TOKYO -- Japanese entertainment shares have emerged as key drivers of the Nikkei Stock Average's record bull market, drawing international investors with their wealth of globally competitive intellectual property.
Investors excited about earnings from movies, games and other properties

Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, is letting fans vote on new characters.
TOKYO -- Japanese entertainment shares have emerged as key drivers of the Nikkei Stock Average's record bull market, drawing international investors with their wealth of globally competitive intellectual property.