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ITV Studios partners with Tokyo broadcasting system television to create the first ever Ninja Warrior fast channel
ITV Studios and Tokyo Broadcasting System Television (TBS) are partnering to create the world’s first ever Ninja Warrior FAST channel dedicated to programming from around the world. ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Yoon, Japan’s Ishiba agree united response needed against North Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol held his first telephone call with Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday and agreed a united response together with the United States is needed to counter North Korea's threats, ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s tsunami-ravaged coastline is being transformed by hope
On 11 March 2011, communities along the north-eastern seaboard of Japan's biggest island, Honshu, were swept from their moorings when an earthquake measuring 9.1 on the Richter scale precipitated a tsunami of monumental proportion. Seawater barrelled into ... ( read original story ...)
Hacker Pleads Guilty to Stealing $37M in Crypto, Faces up to 20 Years in Prison
Evan Frederick Light, a hacker from Indiana, has admitted to stealing over $37 million in crypto from nearly 600 victims between 2021 and May 2023.
Japanese knotweed warning issued as house hunters told to ‘be aware’
Japanese knotweed, which has roots that can penetrate walls and concrete, is dormant during the colder months. But that doesn't mean it has disappeared for good ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba Isn’t Necessarily Pro-BOJ Hike, New Minister Says
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba doesn’t actively support interest rate hikes from the Bank of Japan, the country’s economic revitalization minister said, underscoring the government’s stance against premature increases in borrowing costs.
Japan’s Shigeru Ishiba appoints Abenomics proponent as finance minister
Japan's new leader Shigeru Ishiba appointed a proponent of former premier Shinzo Abe's "Abenomics" policies as finance minister on Tuesday, in an apparent balancing act to alleviate concerns over the ...
Kurono Tokyo’s “SENSU NOS” Models Showcase Stunning Guilloché Dials
Beating as the heart of the “SENSU NOS” is a Cal.9134PWT movement that has been modified in-house at Kurono Tokyo. According to the brand, Asaoka had to remove the caliber’s original date function in order to minimize the amount of indicators on the dial — as he “desired a classically clean dial to showcase as ...
Naomi Osaka shares shock injury; Will it ruin her previous big plans for Asian swing?
But then out of the blue, Osaka started blasting unforced errors - and after basically not showing up in the next three games and Gauff winning the second set 6-4 - the Asian home favorite retired from the match. The retirement even surprised her American opponent, who instantly approached her to ask what was wrong. ( ...
Miki Tsusaka
Miki Tsusaka has been president of Microsoft’s Japan business since February 2023. She now leads the tech giant’s engagement with customers and business partners after spending over 30 years at Boston Consulting Group.
Japan’s deep-sea vessel digs for answers to 2011 earthquake
In a hundred-day expedition, scientists aboard the Chikyu aim to piece together the earthquake's story and assess the potential for another temblor to be triggered. ( read original story ...)
Year-round street drinking ban takes effect in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward
A year-round ban on street drinking at night has taken effect near Tokyo's Shibuya Station. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By using this site you are consenting to their use and accept our policies. Learn more... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s foreign minister says ‘Asian NATO’ is an idea for the future
The idea of an Asian NATO floated by Japan's new prime minister is one to consider in the mid- to long-term but not imminent, the new foreign minister, Takeshi Iwaya, said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Top Japan Bankers Predict More Share Gains, BOJ Rates at 1%
Top executives of Japan’s biggest banks and brokerages predicted further gains in domestic share prices and more interest-rate hikes, as they welcomed a new prime minister who started his career in ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Futures in Japan face hangover from BOJ’s bond-buying binge
Japan's $9 trillion bond market is bracing for disruption as a shortage of paper caused by the central bank's massive buying is expected to hit the settlement of derivatives used by investors and the ...