Tokyo plans to make overseas researchers dealing with sensitive technology divulge their funding sources, and more thoroughly vet students from abroad. ( read original story ...)
Japan weather agency issues false strong quake alert by error
The Japanese weather agency said it issued Thursday morning a false strong earthquake alert to wide areas of Japan due to errors in l ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific stocks mostly higher as U.S. Fed keeps rates on hold; Singapore lags as bank shares tumble
Stocks in Asia Pacific mostly advanced in Thursday afternoon trade after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged. ( read original story ...)
Hello Kitty Land Tokyo launches its partial reopening with an entertaining video
Hello Kitty Land Tokyo, also known as Sanrio Puroland ( has launched a fun video to support the communication with its fans and guests during the time of the partial reopening of the theme park. ( read original story ...)
Central Japan city’s booklet offers ‘modern’ child-rearing info for grandparents
A local government in the central Japan prefectural of Aichi has created an informational booklet for grandparents looking after their grand ... ( read original story ...)
Timing is right for Mike Woods as Canada announces Olympic cycling team for Tokyo
The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics has been a blessing in disguise for Canadian road cycling star Mike Woods. The 33-year-old Ottawa native is back on his bike healthy again after breaking his ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude-5.8 earthquake jolts Japan
TOKYO, Japan . A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Japan early Thursday, the country's meteorological agency reported. The epicenter of the quake was on the deserted Tori-shima Isla ... ( read original story ...)
Suspected gas leak in northern Japan kills 1, injures 17
A sudden explosion from a suspected gas leak blew out walls and windows in part of a northern Japanese town Thursday morning, killing one person and injuring 17 others. ( read original story ...)
IBM Partners With Japanese Business, Academia in Quantum Computing
U.S. tech firm International Business Machines Corp on Thursday launched a research partnership with Japanese industry to accelerate advances in quantum computing, deepening ties between the two ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to urge restaurants, karaoke bars to shorten hours in August: Nikkei
Japan's capital of Tokyo plans to urge shorter operating hours for restaurants and karaoke parlours next month to tackle a recent spike in coronavirus infections, the Nikkei business daily said on ... ( read original story ...)
IBM and the University of Tokyo Unveil the Quantum Innovation Initiative Consortium to Accelerate Japan’s Quantum Research and Development Leadership
PRNewswire/ -- Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the University of Tokyo unveiled a landmark collaboration with the launch of the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka will play in U.S. Open, says management team
TOKYO (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka will play in next month's U.S. Open in New York, the 2018 champion's management team has told Reuters. Several media reports had said she had not registered for the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Unforgivable’: Japan decries wartime sex slave statue likened to PM Shinzo Abe
Pair of bronze statues shows a male figure kneeling and bowing before a ‘comfort woman’ in South Korea ... ( read original story ...)
16 New Hotels To Visit In 2020
Whether you bookmark these destinations for a future trip or book a stay now, this list will provide travel inspiration. ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific stocks mixed as U.S. Fed keeps rates on hold; Japan’s June retail sales declines 1.2% on-year
Stocks in Asia Pacific traded mixed Thursday morning after the U.S. Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas to spend $657 mln in U.S. shale, solar assets
Tokyo Gas Co Ltd will spend 69 billion yen ($657 million) to take control of a U.S. shale gas operator, Castleton Resources, and to buy a U.S. solar power development project in a bid to expand its ... ( read original story ...)