Japan

Study: Japan’s GDP To Drop By 1.4% If Tokyo 2020 Is Cancelled

March 11, 2020

Cancelling this summer’s Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games because of the COVID-19 outbreak would see Japan’s annual…

COVID-19 Outbreak Lands Yet More Body Blows To Asia’s Sporting Calendar

February 29, 2020

There is no respite for the Asian sporting calendar as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to escalate…

Japanese Arm of Boston Consulting Group Backs Tokyo 2020

November 17, 2019

Boston Consulting Group K.K (BCG Japan) has been announced as a Tokyo 2020 official supporter, taking…

Report: Japanese & Aussie Fans Are Most Nuts About Rugby World Cup

September 11, 2019

Rugby fans from Japan and Australia are the most enthusiastic in APAC, according to a new study from Near, a location-based customer profiling company.

Blockchain First: Superbloke Game Raises Profile With Manchester City

August 27, 2019

South Korean sports service developer Superbloke has become Manchester City’s first Blockchain-based Gacha partner in a regional deal.

Japan’s Rakuten Plots Ambitions With Original Entertainment Offerings

August 27, 2019

Rakuten has outlined plans to leverage on a partnership with film production house, The H Collective, for the various businesses under its portfolio, including its ad wing.

Japan Tips 2019 Rugby World Cup To Boost Economy By US$4.1b

August 21, 2019

Organisers of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan are expecting the tournament to bring US$4.1b in economic benefits to the country.

Rakuten Sees Brand Awareness Increase 300% Via Golden State Warriors

August 7, 2019

The chief executive of Rakuten’s Americas operation has revealed that the Japanese e-commerce giant is keen to extend its deal with the Golden State Warriors.

Japanese e-Commerce player Mercari Poised To Own Majority Stake In Kashima Antlers

July 31, 2019

Japanese e-Commerce company Mercari has announced an agreement to purchase a controlling stake in J-League club Kashima Antlers, the reigning AFC Champions League winner.