Private equity firm Bain Capital-backed chipmaker Kioxia has called off IPO plans for October in Japan, Reuters reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Last month, reportedly, Bain was ...
Japan Building ‘Zeta-Class’ Supercomputer, 1,000 Times Faster Than Today’s Fastest Machines
This groundbreaking technology, expected to be operational by 2030, will be a significant step forward in AI development and scientific research.
Undiscovered Gems in Japan for September 2024
Japan’s stock markets have seen a notable rise, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 3.1% and the broader TOPIX Index up 2.8%, driven by a weakened yen following the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent rate cut.
51-year-old woman arrested for punching 2 sisters at Sapporo shopping mall
Police in Sapporo said Monday they have arrested a 51-year-old woman on suspicion of assault after she punched two sisters aged 23 and 12, while they were shopping with their mother. The incident ... ( read original story ...)
FULL SPEED BMX RIDING IN TOKYO, JAPAN
30 years ago, a beloved Stephen King adaptation flopped at the box office 'It's not taxed at all': Warren Buffett shared the 'best investment' you can make when battling inflation — here are a few ways to put it into action ( read original story ...)
Tokyo demands that Beijing protect its expats after child’s murder
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa called on her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to guarantee the safety of Japanese residents in China and combat hate speech on social media, following last week’s murder of a Japanese child in Shenzhen. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top business lobby group pushes for separate surnames option
In response to Keidanren's push, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party held internal discussions on the issue for the first time in about three years. ( read original story ...)
Who’s vying to be Japan’s next prime minister?
By Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday unveiled the nine candidates who will run in a Sept. 27 leadership election to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. ( read original story ...)
Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s treatment Kisunla wins approval in Japan
Japan, with its rapidly aging population, is expected to have more than 5 million patients with dementia by 2030. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, accounting for more than 67% of cases ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fiscal health put on backburner in race to choose next PM
Japan's fiscal health, the worst among advanced nations, is unlikely to improve under its next prime minister, with discussion of the ...
5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Off Japan Coast Triggers Tsunami Advisory
The earthquake occurred off the coast of Torishima Island, which is uninhabited, at 8:14 a.m. on Tuesday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. ( read original story ...)
Cricket may be excluded from 2026 Asian Games: Here’s why
OCA deputy director general supports cricket's inclusion. Vinod Kumar Tiwari, the deputy director general of the OCA, has expressed support for cricket's inclusion in the 2026 Asi ... ( read original story ...)
NISMO at 40: Nissan displays iconic vehicles at Yokohama HQ
Nissan is celebrating the 40th anniversary of NISMO this year – the brand’s in-house tuning, motorsports, and performance division. And as part of its milestone, the brand has something in store to ... ( read original story ...)
Harassment by boss top reason for job leavers to turn to Tokyo quitting agency: survey
Harassment by superiors was the top reason for job leavers in Japan to turn to a job-quitting agency to resign on their behalf, a survey by t･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ chief signals no rush in raising rates further
The Bank of Japan can afford to spend time scrutinising market and overseas economic developments in setting monetary policy, governor Kazuo Ueda said on Tuesday, suggesting that the central bank was ...
Japan Floods: Victim Of Two Quakes Attempts Another Fresh Start With Wife’s Memory
Two huge earthquakes 17 years apart robbed Shoichi Miyakoshi first of his wife, and then his home. Now, his temporary dwelling flooded after heavy rains deluged Japan's Noto Peninsula, he must start afresh again. ( read original story ...)