Kyoto-based Mitsufuji got its start nearly 70 years ago as a weaver of decorative belts for kimonos. One day soon, it could be spinning high-tech fibres to shield fighter jets from electromagnetic ... ( read original story ...)
Citywide street smoking ban to take effect in Osaka ahead of Expo 2025
As this city prepares to host Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, smoking regulations are becoming increasingly strict. A citywide ban on street smoking･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Zim to boost trade with Japan via Osaka 2025
Zimbabwe has the perfect opportunity to boost trade with Japan when it joins more than 150 other countries for the six-month-long Expo 2025 Osaka to be held in Japan from April 13 to October 13, 2025. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo starts luggage delivery service to ease bus congestion
SAPPORO--The city government announced a same-day luggage delivery service for visitors staying overnight at the Jozankei onsen here. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan is expected to hike rates this week, CNBC survey shows
Out of 19 economists, 18 agreed on prospects of a rate hike, with most pointing to a recent change in tone of the BOJ leadership as driving their expectations. ( read original story ...)
KKR pushes Japan shipper Logisteed to M&A-fueled growth
TOKYO -- A fast-moving program of acquisitions and structural reform under private equity firm KKR's ownership has helped Japanese shipper Logisteed approach 1 trillion yen ($6.41 billion) in revenue ...
Apex Legends Global Series Sets Record with Inaugural Asia Championship in Sapporo
The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) is gearing up to host its Year 4 Championship in Sapporo, Japan, anticipated to draw around 30,000 attendees over five days at the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME. ( read original story ...)
Talent exchange, start-up opportunities: How new campus creates two-way launch pad for Singapore-Japan tech ventures
NUS partnership aims to help South-east Asian start-ups navigate Japan’s complex business landscape while supporting Japanese firms’ expansion plans across the region. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama named King of Hammers race title sponsor
Yokohama Tire Corp. has been named title sponsor of the Yokohama Tire Every Man Challenge Race at King of the Hammers. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s SEC launching ‘crypto task force’ to develop clear regulations for industry
The Trump administration took its first steps Tuesday toward an expected lowering of regulatory barriers for cryptocurrency.
Crypto Execs Remain Upbeat Even As Bitcoin Plunges 5.3% After Trump Inauguration Speech Ignores Industry
Donald Trump didn’t mention crypto on his first day back in the White House, but crypto execs are optimistic for the future.
Bank of Japan expected to raise rates on Friday with inflation and wages ‘on path’
The Bank of Japan is likely to raise rates at its January 24 meeting following recent supportive comments from BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda and deputy Ryozo Himino.
Tsubame BHB selected as a “2025 Global Cleantech 100” company
Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Yokohama, Kanagawa Pref.; Representative Director and CEO: Koji Nakamura), which strives for the social implementation and commercialization of distributed ammonia ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Thought Trump Would Bring It Legitimacy. Then He Launched a Meme Coin.
Industry players worry the success of the president’s meme coin will undermine the credibility they have worked hard to cultivate.
Binance CEO sees U.S. crypto legislation passing under Trump this year
Richard Teng, CEO of crypto exchange Binance, discusses the outlook for U.S. crypto regulations this year. Richard Teng, CEO of crypto exchange Binance, discusses the outlook for U.S. crypto ...
IHG’s Garner Hotels expands into Japan with three new properties
The three new hotels comprise Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Station, Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Midosuji, and Garner Hotel Osaka Honmachi Kita Semba. Offering affordable accommodations, these hotels ...