In September, a bullet train service made an emergency stop after two linked trains uncoupled. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Hillhouse Investment looking to invest up to $2 billion annually in Japan
Hillhouse Investment is looking to invest $1 billion to $2 billion annually in Japan and roughly double its headcount in the East Asian country, an executive at the firm told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
How to Start a Business in Japan On a Work Visa
Want to know how to start a business in Japan while working a full-time job? First, you’ll need to secure the right visa (especially if you plan on hiring employees and scaling your business). In most ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka loses to Camila Osorio in first round at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka showed that she is on the road to recovery from the abdominal injury that forced her from the Australian Open in January, but getting sharp and match tough is going to take a little more ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka crashes out of Indian Wells first round
INDIAN WELLS, California - Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after a 6-4 6-4 first-round defeat by Colombia's Camila Osorio on Wednesday. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s Mie Pref. booth staff to greet visitors in ninja-themed uniforms
Staff at Mie Prefecture's booth at the 2025 World Expo set to begin in Osaka on April 13 will greet visitors wearing ninja-themed outfits to dr･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i expected to announce new CEO, restructuring plan
Seven & i Holdings , the Japanese operator of the global 7-Eleven convenience store chain, is expected to announce a leadership change on Thursday and plans to restructure its business as it faces a ... ( read original story ...)
Global aluminium producer seeks Q2 premium of $260/T from Japan buyers, sources say
A global aluminium producer has sought a premium of $260 per metric ton from Japanese buyers for April-June primary metal shipments, up 14% from the current quarter, two sources directly involved in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo braces for Trump trade war fallout — Suntory and Sony scramble to build up US supplies
US president Donald Trump stated Monday that "Japan, China, and other places are killing their currency," calling the practice "unfair" and fueling concern ...
Japan’s 10-year bond yield reaches highest since June 2009
JAPAN’S 10-year government bond yield reaches its highest since June 2009 at 1.5 per cent as German bunds suffered their worst sell-off since the months following the fall of the Berlin Wall. Read ...
Japan’s top currency diplomat calls for balance between economic efficiency, security
JAPAN’S top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura on Thursday called for balance between economic efficiency and economic security amid increasing global protectionism, including higher tariffs. Read more ...
1 dead after explosion at Toyota affiliate’s factory in Aichi
One person was killed and several others were injured after a dust collector exploded Thursday morning at a central Japan factory op ... ( read original story ...)
Honest Tokyo residents turned in record US$30 million in lost cash last year
For the vast majority of Japanese, not handing in lost property would be 'unthinkable', one expert said Tokyo residents turned in a record 4.49 billion yen (US$30 million) in lost cash to authorities ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo sees record 4.49 billion yen in lost cash turned in, driven by tourism surge
Tokyo police saw a record 4.49 billion yen (RM133 million) worth of cash turned in as lost property in 2024, up 1.8 per cent from the previous year, amid a ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka refugee support group exec inspired by asylum seekers’ resilience
For over 20 years, a social activist Catholic church group in Osaka has been helping refugees and children with foreign roots who have fallen･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea inches closer to Bitcoin ETF decision, looks to Japan as example
South Korea is reportedly inching closer to a decision on spot Bitcoin ETFs while eyeing the recent shift in tone toward digital assets in Japan.