Planned entity will not be public-private fund like ailing Cool Japan
Games, anime, manga, music and live-action productions are the focus of the government's efforts to boost the content industry. (Photo by Kento Hirashima)
SUMIRE USUKI
October 23, 2026 06:04 JST
TOKYO -- Japan's government plans to create a specialized entity for helping to promote Japanese content including anime and video games in international markets, with a task force holding its first discussions on the formation Thursday.