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Japan Aims to Produce ‘Virtual Reality’ TVs by 2020

Japan has launched a national project to develop and begin mass producing 3-D TV sets within the next two decades. Similar to the U.S. space program, the project will be a joint effort between government agencies, technology companies and university researchers.

Japan Ramps Up Spam Law, Suspends Businesses

The Japanese government, in its first sanction against spam operators under toughened rules, has suspended the businesses of two bulk mailers of online adult advertising.

Japan Fights Animated Child Porn

Despite stringent laws against the distribution, sale and display of child pornography, Japanese government officials are battling an entirely new sub-culture of anime and hentai adult comics that feature animated depictions of child pornography.

Japan Nixes Celeb Pic Web Sales

In a move mirroring recent US court actions designed to curtail the unauthorized marketing of celebrity images, a Japanese court has ordered a website operator to end sales of unlicensed celebrity photographs.

Jill Kelly Productions Signs Japan Distribution Agreement

Jill Kelly Productions announced a new distribution agreement today that will allow the company to broadcast and sell licensed titles in Japan, CEO Robert Friedland announced this morning.

Japan Outraged Over Crimes

Internet-inspired rape cases are on the rise among Japan's youth and stand a good chance of outpacing murder and kidnapping cases if statistics maintain their steady climb