Japan Passes Amended Copyright Law for In-Store BGM Royalties
music 1 sources · Jun 17

Japan Passes Amended Copyright Law for In-Store BGM Royalties

The amendment closes a longstanding gap in Japan's copyright framework, aligning domestic law with international norms and potentially opening royalty streams for Japanese performers when their songs are used abroad.

KAI-YOU
SNK Exhibits at Licensing Japan 2026 to Expand Game IP Business
games 1 sources · Jun 17

SNK Exhibits at Licensing Japan 2026 to Expand Game IP Business

SNK is using a major licensing trade show to push its game IPs beyond development into a broader merchandising and collaboration business, signaling a strategic shift toward IP monetization across multiple industries.

GameBusiness.jp
Tamanami Uruma Debuts as First-Generation MARINA LYRICA Vtuber
vtuber 1 sources · Jun 17

Tamanami Uruma Debuts as First-Generation MARINA LYRICA Vtuber

The debut marks the formal launch of MARINA LYRICA, a project that combines 3D talent and virtual talent with MR-based meet-and-greet events, expanding the concept of 'VTubers you can meet' beyond standard streaming.

ASCII.jp
Wing Gundam Zero (EW) Gets Renewed GUNDAM UNIVERSE Release
figures 1 sources · Jun 17

Wing Gundam Zero (EW) Gets Renewed GUNDAM UNIVERSE Release

The renewed Wing Gundam Zero (EW) updates a popular design from the Gundam W franchise with modern articulation and accessories, continuing the GUNDAM UNIVERSE line's practice of revisiting iconic mobile suits.

Anime Anime
Roblox Launches Age-Based Accounts Kids and Select in Japan
games 2 sources · Jun 17

Roblox Launches Age-Based Accounts Kids and Select in Japan

The new account system formalizes age-segmented safety on Roblox in Japan, shifting from a one-size-fits-all approach to developmental-stage-based restrictions with automatic transitions and deeper parental oversight.

GameBusiness.jp
Dragon Quest Fan's RPG 'Paragon Story' Announced for Steam
games 2 sources · Jun 17

Dragon Quest Fan's RPG 'Paragon Story' Announced for Steam

A solo developer with a clear love for Dragon Quest and other classic JRPGs is building a hybrid-style RPG that openly borrows genre staples, and is actively incorporating feedback from Japanese players during development.

Automaton