Oji Holdings said that it was switching from selling baby nappies to sanitary products for adults. In 2001, the company made 700 million infant nappies each year. Today, that’s dropped to 400 million. ( read original story ...)
Japan Plans $26 Billion New Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Jet Program
After China’s COMAC made its tour of Southeast Asia, beginning with the Singapore Airshow, Airbus and Boeing could face fresh competition from Japan. ( read original story ...)
Rising From The Ashes: Visiting Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture After The Earthquake
Ishikawa Prefecture offers the vibrant geigi culture of Kanazawa, the seafaring city of Kaga, and the mountainous Hakusan region. ( read original story ...)
These Are Going to Be the Most Popular Travel Destinations in 2024
Discover destinations all over the world inspired by TV and movie sets, music tours, lifestyle trends, and more. ( read original story ...)
As ‘Top Chef’ airs, we’re reflecting on Madison’s top talent
Last Wednesday, Season 21 of the reality show “Top Chef” kicked off — and for the first time ever, the show was filmed in Wisconsin. While none of the Madison-centric episodes have aired yet, we know ... ( read original story ...)
Digital, green projects to improve life quality, lure investments
South Korea’s capital Seoul is determined to push for digital and green projects to improve the people’s quality of life, attract investments and foster further collaboration with the international ... ( read original story ...)
Whirlwind Trip: Tucson is a virtual banquet of worldly options
Home to the University of Arizona, Tucson sees more than 53,000 students, about 2,600 faculty members and a staff of nearly 12,400. : They come from all over the country and other places around the ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Hibachi & Sushi Bar opening in Missouri City
Sapporo Hibachi & Sushi Bar is set to open its doors at Fort Bend Town Center, marking its second location. Details The restaurant will feature a sushi bar offering hand rolls, ni ... ( read original story ...)
First look at new cast of Race Across The World as they travel to east Asia
First look at new cast of Race Across The World as they travel to east Asia - The BBC series, which sees five pairs of travellers race across part of the globe, will return to TV screens this April. ( read original story ...)
Enso in Louisville serves southern cuisine with Japanese flavors. Here’s what to order
Enso is run by chef Lawrence Weeks, who was recently named a semifinalist in the Emerging Chef category for the prestigious James Beard Awards. ( read original story ...)
The reopening of the Yokohama Museum of Art adds another innovative and distinctive venue for events in Yokohama
Host a one-of-a-kind gathering at the recently reopened Yokohama Museum of Art, just one of Yokohama’s exceptional venues! ( read original story ...)
Eight new sustainability-themed experiences—exclusive to Yokohama—for convention participants
YOKOHAMA, Japan, March 28, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a survey conducted by Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau (hereinafter YCVB), many convention attendees expressed particular interest in Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM requests meeting with Kim Jong Un to fix ‘various bilateral problems’ with North Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong Un to have the nation recognize the return of Japanese people abducted during the 1970s and 80s. ( read original story ...)
‘Crypto King’ Sam Bankman-Fried facing lengthy jail term
Bankman-Fried was arrested, and later found guilty of fraud and money laundering following a month-long trial. The "Crypto King’s" downfall was complete. Today, he - and the world - will find out what ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Banks Poised to Step Up Cuts to $65 Billion in Stocks
For decades, banks in Japan have clung to a network of cross-shareholdings that date to the nation’s industrial emergence from World War II, helping companies expand globally and ride out periods of ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. A jury convicted him of seven criminal counts, finding him guilty of fraud and money laundering. Bankman-Fried has been incarcerated in ...