Japan will continue to work with the United States for peace on the Taiwan Strait regardless of who is in the White House after the November presidential election, Japan's top government spokesperson ... ( read original story ...)
Fewer Tokyo condos for sale as costs crimp supply
The number of new condominium units put up for sale in the greater Tokyo area fell by more than 10 percent in the first six months of 2024. Increased building costs amid a labor shortage caused the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may be sick of mass tourism. But the deer in this ancient UNESCO-listed city love it
The deer population in the Japanese city of Nara has reportedly increased as more tourists come to the ancient capital and feed the animals. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s NOT A HOTEL secures $35M, unveils six new luxury projects
NOT A HOTEL This is the abridged version of our original article in Japanese. NOT A HOTEL, the Japanese innovative hospitality brand startup, unveiled plans for a major expansion on ...
Linical Named Best Global CRO by Global Health & Pharma Magazine
Linical, a global Contract Research Organization (CRO) for full-service drug development, has been awarded the title of Best Global CRO 2024 by Global Health & Pharma (GHP) Magazine. The award comes ...
Tokaido bullet trains resume service after day of disruption
Service resumed on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line on July 23 after a full-day suspension between Nagoya and Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture disrupted the business and travel plans of about 250,000 ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan to hold high-level security talks on nuclear deterrence
Foreign and defence ministers from Japan and the United States will hold security talks on July 28 that for the first time will cover "extended deterrence", a term used to describe the U.S. commitment ... ( read original story ...)
Is this a new era of warrior Japan?
In late 2022 Kishida Fumio, Japan’s prime minister, unveiled new reforms that build on the efforts of his predecessors, Abe Shinzo and Suga Yoshihide, to strengthen Japan’s defences and build more ... ( read original story ...)
Kamala Harris could mean an end to Democrats’ hard line on crypto—but it’s too soon to say for sure
Now, after a historic weekend that saw Biden withdraw his re-election bid, the crypto industry must now size up his Vice President, Kamala Harris, who is all but certain to represent the Democrats on the 2024 ticket.
Figure skating: Yuzuru Hanyu to perform in Japan’s Noto earthquake charity event
Two-time men's Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu will take part in a September charity performance in central Japan's Ishi ( read original story ...)
‘Pachinko’ Stars Yuh-Jung Youn, Jin Ha Confront Family and Business Conflict in Season 2 Trailer
A Korean family’s generational struggles with war, forbidden romance and business survival continue in the second season trailer for Apple TV+'s Pachinko, which dropped on Monday. Parallel storylines ... ( read original story ...)
Central Tokyo condo price down 16% in Jan-June
The average price of a new condominium in Tokyo's 23 central wards in the first half of 2024 dropped 16.3 percent from a year earlier to 108.6 million yen after hitting a record high the previous year ... ( read original story ...)
Calls for wage raises as Japan not achieving textbook productivity-led wage growth
It has long been said that to raise wages, an increase in labor productivity is required, but is that really the case? The Ministry of Health ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train service resumes after partial all-day halt
Bullet trains connecting Tokyo and Osaka resumed full service on Tuesday, after an accident involving railway maintenance vehicles ca ... ( read original story ...)
Exploring Dividend Stocks On The Tokyo Stock Exchange In July 2024
Japan's stock markets have experienced a downturn, largely influenced by rising concerns over U.S. restrictions on semiconductor technology exports affecting key Japanese companies. This backdrop sets ...
Japanese listed firm saw its stock surges after bitcoin purchase
Japan-based investment advisor Metaplanet continues to increase its bitcoin (BTC) holdings despite a volatility in BTC prices ...