AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCool Japan Fund Scrapped: Japan’s METI is set to effectively abolish the Cool Japan Fund after it racked up about 54 billion yen in losses since 2013, with no new budget earmarked for fiscal 2027—an abrupt shake-up for government-backed anime, manga, film, fashion and other culture exports. Horror Spotlight: A new Japanese-leaning supernatural horror, Never After Dark, has drawn major buzz after Stephen King called it “amazing and haunting,” with praise also coming from director Scott Derrickson ahead of release. Music Pop Moment: ENHYPEN returns as a six-member group with THE SIN : BLISS, led by Brazilian funk track “Bloody Paradise,” keeping the focus on sound and stage performance despite the lineup change. Sports—Badminton Upsets: PV Sindhu’s BWF World Championships run ends after a loss to China’s Wang Zhi Yi, while India’s doubles still push on with Treesa-Gayatri reaching the quarterfinals. Rail Safety Tragedy: Four workers died after being hit by an express train during track weeding in Tochigi, prompting partial suspension on the Tobu Nikko Line. Hotel Opening: Hilton’s Conrad Nagoya opens in Japan, adding a new luxury base with multiple dining options and major meeting space.
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