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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged Wednesday that his government will set up a committee as early as September aimed at promoting Japan’s film industry, with participation from filmmakers and relevant ministries. Japanese anime and films based on popular manga enjoy widespread acclaim abroad, but the content industry has faced challenges at home, including low wages and the need for improved working conditions. Kishida said the government will implement necessary measures to assist creators, enabling them to work sustainably and with confidence, while investigating the actual situation in th…

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