Tokyo-based venture firm ispace has revealed a new lunar lander that is under development for its expected launch in 2028. ( read original story ...)
Collapse of older Tokyo house sparks safety inspections
A nearly 60-year-old house in Tokyo's Suginami Ward collapsed after its retaining wall gave way, confirming years of concern from local residents about its safety. ( read original story ...)
Japan days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry after cyber attack
Japan is just a few days away from running out of Asahi Super Dry as the producer of the nation’s most popular beer wrestles with a devastating cyber attack that has shut down its domestic breweries. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Man Allegedly Placed 1,095 Fraudulent Food Delivery Orders
Japanese police have arrested a 38-year-old man in Aichi Prefecture for allegedly receiving refunds from a food delivery service firm by falsely claiming that ordered food had not arrived. Takuya ... ( read original story ...)
Ordinance limiting smartphone use to 2 hours per day takes effect in central Japan city
NAGOYA -- An Aichi Prefecture city ordinance setting smartphone use guidelines including "no more than two hours per day" went into effect on Oct. 1. The city of Toyoake issued messages to elementary ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s Grand Ring timber to be reused for housing in Ishikawa
Suzu, an Ishikawa city heavily damaged in the disasters, will receive the dismantled timber from the world's largest wooden architectural structure free of charge. ( read original story ...)
Autumn leaves expected to arrive late in Osaka and Kyoto this year
According to the official 2025 forecast, autumn colours in the Kansai region will only begin to show in late November ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-foreigner sentiments are on the rise as Japan faces a population crisis
A Japanese nationalist party led by fiery anti-globalist Sohei Kamiya was among the biggest winners in this summer’s parliamentary election ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Bitcoin treasury Metaplanet surges on $620 mln buy
Investing.com-- Metaplanet Inc (TYO: 3350 ) shares rallied on Thursday after the Japanese hotelier-turned-Bitcoin treasury announced a $620 million purchase of the coin, making it the fourth-largest ...
Trump Jr. dismisses crypto conflict of interest concerns: My dad’s not checking blockchain ledgers
Donald Trump Jr. and Zach Witkoff dismissed concerns regarding the project's political ties as "complete nonsense," at a major crypto event in Singapore.
Japan LDP leadership race highlights policies on foreigners as major issue
TOKYO -- All five candidates running in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership election are to varying degrees calling for stricter policies toward non-citizens as the country, beset ...
Anti-foreigner sentiments and politicians are on the rise as Japan faces a population crisis
A Japanese nationalist party led by fiery anti-globalist Sohei Kamiya was among the biggest winners in this summer’s parliamentary election. ( read original story ...)
Bus services cut in Tokyo due to driver shortage
Bus services in Tokyo have been scaled back because there are not enough drivers to operate them. The cuts came into effect this month and are believed to be the first since at least 2002 due to a ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan Might Sell Soccer Team as Part of Restructuring Plans
Nissan may sell its majority stake in Yokohama F. Marinos as part of sweeping cost‑cutting and restructuring measures amid mounting losses. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Loans Giant MBK Announces $2M Bitcoin Purchase, Crypto Exchange Deal
The Japanese loans provider MBK says it has bought over $2 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and struck a partnership deal with a domestic crypto exchange.
Nikkei Rises 1.0%, Led by Pharma, Chip Stocks
Japanese stocks rise after major U.S. stock indexes hit record highs overnight, taking the U.S. government shutdown in stride. Pharmaceutical and chip-related stocks are leading gains. Chugai ...