Decade of upheaval and scandal brought down one of Japan’s biggest brands, triggering buyout and an uncertain future ... ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo toilet culture that inspired Wim Wenders’ ‘Perfect Days’
Japan's Oscar entry is by German filmmaker Wim Wenders. His new film, "Perfect Days," is inspired by the country's unique public toilet culture. ( read original story ...)
US flies a bomber for joint drills with South Korea, Japan after North’s long-range missile launch
The United States has flown a long-range bomber for joint drills with South Korea and Japan in a show of force against North Korea. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party hit by scandal over undocumented political funds
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is facing its biggest scandal in decades, involving millions of dollars in undocumented political funds. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new industry minister pledges chip sector support
Japan's new industry minister on Wednesday pledged to continue supporting efforts to revitalise the country's chip manufacturing base, which have included subsidies for Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits 1-month high as BOJ gives no hint on policy shift
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index hit a one-month high on Wednesday as caution on the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) policy stance faded after the central bank offered no hints on when it would exit its negative ...
AI helps design better polycrystalline electronics: Study
Polycrystalline is ubiquitous in our daily lives, from the screens of our smartphones and computers to the metals and ceramics in our cars. ( read original story ...)
Osaka expo infrastructure development to cost $67.5 billion: gov’t
The Japanese government on Dec. 19 unveiled the overall cost of hosting the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, putting infrastructure developmen･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s govt to raise long-term rate estimate in FY2024/25 budget
Japan's government will raise its long-term interest rate estimate used to compile the state budget to 1.9% for the next fiscal year from this year's 1.1%. ( read original story ...)
Healthy Kai Sotto eyes B.League action for new team Yokohama in 2 weeks’ time
Young Filipino big man Kai Sotto is expected to finally see action in two weeks' time after recovering from a back injury that has kept him out of action for the 2023-24 Japan B.League season. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shibuya axes New Year’s Eve countdown for fourth year in a row
SINGAPORE: Tokyo’s Shibuya district has cancelled its New Year’s Eve countdown for the fourth year in a row due to concerns over “safety and security at the event”, which typically draws about 100,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Startup Preferred Networks Designs Own AI Chips to Beat Bottleneck
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese startup Preferred Networks is ramping up investment in customised artificial intelligence chips, seeking to ensure access to critical hardware as advances in generative AI spark a global investment boom. ( read original story ...)
‘Shogun Santa’ back in LA’s Little Tokyo as decades-long tradition lives on
Shogun Santa,” billed as the only known Asian Santa in Los Angeles, was spotted in the city’s Little Tokyo district over the weekend, spreading joy to children as Christmas approaches. Like with traditional Santa, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher after Wall St. gains, BOJ policy decision
Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday on buying after overnight gains on Wall Street and the Bank of Japan's decision the previous day to keep intact its ultraloose monetary policy. In the first 15 minutes of trading, ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Interest Rate Decision Boosts Nikkei 225 Index by Over 1%
Japan's Nikkei 225 index closed more than 1% higher after the Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged at its final policy meeting of the year. The BOJ kept its ...
Naomi Osaka Shares Message of Gratitude Alongside the Sweetest Clip From Childhood
Alongside the heartfelt message, the athlete shared the sweetest clip of her younger self eating lunch in the school cafeteria and flashing a cute smile for the camera. Her message was clear: she’s ... ( read original story ...)