The capital is joining a growing number of local governments introducing similar measures to improve working conditions amid a labor shortage. ( read original story ...)
Space superiority is the goal as US Space Forces Japan activates at Tokyo air base
The first commander of U.S. Space Forces Japan, Col. Ryan Laughton, unfurls the unit's flag during an activation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 4, 2024. (Akifumi Ishikawa/Stars and Stripes) ( read original story ...)
Britain wants to take the U.S. on as a global crypto hub — but the industry has its doubts
Steven Bartlett, a U.K. entrepreneur and podcaster, questioned whether the country had the risk appetite to capitalize on crypto's "generational opportunity."
Zimbabwe: Expo 2025 Osaka to Spotlight Zim Potential
Minister Murwira told The Herald Finance and Business in an interview this week that Zimbabwe would continue to use global platforms such as Expo 2025 Osaka to highlight the many economic ...
Football: Sapporo manager Mihailo Petrovic departs after relegation
Relegated Consadole Sapporo announced the departure of manager Mihailo Petrovic on Wednesday after seven years in charge. ( read original story ...)
Suspected arson in Sapporo leaves four injured
The incident occurred at around 3:20 p.m. in a densely packed area of Susukino lined with multitenant buildings. ( read original story ...)
Ubisoft pulls the plug on XDefiant, to close San Francisco and Osaka studios
France's largest video game maker Ubisoft has decided to discontinue development on XDefiant, its free-to-play first-person shooter title, it said on Wednesday.As a result, Ubisoft will close its San ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Bank Makes Extreme Life-or-Death Oath to Customers
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and ...
Hillhouse Investment hires former Bain partner for Japan expansion, sources say
Hillhouse Investment has appointed Tomohiro Kikuta, a former partner at Bain Capital, to spearhead its expansion efforts in Japan amid a significant rise in deal-making activities, two people with ...
Asian Champions League Elite: Yokohama F Marinos lead in eastern zone as Al-Hilal top west
League outfit beat Central Coast as other teams squandered chances to book places in the last 16; the situation is clearer in the west. ( read original story ...)
Osaka prosecutor raped by boss in 2018 ‘not alone’ thanks to encouraging messages
A prosecutor who was sexually assaulted by the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office chief in September 2018 said in an exclusive intervie･･･ ( read original story ...)
“Tragedy has struck” – Naomi Osaka suffers mishap involving Rihanna’s beauty brand; gives amusing glimpse of aftermath
Naomi Osaka recently shared a picture of her shimmer foundation, which had dried, cracked significantly, and scattered. ( read original story ...)
US unveils its mascot ‘Spark’ for World Expo in Osaka
The United States unveiled Tuesday its official mascot for next year's World Expo in the Japanese city of Osaka, with officials ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to propose 4-day work week for government staff in ‘quiet emergency’ parenthood push
PM Shigeru Ishiba has called Japan ’s stubbornly low birth rate a ‘quiet emergency and has pledged policies like flexible working hours. ( read original story ...)
Hedge Funds Pivot to Selling Euro Against Yen on Japan Rate Bets
They are betting the Japanese currency will advance further amid rising market speculation that the Bank of Japan will raise rates by a quarter point this month. Hawkish comments from BOJ Governor ...
Easy Japanese news in translation: Ginkgo leaves turn yellow at Tokyo’s Meiji Jingu Gaien
The leaves of ginkgo trees lining a path in Tokyo's Meiji Jingu Gaien have turned yellow and are at their best. Visitors took photos and videos, enjoy･･･ ... ( read original story ...)