Business / Corporate Feb 21, 2013
TV firms' hopes ride on 4K shift to 'bigger, smarter'
by Kazuaki Nagata
Japanese TV makers are desperately seeking new strategies to revive their flagging operations, and some of the key points include expanding screen sizes, boosting image quality and making them "smarter" and more user-friendly. With midsize televisions barely turning a profit, the nation's electronics giants are ...
Music | STRANGE BOUTIQUE Jan 31, 2013
Diamond cries 'murder' on the dancefloor
by Ian Martin
In its Jan. 12 edition, the Japanese business magazine Diamond Weekly decided to ring in the new year with a 10-page feature titled, "Who's Killing Music?" It was the topic of much discussion and reaction in the music business, and the article even made ...
Business | Japan Pulse Dec 18, 2012
by Rebecca Milner
From innovative cars and cameras to phone-controlled appliances, the best of Japan's gadgets and gear in 2012.
Culture | Japan Pulse Jun 5, 2012
Today's blip: PS3 'Ni no Kuni' trailer in English
by Sofia Elghazzali
The long-awaited English trailer for "Ni no Kuni" is out. The English version of the Ghibli-flavored game is set for an early 2013 release.
Lifestyle | Japan Pulse Jul 30, 2010
Keeping track of cashless spending
by Felicity Hughes
Japan's not so keen on credit cards but it has embraced paying for purchase with precharged IC cards.
Business | Japan Pulse Jun 3, 2010
Sony steps up its e-publishing game
by Felicity Hughes
On the heels of Apple's iPad, Sony fires a shot over Apple's bow with the announcement of a new e-publishing distribution service.
Digital | Japan Pulse Apr 11, 2010
With Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, is a hit for the PSP at hand?
by Daniel Morales
Konami bets the farm on mobile gaming and product tie-ins with the highly anticipated release of Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker for the PSP.
Business | Japan Pulse Jan 29, 2010
Which e-reader will conquer Japan?
by Felicity Hughes
The time for e-readers has finally arrived, but which one will prevail? Or more importantly, which one will attract manga-readers?
National / Media | Japan Pulse Oct 14, 2009
Fancy pants climb the walls in Ginza
by Felicity Hughes
Sony makes a real spectacle of itself by selling recycled jeans on the facade of Ginza showcase and inviting young artists to remix its products.
Business Jun 27, 2007
Nobuyuki Idei hopes Japan can nurture Net giant
by Takuya Karube
Nobuyuki Idei, former chairman and chief executive officer of Sony Corp., said he is hoping a world-class Internet company will emerge from among the younger generation in Japan. "Sadly, Japan was unable to lead the information technology industry," said Idei, who retired earlier this month ...
Business Mar 10, 2005
Howard Stringer vows to make Sony brand 'cool again'
by Keiichi Hirose
Sony's next chief executive officer said Tuesday he wants to make the company "cool again." Howard Stringer, whose succession in June was announced Monday, said in an interview it was "a surprise but great moment" when Nobuyuki Idei, Sony's current CEO, offered him the job ...