Australia’s Hazer Group is to develop a clean hydrogen and graphite project in Nagoya, Japan, using methane pyrolysis. Integrating with Chubu Electric’s LNG supply chain and infrastructure and ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama works with Asian Development Bank toward making sustainable cities around the world
Distinguished presenters at the session in ADB Annual Meeting in Milano Site visit to the Minato Mirai 21 district as part of the ADB Transportation Sector Leadership Program Yokohama promotes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is a model of cleanliness. So where are all the trash cans?
Twenty-two percent of tourists cited the difficulty of finding a place to throw away garbage as the single biggest issue they’d dealt with during their trip to Japan ... ( read original story ...)
EU clears venture for fighter jet co-operation between UK, Italy and Japan
The European Commission has approved a deal between Britain’s BAE Systems, Italy’s Leonardo and the Japan Aircraft Industrial Enhancement Co to govern the production of a next-generation fighter jet. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin, Bonds, and the Rising Influence of Japan’s Yield Curve
Nakamura suggests JGBs are now at the center of the global financial system, influencing everything from crypto to equities, FX, and gold. In the meantime, he urges investors regardless of asset class ...
Crypto’s credit card dilemma
A fierce lobbying war in Washington is threatening to jeopardize one of President Donald Trump’s top financial policy priorities on Capitol Hill.
New competitive animation festival to launch in Japan
The inaugural Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival (ANIAFF) is scheduled to take place from December 12-17. Aichi Prefecture and the city of Nagoya is known as the home of Ghibli Park, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi Launches $700 Million VC Arm
Through MC Global Innovation, Mitsubishi Corporation will consolidate startup investments from its eight business groups. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Fragile Debt Market Faces Two Auction Hurdles This Week
Japan’s bond market faces more challenges with debt sales on Tuesday and Thursday that may ramp up pressure on the government to adjust its borrowing plans and calm investor nerves. ( read original story ...)
Japan hit by 6.0-magnitude earthquake off Hiroo coast following Kushiro tremor
A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Hiroo, Japan, early Monday morning local time, one day after another 6.1-magnitude quake rocked the country. ( read original story ...)
Kang Ha Neul And Go Min Si Share A Romantic Night Out In Japan In “Tastefully Yours”
ENA’s “Tastefully Yours” has released new stills from tonight’s episode! “Tastefully Yours” is a romance drama about chaebol heir Han Beom Woo (Kang Ha ... ( read original story ...)
What to Eat in Osaka, From Okonomiyaki to Skewers of Fried Everything
Seek out the local versions of okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and more Japanese specialties in one of the country's culinary capitals. ( read original story ...)
4 dead in Osaka Pref. in suspected murder-suicide
A man was found collapsed and later died in Osaka Prefecture on Monday, prompting police to visit his home, where they found the bodi ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Acquires 1,088 Bitcoin to Bring BTC Stash to Over $930M
Japan’s Metaplanet said on Monday it has purchased additional 1,088 bitcoin BTC $105,557.41 to bring its total holdings to over 8,888 BTC, now worth over $930 million.
Metaplanet becomes 8th largest Bitcoin holder with $118M buy
Metaplanet is now the eighth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after reaching 8,888 BTC with its latest investment.
Japan’s capital investment accelerates despite US tariff threats
Japanese companies increased their capital spending in the first quarter of this year, even as new American tariffs bit into some crucial imports.