Toei Animation will resume releasing new episodes for broadcast on TV for the first time in about a month following a cyberattack in March.
Sources close to the anime giant say its internal computer system was apparently attacked by ransomware. The company said after the attack it had partially shut down its production system for investigation.
The unauthorized access halted airing of new episodes of four animation series. They are “Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai”, “Delicious Party Pretty Cure”, “Digimon Ghost Game”, and “One Piece”.
The company says it is not sure when its system will be fully restored, which is affecting production of the movie “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero”. The movie was to be released on April 22nd but has been already postponed.
Japan to expel 8 Russian officials, impose new sanctions
stripes.com – Apr 09
Japan announced Friday it is expelling eight Russian diplomats and trade officials and will phase out imports of Russian coal and oil, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida saying Moscow must be held accountable for “war crimes” in Ukraine.
Japan to phase out Russian coal over Ukraine invasion
Kyodok – Apr 08
Japan will phase out Russian coal imports as part of sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, the industry minister said Friday, joining other Group of Seven industrialized nations in the move.
Yakuza leader arrested in U.S. for drugs for missiles plot
Nikkei – Apr 08
A yakuza leader and three Thai associates have been arrested in New York for allegedly conspiring to obtain surface-to-air missiles for groups in Myanmar using narcotics as a payment, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Japan’s Hulic to build luxury ‘ryokan’-style inn in Ginza
Nikkei – Apr 08
Japanese property developer Hulic will open a luxury ryokan — a traditional Japanese inn — in Tokyo’s Ginza district in 2025, the latest sign that companies are betting on a strong rebound in travel demand as governments around the world relax COVID-19 restrictions.
Japan starts fourth commercial whaling season since leaving IWC
seafoodsource.com – Apr 08
Two whaling vessels departed Ayukawa Port in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, on 3 April – the first vessels to depart for the start of Japan’s 2022 commercial whaling season, which runs from 1 April to the end of the year.
