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Restaurant Altercation Escalates: Japanese Eatery Employee Faces Grand Jury for Stabbing Co-Worker

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ELKINS, W.Va. — A case involving a Japanese restaurant employee accused of stabbing a coworker is set to move forward to a grand jury after the defendant’s preliminary hearing was waived on Monday. Shi Span Pink, 48, faces charges of malicious assault and malicious wounding following an incident at Sakura Japanese Restaurant on August 15. During the proceedings in Randolph County Magistrate Court, Pink’s attorney, Jacob Rosnick from Morgantown, sought a modification of Pink’s bond from the current cash-only requirement of $15,000 to a more flexible cash or surety bond. Rosnick argued that his client … Read more

Japanese Anime Triumph: ‘ChaO’ Snags Jury Award at Annecy Festival, Sparks Anticipation Ahead of August Release

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Annecy, France — The original theatrical anime film “ChaO” has secured the Jury Award at this year’s Annecy International Animation Film Festival, held from June 8 to June 14. This victory marks a notable achievement, as it is the first time in nearly eight years that a Japanese film has taken home this accolade. The last winner was the critically acclaimed “In This Corner of the World,” which won in 2017. Set to premiere in Japan on August 15, 2025, “ChaO” is also slated for competition at the Fantasia International Film Festival. This festival will … Read more

Federal Jury Awards $111.7 Million to Japanese Firm in Landmark Samsung Patent Infringement Case

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TEXARKANA, Texas — A federal jury has awarded a Japanese electronics manufacturer $111.7 million in damages after determining that Samsung Electronics violated three of its patents related to smartphone technology. The verdict was announced on Wednesday, highlighting the ongoing conflicts in the competitive technology sector. The case underscores the increasing tension between established tech giants and smaller firms that rely on intellectual property to safeguard their innovations. Jurors found that Samsung’s actions infringed upon the patents held by the manufacturer, signaling a significant legal setback for the South Korean conglomerate. This judgment adds to the … Read more

Miura & Partners Strengthens U.S. Operations with New Seattle Office to Serve Expanding Japanese Business Interests

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Tokyo-based Miura & Partners is making strides in the U.S. market with the opening of a new office in Seattle, which comes shortly after establishing a presence in San Francisco in 2023. This strategic expansion aims to strengthen the firm’s outreach on the West Coast, a key region for business between the U.S. and Japan. The establishment of the Seattle branch was primarily influenced by the increase in Japanese companies looking to expand their operations in the U.S. The firm, through Miura & Partners US, its strategic partner, intends to capitalize on this trend by … Read more