and, if successful, would make him the first Asian IOC president.