Vietnam Prosperity JSC Bank sold a 15% stake to Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. for about $1.5 billion, marking the end of a years-long sale process.
Twin toddlers may have climbed shelf, unlocked window before falling to death in Nagoya
NAGOYA -- Two young twin boys who died after falling from the seventh floor of an apartment building in this central Japan city may have climbed up a shelf placed near the window and unlocked it on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo demands China free Japan national detained in Beijing
Tokyo is demanding that China release a Japanese national detained in Beijing earlier this month for allegedly breaking the law ( read original story ...)
Poisoned to death: Japan indicts man for killing student with thallium
Kazuki Miyamoto, 37, is accused of killing 21-year-old university student Hinako Hamano last October by lacing her drink with thallium. Thallium was also recently found in his female relative, who has been in a coma since July 2020, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s TEPCO to develop 1.9 GW of offshore wind power in Scotland
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) said on Monday that it had won the rights to develop up to 1.9 gigawatts (GW) of floating offshore wind capacity across two projects in Scotland together with Norway-based company Vargronn. ( read original story ...)
Ski jumping: Ryoyu Kobayashi claims 3rd World Cup win of season
Kobayashi was victorious outside of Japan for the first time in the 2022-2023 season, having won twice on home snow in Sapporo in January. "I'm happy to win finally," the 26-year-old said, adding ... ( read original story ...)
3 Ghibli Park guests in central Japan who posted lewd photos apologize to officials
Three men who had posted obscene photos at Ghibli Park on Twitter visited the Aichi Prefectural Government office on March 22 to apologize, ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
On this day in history, March 27, 1912, Washington, D.C., cherry trees planted, gift from people of Tokyo
The cherry trees of Washington, D.C. — which blossom beautifully each spring — were a gift from the people of Tokyo and were planted on this day in history, March 17, 1912. ( read original story ...)
Major Aussie airline resumes flights from Melbourne to Tokyo
Australia national carrier Qantas has resumed direct flights between Melbourne and Tokyo for the first time in more than three year ( read original story ...)
This Hidden Hotel Is Home to Japan’s Most Scenic River Hot Springs
Somehow Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku does this effortlessly; welcoming guests into an enchanting hotel in Japan's Gunma prefecture. Leave your shoes at the front desk and your suitcase unopened. Here, ... ( read original story ...)
This anime series caused a major raccoon problem in Japan
Back in the 1970s, one of the best anime series aimed at kids proved so successful that it led to thousands of raccoons spreading around Japan. ( read original story ...)
‘Merchant of Landscapes’: The Lasting Footprint of a Japanese Gardener in Mexico
To try to fulfill the leader’s request, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs tapped Tatsugoro Matsumoto, a Japanese immigrant who tended the gardens of Chapultepec, then the presidential residence ... ( read original story ...)
Green energy push to drive Japanese investment in Australia
Japanese investors are pouring billions of dollars into Australian green energy partnerships, put concerns about energy security and competition from other countries may crimp demand. ( read original story ...)
Japan targets more Australian property deals: Lendlease
Mr Lombardo said Lendlease was looking at new joint ventures with longstanding partner Mitsubishi Estate and was also talking to other major players in Japan’s property sector. Tony Lombardo in ... ( read original story ...)
Santa Monica Home Boasts Gorgeous Japanese Garden And Ocean Views
Nestled on Amalfi Drive, this stunning modern masterpiece in Santa Monica has been completely remodeled to the most discerning standard. This property is an extraordinary architectural triumph in the ... ( read original story ...)
Profit from the rise of shareholder activism in Japan’s small companies
A professional investor tells us where he’d put his money. Daniel Lee, head ofJapan Research, AVI Japan Opportunity Trust, highlights three promising stocks. ( read original story ...)