Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1599, Chōsokabe Motochika, Japanese daimyō (born 1539) passed away. In 1628, Tokugawa Mitsukuni, Japanese daimyō (died 1701) was born. In 1688, Narai, Thai king (born 1629) passed away. In 1962, Fumiya Fujii, Japanese music artist was born. In 1962, First transatlantic satellite television transmission. In 1967, Andy Ashby, American baseball player and sportscaster was born. In 1987, Shigeaki Kato, Japanese singer was born. In 1989, Shimanoumi Koyo, Japanese sumo wrestler was born. In 2005, Gretchen Franklin, English actress and dancer (born 1911) passed away. In 2015, Satoru Iwata, Japanese game programmer and businessman (born 1959) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
YouTube Dominates Japan’s Video Streaming, Capturing More Than 65% Of Viewing Hours
New research shows YouTube dominates Japan’s video streaming market, with long-form content, news and baseball attracting the largest audiences.
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ComicBook.com
· Jun 26, 2026
6 Years Later, a Chinese Anime Sensation Is Finally Returning With a Major Debut (And It’s Free)
Image via Bilibili The anime industry has expanded significantly as it has become easier for audiences around the world to access animated works, and Japan no longer holds complete dominance over the medium. While animation from various regions has emerged as a new sensation, there is no denying that Chinese anime, or Donghua, has led the charge more []
Bloomberg
· Jul 1, 2026
Japan's $13 Billion Global Anime Merchandise Goal
Anime has become a global entertainment powerhouse, attracting billions of dollars in investment and fans worldwide. Now, companies including Marubeni are targeting the fast-growing 13 billion merchandise market. (Source: Bloomberg)
The Japan Times
· Jul 7, 2026
Sumo draws capacity crowds for over 300 consecutive days
Japan's traditional sport is enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
BOL News
· Jun 24, 2026
BTS and Jung Kook achieve new digital streaming feats worldwide
“Dynamite” becomes one of BTS’ most-watched videos as it crosses 2.1 billion views on YouTube. The post BTS and Jung Kook achieve new digital streaming feats worldwide appeared first on BOL News.
Variety
· Jun 23, 2026
As Its Anime Viewership Sky Rockets, Netflix Unveils ‘Fool Night’ and More of ‘The One Piece’ at Annecy
Netflix’s anime viewership is soaring, from 1 billion views in 2023 to 1.5 billion views in 2025, Yuji Yamano, Netflix director of content in Japan, revealed Tuesday at an Annecy Netflix Anime panel. 150 million households in 190-plus countries view anime in 34 languages, he added. The increasing prevalence of anime viewing on the platform was []
The Economic Times
· Jun 24, 2026
Indo-Japan ties can be most important: Japanese FM
Indo-Japan ties can be most important: Japanese FM
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Related coverage for "YouTube Dominates Japan’s Video Streaming, Capturing More Than 65% Of Viewing Hours": ComicBook.com — 6 Years Later, a Chinese Anime Sensation Is Finally Returning With a Major Debut (And It’s Free). Bloomberg — Japan's $13 Billion Global Anime Merchandise Goal. The Japan Times — Sumo draws capacity crowds for over 300 consecutive days . BOL News — BTS and Jung Kook achieve new digital streaming feats worldwide. Variety — As Its Anime Viewership Sky Rockets, Netflix Unveils ‘Fool Night’ and More of ‘The One Piece’ at Annecy. The Economic Times — Indo-Japan ties can be most important: Japanese FM