Tokyo to lose newly built condominium blocking Mount Fuji view - Property developer voluntarily decides to knock down building just weeks before tenants were scheduled to move in ... ( read original story ...)
Why an 89p metro ride is a recipe for ideological conflict
An IPO of the national treasure has been an ambition for a decade but risks facing a shift in shareholder priorities ...
Japan’s Nikkei reverses early gains ahead of BOJ’s policy decision
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average surrendered early gains to trade lower on Thursday ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision due Friday. The Nikkei was down 0.12% to 38,831.36 by the midday ...
Tokyo Steel Announces New enso® Green Steel Brand
London, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --Tokyo Steel Japan is pleased to announce the launch of their new proprietary green steel brand - enso ®. The ensō circle holds deep symbolism and cultural ...
Osaka powers into last-eight of Wimbledon warm-up
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka blasted her way into the quarterfinals of the 's-Hertogenbosch grass-court tournament on Wednesday with a rapid-fire straight sets victory as she tunes up for Wimbledon. ( read original story ...)
Osaka sets up Andreescu showdown
Naomi Osaka will play Bianca Andreescu in the Libema Open quarter-finals after a commanding straight-sets victory over Suzan Lamens. The four-time major winner took just 54 minutes to wrap up a 6-2 ... ( read original story ...)
AI Is Helping Cat Owners In Tokyo Keep Their Feline Friends Healthier: App Can Reportedly Detect Pain With More Than 95% Accuracy
Mayumi Kitakata, a 57-year-old resident of Tokyo, Japan, is among the many pet owners who have turned to artificial intelligence to ensure the well-being of their furry companions. What Happened: Kitakata, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall on firm yen, caution before BOJ meeting outcome
Tokyo stocks were slightly lower Thursday morning, as a firmer yen prompted selling of exporter issues and a cautious mood prevailed ( read original story ...)
Jisoo of BLACKPINK Garnered Attention at Dior’s Tokyo Event
The evening of June 12th was aflutter with excitement as BLACKPINK’s Jisoo attended the Miss Dior pop-up store event in Tokyo, Japan. Jisoo, who is revered for her ambassador role, delighted her fans with strikingly beautiful, ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan to discuss roadmap for reducing bond purchases
Policymakers at the Bank of Japan are kicking off a two-day policy meeting on Thursday. They're expected to discuss the roadmap for reducing the bank's purchases of Japanese government bonds.
Japanese Funds Sell Largest Amount of Foreign Debt in Nine Years
Japanese investors sold the largest amount of foreign debt in nine years last week amid a shift in global central bank policy.Most Read from BloombergHunter Biden Was Convicted. His Dad’s Reaction Was ...
Newly constructed Tokyo apartment block will be demolished because it blocks people’s Mt. Fuji views
The newly constructed residential building in suburban Tokyo will be pulled down the month before the apartments were due to be handed over to buyers ...
Japan’s Honda to start selling micro-sized electric vans in October
Honda Motor will start selling a micro-sized electric van targeted at Japan's delivery industry in October, the Japanese automaker said on Thursday, joining an increasingly crowded part of the market. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s beloved cats get healthcare help from AI
Mayumi Kitakata frets about the health and wellbeing of Chi, her stoic housemate who enjoys treats, indulges a bit too much in the catnip, and about 14 is getting on in years for a feline. ( read original story ...)
Japan passes bill to curtail Apple, Google limits on third-party apps
Japan's parliament on Wednesday passed new legislation aiming to foster competition in the tech industry by preventing giants like Apple and Google from limiting third-party apps in their smartphone ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s escargot entrepreneur achieves the ‘impossible’
Far from Parisian bistros serving up Burgundy snails, one Japanese man has figured out how to farm the slimy species -- a feat that has long eluded the French.Around five percent are homegrown in ... ( read original story ...)