TOKYO: Japanese companies plan to repurchase ¥4.2 trillion (US$32.4 billion) of their own shares this fiscal year, nearly double the amount from a year earlier as businesses reroute cash stockpiled ... ( read original story ...)
African countries look at Japan to navigate Ukraine wheat ban
African countries needing to fill the gap created by a lack of Russian and Ukrainian food imports must look outside the typical sphere of economic aid, says UN Assistant Secretary General Ahunna ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy rain forecast for western to eastern Japan
Japanese weather officials are forecasting heavy rain in western and eastern Japan through Monday. A low-pressure system accompanied by a front is expected to approach Kyushu on Sunday evening and ... ( read original story ...)
Elder man attempts to sail from SF to Japan
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Sky’s the limit: Tokyo startup to sell flying bike overseas
The flying bike developed by A.L.I., called the Xturismo, hovers several meters above the ground using propellers. ( read original story ...)
Fairmont Is Launching Its First Hotel In Japan in 2025
While we might not be able to travel to Japan so soon, we're already bookmarking Fairmont Tokyo for our next trip to the city. ( read original story ...)
North Korea launches ballistic missile off east coast, South Korea and Japan say
North Korea fired at least one unidentified ballistic missile into the waters off its east coast on Sunday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Defense Ministry: N.Korea missile apparently fell outside Japan’s EEZ
The Japanese Defense Ministry says North Korea has fired what is possibly a ballistic missile. The ministry made the announcement at 9:14 a.m. on Sunday. Ministry sources say the projectile apparently ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea launches eight ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan, South Korea's military said. The launches come a day after Seoul and Washington completed their first joint drills involving a ... ( read original story ...)
Should we buy a property that used to have Japanese knotweed?
Should we buy a property that used to have Japanese knotweed?We’re buying a flat in south London. The vendor told us they found one knotweed plant in the fron ... ( read original story ...)
New Final Fantasy XIV Cafes Opening in Kyoto and Nagoya
Two new branches of the Final Fantasy XIV Cafe, Eorzea, are opening in June in Japan, bringing the game to fans in more locations than ever! ( read original story ...)
News Hour | Athletes Bag Medals in Tokyo; Ministers Get Portfolio
With more than 1,400 medals won by athletes representing 45 countries, we look back at the journey to Jakarta as delegates and athletes were invited to leave a Amerika, tinanghal na overall winner sa ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to allow foreigners to work as beauticians for 1st time in Japan
The Tokyo metropolitan government will allow foreigners to work as beauticians from October using a national regulation scheme, marking the first time the country's beauty industry has been opened up ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Paralympic medallist Praveen wins gold at ‘able-bodied’ meet Junior U-20 Fed Cup
If the mind is willing to scale the peak, the body is ready to push the envelop. Praveen Kumar always wanted to turn adversity into opportunity ... ( read original story ...)
Behind the scenes at deceased estate: Huge Laingholm property finally sells
The clifftop house, which was built in 1994 for a Japanese billionaire, is believed to have sold for less. Ian Morrow of Market Ready, who was contracted to organise and commission the work, describes ... ( read original story ...)
Forces Opposed To Crypto In D.C. About To Make A Big Move?
A faction of Washington, D.C. regulators is apparently considering a move to tighten the vice on digital assets that could – if implemented – perversely incentivize unregulated crypto activity in the ... ( read original story ...)