Asian stocks rallied and the dollar reached a fresh seven-week peak on the yen on Monday after blowout U.S. labour data dispelled fears of a recession and spurred a sharp paring of rate-cut bets. ( read original story ...)
Video: Dental clinic in Tokyo innovates by dressing employees differently to ease patients’ fears
X @kokoro_akibaDC The Akiba Dental Clinic, located in Tokyo, Japan, has found an unusual and creative way to combat the common fear many people feel when visiting the dentist: all of its female staff dress as maids. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kao goes upmarket with premium hair care
Japan's hair care market has seen products priced at 1,400 yen or more -- what Kao calls "high premium" -- increase in sales. Last year, this segment accounted for 41% of the market for hair care ... ( read original story ...)
Trains with batik motif rolled out in Japan to celebrate SIA’s 35 years of flying to Nagoya
The trains will operate on 12 lines including the Nagoya Main, Toyokawa, Inuyama and Tokoname lines. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
U.S. fusion startup Zap Energy draws investment from Japan’s Mizuho
TOKYO -- Mizuho Financial Group has invested in U.S.-based Zap Energy, becoming the first Japanese bank to take a stake in an overseas company pursuing a commercial breakthrough in nuclear fusion.
What is syphilis and why is it spreading in Japan?
Syphilis is caused by infection by a corkscrew-shaped bacterium called Treponema pallidum. It is mainly transmitted through direct contact of mucous membranes and skin during sexual intercourse.
Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka meet at a tennis coaching crossroads in Beijing
Tennis players are no different, the latest cases being Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka, who dueled on Tuesday in Beijing at the penultimate WTA 1000 tournament of the year. ( read original story ...)
Crypto and Your Retirement Savings: Should You Risk It?
Cryptocurrency is one of the most hotly debated asset classes in the world. On one side, passionate advocates view it as the currency of the future, supplementing or even substituting money as we ...
Japan expands LNG flexibility via cooperation with South Korea, Italy
Japan agreed on Sunday (Oct 6) to study cooperating with South Korea and Italy on procurement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as the world's second-biggest LNG importer after China seeks greater ... ( read original story ...)
Batik motif-themed trains rolled out in Japan to celebrate SIA’s 35 years of flying to Nagoya
The special livery train will operate on 12 lines including the Nagoya Main, Toyokawa, Inuyama and Tokoname lines. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan expands LNG flexibility via cooperation with S.Korea, Italy
Japan is second-biggest LNG buyer globally after China Seeks shorter duration contracts that allow for resales Talks to South Korea, Italy on LNG procurement cooperation HIROSHIMA, Japan, Oct 6 ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong investors turn to Japan’s hotels as funds, tourists soar to record high
Japan’s low interest rates and booming tourism are attracting investors like the Chiu family and Dorsett Hospitality International. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cruise business rides on wave set off by Tokyo Disney
TOKYO -- Luxury cruises are no longer just for the retired superrich. The announcement by the operator of Tokyo Disney Resort that it is entering the cruise business points to interest in a younger ... ( read original story ...)
Italy’s Eni in talks with Japan on supplying LNG, executive says
Italian energy company Eni is in talks with Japan on supplying the country with liquefied natural gas (LNG), Cristian Signoretto, Eni's director for global gas and LNG portfolio, told reporters on the ... ( read original story ...)
Man holds walking event in Nagoya to ‘love life’ after accepting dad’s suicide
A young man, together with his friends, has been holding a monthly night walk event here for participants to love life through casual conver･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
STARDOM Nagoya Golden Fight 2024 Results (10/5): Mayu Iwatani, Toni Storm, And More
Nagoya Golden Fight featured a total of four championship matches and the STARDOM return of Joshi wrestling icon Dump Matsumoto. Plus, Mayu Iwatani defended the IWGP Women’s Championship against Toni ... ( read original story ...)