For now, it’s a big toy for the ultra-wealthy, but it’s aiming higher, like lunar exploration. And also robot fights. ( read original story ...)
Call for sponsors for Osaka 2025 opens
The Commissioner General for Italy's participation in Expo 2025 Osaka Mario Andrea Vattani is happy to announce the opening of the Call to become sponsors of the Italian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. ( read original story ...)
A Japan court says North Korea is responsible for the abuses of people lured there by false promises
A Japanese high court on Monday said the North Korean government was responsible for the human rights abuses of plaintiffs who said they were lured to the North by Pyongyang’s false promise of living ... ( read original story ...)
Buchan and Nataly Ernst to Design Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka
The designs for the Australian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, have been unveiled by Australia’s Minister for Trade and Tourism. Designed by global firm Buchan in collaboration with architect ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s monthly report warns Middle East situation could impact economy
Japan's government warned on Monday that the conflict in the Middle East could impact the economy through energy costs, while keeping its view that the economy was recovering moderately. The concerns ... ( read original story ...)
A Tokyo neighbourhood wants to cancel Halloween. That’s a mistake
As the number of attendees peaked pre-pandemic, Shibuya began to lose patience with Halloween party goers. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
They gave up big city life to buy an abandoned $10,000 house in Japan and renovate it. They say they’ll never take on a project like that again.
"There are no shops at all, no convenience store, nothing — except about 30 potters that still work on their craft in that village," Gilles Beaufils told Insider. ( read original story ...)
AI-Driven Drug Discovery: A Game Changer in Gastric Acid Treatment
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize drug discovery for gastric acid-related conditions. ( read original story ...)
Citadel’s Griffin Flies Asia-Based Staff to Disney in Tokyo
Billionaire Ken Griffin paid for some 1,200 Asia-based staff and family members to travel to Tokyo’s Disney resort for a three-day celebration for his companies’ anniversary. The founder of Citadel ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares fall ahead of central bank meetings
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks dropped Monday as investors sat on their hands ahead of central bank meetings in Japan and the United States, and as the Middle East crisis weighed on the market. The benchmark ... ( read original story ...)
Pentagon announces new nuclear bomb 24 times more powerful than one dropped on Japan
The Pentagon announced that it will pursue congressional authorization for a nuclear bomb that will be 24 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei leads losses in Asian markets ahead of the Fed, BoJ rate decision
The likelihood that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) might tweak its yield curve control (YCC) policy weighs on Japanese equities. The Chinese NBS Manufacturing PMI is expected to grow to 50.4 from the previous reading of 50.2.
No zombies allowed: Burger King in Tokyo’s Shibuya to close on Halloween
Burger King is not a venue for Halloween events. This was the blunt message given by the fast food chain on Oct. 27 as a notice advised that ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on caution over earnings, Middle East uncertainty
Tokyo stocks fell Monday, weighed down by caution over the performance of Japanese firms amid the midterm earnings reporting season a ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: US military begins Japan seafood purchases to counter China ban
The United States has for the first time begun buying Japanese seafood to supply its military there, a response to China's ban on such products imposed after Tokyo released treated water from its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan printing giant Epson eyes growth in Middle East, Africa -CEO
Printing giant Seiko Epson is betting on growth in the Middle East and Africa as demand ebbs in its home market of Japan and other developed nations, its chief executive said. ( read original story ...)