It's impossible to say when the series of seismic activities will end,' said the chairperson of the Earthquake Research Committee. ( read original story ...)
‘No time to spare’ to address Japan’s baby bust as Tokyo promises free daycare to all preschoolers
It's the second family-friendly out of Tokyo, following the municipal government's decision to offer a 4-day work week to employees. ( read original story ...)
Australia’s Santos to supply Japan’s Shizuoka with LNG
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Santos (STO.AX), opens new tab, Australia's No.2 independent oil and gas producer by market cap, said on Thursday it signed a deal to supply Japanese gas distributor Shizuoka Gas ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone to buy Tokyo complex from Seibu for 400 billion yen
BLACKSTONE Inc is buying a mixed-use complex in Tokyo from Seibu Holdings in the largest real-estate acquisition by a foreign fund in Japan. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Coincheck Becomes First Japanese Crypto Exchange To Go Public on Nasdaq
Coincheck becomes the first Japanese crypto exchange to go public on Nasdaq. It’s only the second crypto exchange after Coinbase to go public in the ...
Blackstone to acquire Tokyo office building from Seibu in $2.6 billion deal
Blackstone said on Thursday that it will acquire a high-end office building in central Tokyo for $2.6 billion, a deal it says is the biggest real estate investment by a foreign investor in Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone to Buy Tokyo Office Complex for $2.6 Billion
Blackstone has agreed to acquire a mixed-use office complex in Tokyo for $2.6 billion from Seibu Holdings. The U.S. asset manager said Thursday that the acquisition of Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to make day care free to boost birth rate
The city plans to make day care free for all pre-school children starting in September. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Osaka prepares to welcome World Expo
World Expo, first held in 1851, takes place every five years. The 2025 event (Osaka Kansai Expo) will focus on developing and adopting best practices from around the world to drive co-creation in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Coincheck Crypto Exchange Enters Wall Street With Nasdaq Listing
Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck started trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange Wednesday following a strategic merger with a special purpose acquisition company.
Japan plans tax hike to fund $280bn military buildup
By bno - Tokyo Office Japan is gearing up to increase taxes as early as April 2026 to finance its ambitious plan to double its defence budget to 2% of GDP. This move comes as the nation seeks to ...
Osaka prosecutor allegedly raped by boss left ‘speechless’ by plea change to not guilty
A public prosecutor who claims to have been raped by her boss in an incident six years ago broke down in silent despair upon hearing that the･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
A Visitor’s Guide to Osaka, Japan
Spread the loveIntroduction Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city, is known for its modern architecture, vibrant nightlife, and delicious street food. Often referred to as the “Kitchen of Japan,” Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Kura Sushi to Reproduce Representative Dishes of 70 Countries and Regions Participating in the Osaka-Kansai Expo!
Kura Sushi Inc. (Headquarters: Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture), one of the world’s most popular conveyor-belt sushi chains, announced on December 12 that it will offer 70 new menu items at its ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama India launches premium 19 inch tyres for luxury SUVs
Yokohama India released new 19-inch tires for luxury SUVs. The tires are made in India at their Haryana facility. They are designed for the growing luxury SUV market. The company blends global ... ( read original story ...)
Baycurrent Inc. named title sponsor of PGA Tour’s Japan event
The PGA Tour and Baycurrent Inc. announced a multiyear agreement on Wednesday that positions the Tokyo-based consulting firm as the title sponsor of the reimagined Baycurrent Classic in Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)