Sony appoints Hiroki Totoki as new CEO.

Sony appointed Hiroki Totoki as CEO effective April 1, while Kenichiro Yoshida remains chairperson, to ensure long-term growth.

Sony Group is promoting Hiroki Totoki to CEO, affirming his vision for expanding the company's entertainment footprint. He, alongside outgoing CEO Kenichiro Yoshida, has driven Sony to prioritize entertainment growth, and their strategy is clearly paying off. Last year, they looked into acquiring potential big names like Paramount Global and Kadokawa Publishing. This broad focus on content—covering everything from PlayStation games to anime and movies—has significantly boosted revenue and profits. In fact, during the September quarter, operating profit skyrocketed by 76%, even with a slowdown in demand for smartphone components and image sensors.
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Shinjuku Alta shuts down after 45 years.

The Shinjuku Alta building, a popular meeting spot for 45 years, will close its doors after decades of business.

Japan has the world's smallest park, which is incredibly tiny.

Nagaizumi in Shizuoka Prefecture now holds the Guinness World Record for the smallest park, measuring just 0.24 square meters.

Takashi Murakami collaborates with MLB for Tokyo Series.

Takashi Murakami is collaborating with MLB on a collection featuring unique products for the Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and Cubs.

U.S. war with Japan depicted only in 'Captain America.'

In "Captain America: Brave New World," the U.S. faces conflict with Japan over the newly discovered resource, adamantium.