Toshiba Materials is investing in a major silicon-nitride balls manufacturing facility, alongside its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s shape-shifting mascot has a name now
While the shapeshifting water-type mascot was unveiled a few months ago, organisers took some time picking a name for the new face of. Just as we hit the 1,000 day countdown to the Osaka World Expo, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans state funeral Sept. 27 for slain former leader Shinzo Abe
The event is expected to a be a major gathering of current and former world leaders, with dignitaries already making plans to attend. ( read original story ...)
Japan to hold state funeral for ex-PM Abe on Sept 27 – sources
Japan plans a state funeral on Sept. 27 for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was shot to death at a campaign rally this month, a government official and leading ruling party source said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans September date for Abe’s state funeral
The government, which is finalizing the details of the event, had already recently announced its intention to hold the funeral in the autumn, following the wishes of Abe’s family and taking into ... ( read original story ...)
Christie’s International Real Estate Eyes Major Expansion In Japan With H2 Group
Christie's International Real Estate, the world's leading luxury real estate brand, is partnering with Hokkaido-based lifestyle real estate services firm H2 Group to launch Christie's International ... ( read original story ...)
Before Abe: A Brief History of Political Assassinations in Japan
The assassination of a political leader in Japan is rare today, but that wasn’t always the case. Japan is considered one of the safest countries in the world, in particular due to its very low crimes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s crypto self-regulation ‘experiment’ not working
Sources close to the matter suggested that the JVCEA is lacking employees who have a genuine knowledge of crypto, and is instead staffed with former bankers, brokers and government employees.
Japan’s Nikkei jumps 2% as Asia markets pop following strong rally on Wall Street
The Nikkei 225 in Japan rose 2.09% and the Topix index gained 1.81%. Japanese automaker Toyota said its production in August would be around 700,000 units, lower than the previously announced figure ...
Japan’s Nikkei extends gains to fifth day, tech leads way
Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a fifth straight session on Wednesday, with technology stocks leading the charge after major Wall Street indexes jumped overnight on robust corporate earnings. U.
Japan to hold state funeral for ex-PM Abe on Sept 27 – NHK
The Japanese government is planning to hold a state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot to death at a campaign rally earlier this month, on Sept. 27, NHK public television said ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on US gains with eyes on BoJ
Tokyo stocks opened higher today as investors took heart from US rallies and other positive factors while awaiting a Bank of Japan policy decision later ... ( read original story ...)
Big in Japan: Taoiseach’s second State visit to Tokyo is just his cup of tea
The banquet room in the Okura Hotel in downtown Tokyo was packed for Micheál Martin’s second official State visit to Japan. ( read original story ...)
A Walk Through Tokyo History: Yotsuya to Shinjuku on the Koshu Kaido Road
A guide to walking through the center of Tokyo on the course of the Koshu Kaido road, one of the five routes that connected the old city of Edo with the provinces. Among the modern buildings and ... ( read original story ...)
Experts: Seoul, Tokyo Maintain Ties Despite Possible Japanese Military Expansion
Modernization of Japan's forces would support Washington's effort to bolster trilateral ties with South Korea and Japan, analysts say ... ( read original story ...)
TiNDLE NOW AVAILABLE AS A BRAND-NEW MENU SPECIAL AT SCHMATZ IN TOKYO
TiNDLE is now offered as a menu special at Schmatz, the popular German beer restaurant group at their Nakameguro and Yokohama locations, followed by the Ark Hills and Shimokitazawa outlets at the end ... ( read original story ...)