SINGAPORE -- Vertex Holdings, the venture capital arm of Singaporean state investor Temasek Holdings, is expanding its startup investment in Japan through a new dedicated fund, according to its CEO, ...
Tokyo’s hidden green places are a must-visit for nature lovers
Nakameguro Canal, a serene escape from Tokyo's hustle, transforms during off-peak times. While cherry blossoms draw crowds, the canal's charm is year-round. Its banks offer an intimate stroll past ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hands over new classroom building to Dailekh school
The Embassy of Japan in Nepal handed over a new classroom building to Shree Malika Secondary School in Thantikandh Rural Municipality, Dailekh District on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
2 in Japan nabbed over alleged forced child labor after boy, 11, made to operate excavator
Two individuals in Japan, including the representative of a self-support facility, have been arrested for allegedly forcing four young boys ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tony Leung Set as Tokyo Film Festival Jury President
Hong Kong star actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai is poised to return to Japan and will be president of the jury at the Tokyo International Film Festival. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to recycle phosphorus from sewage sludge for farm fertilizer
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched an innovative initiative to recover phosphorus from sewage sludge for use as a raw material for agricultural fertilizer. ( read original story ...)
Futon stuck in overhead wire halts trains at JR Asagaya Station in Tokyo
A train driver spotted a futon caught in an overhead wire at JR Asagaya Station in Suginami Ward in Tokyo on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks need these conditions to make new highs in H2 2024- Citi
Investing.com-- A Japanese stock rally is set to potentially pick up in the second half of 2024, Citi analysts said in a note, although certain conditions still needed to be met for new record highs ...
Bank of Japan in no rush to sell risky asset holdings
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank had no immediate plan to sell its huge holdings of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which is drawing increased attention as a potential source of ...
Tokyo police arrest Tsubasa group leaders over election campaign obstruction
Tokyo police have arrested two senior members of a political group named "Tsubasa no To," or Tsubasa party, on suspicion that they obstructed campaigning by other candidates during a Lower House ... ( read original story ...)
The 15 Best Hotels In Tokyo For 2024
From 5-star jewel boxes, to properties that enmesh modernity with Japanese tradition, here are all the best Tokyo hotels right now. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama donates grain bin rescue equipment
A donation by Yokohama TWS of Charles City is aimed at helping the Charles City Fire Department respond to grain bin entrapments. The “Great Wall of Rescue” kit includes metal panels, ropes, drills, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and the US move ahead in co-developing hypersonic weapons interceptor as regional threats grow
Japan and the United States have signed an arrangement to jointly develop a new type of missile defense system as the allies seek to defend against the growing threat of hypersonic weapons. ( read original story ...)
Sony, Sharp keep up Japan smartphone business despite iPhone’s grip
TOKYO/OSAKA -- Even in an iPhone-dominated Japanese market with lackluster growth prospects, domestic electronics makers like Sony Group and Sharp have found reasons to keep pouring resources into new ... ( read original story ...)
Police arrest Iranian man over 2015 murder of compatriot in Nagoya
Police on Wednesday arrested an Iranian man on suspicion of murdering one of his compatriots in 2015 in Nagoya. Seyedmohsen Rezaeikelidbari, 33, allegedly conspired with others to stab a 27-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Football: Returning Kasper Junker hat-trick steers Nagoya past FC Tokyo
Kasper Junker opened his season's account with a hat-trick as Nagoya Grampus brushed aside FC Tokyo 3-1 in the J-League first ... ( read original story ...)