Yuta Kato is increasingly annoyed by foreigners ignorant of Japan's social etiquette, whether that involves blocking the streets near his work in Tokyo's upscale Ginza district or distracting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Can Now Detect Earthquakes 20 Seconds Before They Hit Land. Thanks to an Undersea ‘Nervous System’
Japan completed the world’s first real-time ocean floor earthquake detection system in June 2025, giving 20 seconds more earthquake warning and 20 minutes more tsunami warning. The network spans ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares retreat after Alphabet and AI stocks nudge Wall Street to more records
Asian shares are lower after Wall Street inched to more records as gains for Alphabet and artificial-intelligence stocks offset a steep tumble for EV-maker Tesla. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s tournament struggles continue with DC Open early exit
Naomi Osaka ’s path back to Grand Slam glory has hit yet another roadblock. The two-time US Open champion fell short in the second round of the DC Open to Britain’s Emma Raducanu in straight sets, with her 4-6, 2-6 finish marking the latest in a string of disappointing WTA tournament losses. ( read original ...
Tokyo Kaikan 1Q Parent Net Y293.00M Vs Net Y309.00M
Japan 1st Quarter Ended June 30 PARENT 2025 2024 Revenue Y4.07 bln Y3.86 bln Operating Profit Y403.00 mln Y405.00 mln Pretax Profit Y441.00 mln Y414.00 mln Net Profit Y293.00 mln Y309.00 mln Per share ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin treasury fever grows in Japan as AI company targets 3,000 BTC
Quantum Solutions, a Japanese artificial intelligence firm, has entered the crypto space by launching a Bitcoin treasury through its Hong Kong subsidiary, GPT Pals Studio, with plans to build a 3,000 ...
Japan’s Central Bank Raised Interest Rates for First Time in 17 Years …
On Tuesday, Japan's central bank raised interest rates. It marks Japan's first rate hike since February 2007. The markets barely reacted to the decision, which had been widely anticipated.
JGB Futures Consolidate; Cooling Tokyo Inflation May Support
JGB futures consolidated in the morning Tokyo session, but may be supported by cooling inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Japan holds first meeting on Nankai quake information guidelines review
Japan issued its first Nankai Trough emergency information in August last year following a major quake off Miyazaki Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Signals Easing Cost Pressure Ahead of BOJ Meeting
Consumer inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area eased slightly in July, but stubbornly high food prices continue to strain household budgets. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Grants Clean Planet $6.7 … – Business Wire
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clean Planet Inc. announced that it has been selected for the Innovation Promotion Project for Achieving Zero Emission Tokyo (Zero Emission Category) implemented by the ... ( read original story ...)
New US-Japan trade deal impacts Hawaii’s second-largest import source
A 15% tariff on Japanese imports could impact Hawaii businesses and consumers, affecting everything from electronics to industrial machinery. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquakes: At least 62 dead in Ishikawa prefecture
Aftershocks rattled Japan on Tuesday after at least 62 people were killed in a powerful earthquake on the western coast that flattened buildings and triggered tsunami warnings. On Monday afternoon ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo opens in Japan offering a vision of the future. Here’s …
OSAKA, Japan (AP) — The Expo 2025 opened in Osaka on Sunday with more than 10,000 people singing Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony to celebrate the start of the six-month event that Japan hopes will ...
Tokyo Inflation Slows While Staying Well Above BOJ’s Target
The cost of living in Tokyo cooled for a second month on the back of some temporary factors even as food inflation stayed hot, keeping pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after voter frustration ... ( read original story ...)
Core inflation in Japan’s capital stays above BOJ target in July
Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital stayed well above the central bank's 2% target in July, data showed on Friday, adding to renewed market expectations for another interest rate hike this year ... ( read original story ...)