Researchers at Nagoya University have made a major breakthrough in the world of structural adhesives, which could lead to lighter and more environmentally friendly vehicles. The new adhesive, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka has ‘no regrets’ with new coach after first-round win at China Open
Naomi Osaka began her China Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Lucia Bronzetti in the first round on Wednesday, marking Osaka's first match under the guidance of new coach Patrick Mouratoglou. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Cools as Government Resumes Energy Subsidies
Consumer inflation in Tokyo eased this month after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reinstated energy subsidies to help households cope with one of the hottest summers on record. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron prepares India expansion as PM Modi lures chipmakers
India is amping up efforts to attract international electronics companies and chipmakers to set up facilities within its borders, under a plan by the Narendra Modi administration to close the tech gap ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leadership race clouds BOJ’s rate hike path
Political uncertainty and the surprise prominence of a reflationist-minded candidate in Japan's ruling party leadership race may add pressure on the central bank to go slow on raising interest rates ...
Nikkei 225 Set to Recover From Rout That Followed July Hike
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average headed for a full recovery from a rout set off by the Bank of Japan’s decision to raise interest rates at the end of July.
Japanese Yen Forecast: Will USD/JPY Break 145? Tokyo Inflation and US Data Hold the Key
Tokyo inflation and US income data drive USD/JPY outlook. Lower Tokyo inflation may dampen BoJ rate hike bets, while US inflation could shift Fed rate cut expectations.
Core consumer prices in Japan’s capital rise 2.0% yr/yr
Core consumer prices in Japan's capital rose 2.0% in September from the previous year, data showed, matching the central bank's target in a sign the economy is making progress in meeting the criteria for further interest rate hikes. ( read original story ...)
2024 Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships: Nishioka [59th] vs. Rune [14th] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
In the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships Round of 16 on Friday, No. 59-ranked Yoshihito Nishioka faces No. 14 Holger Vitus Nodskov Rune.Rune is favored over Nishioka in this match, with -165 ( read original story ...)
Astros’ 2017 World Series hero Marwin González retires from baseball after two years in Japan
Marwin González, who hit one of the biggest home runs in Houston Astros franchise history, announced his retirement from baseball Thursday after spending the past two years playing for the Orix Buffaloes in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Who will replace Kishida to become Japan’s new prime minister?
TOKYO (AP) — The governing party of outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida holds a key vote Friday that will establish a new national leader. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s hotly-contested leadership election
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party will choose its new leader on Friday, after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s surprise announcement that he’s stepping down. But what do we know about those vying ... ( read original story ...)
Italian writer detained as child in Japan WWII camp, as known by her translator (Pt. 4)
Dacia Maraini, right, and Noriko Mochizuki view items at the Hokkaido University Archives in Sapporo's Kita Ward on June 17, 2024. (Mainichi/Hiroyuki Katano) A turning point for Maraini came when she ... ( read original story ...)
I ate at the restaurant where chefs laugh in the face of fire
I prefer to be left to my own devices and chat with my company at the table. In my past experiences, the quality tends to sway heavily between the entertainment and menu leaving the overall experience ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo government’s AI-powered dating app, Tokyo Enmusubi, officially launched
In a 2021 online survey conducted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, 67 percent of the surveyed 3,267 residents of Tokyo hope to get married someday. However, among those, 69.3 percent haven’t even ... ( read original story ...)
The Future of Crypto in America: Key Takeaways from This Week’s Hearing
A recent House Financial Services Committee hearing featured SEC Chair Gary Gensler and all five commissioners discussing the agency's approach to crypto regulation. Pro-crypto Commissioner Hester Peirce criticized the SEC for not recognizing that many tokens are not securities,