Private equity firm Carlyle and Japanese brokerage Nomura Capital Partners unloaded their stakes in Orion Breweries as the beer producer listed its shares in Tokyo. Orion sold up to 31.7 million ...
Japan’s Prince Hisahito Inspects Osaka Expo’s Grand Ring
Japan's Prince Hisahito on Thursday inspected the Grand Ring, a huge wooden structure that is a symbol of the ongoing World Exposition in the western city of Osaka. The 19-year-old son of Crown Prince ... ( read original story ...)
SB19 enters Japan chart, sings ‘Kapangyarihan’ in Tokyo stop
SB19 debuted on a Billboard Japan chart just as the group performed in Tokyo for its "Simula at Wakas" world tour. ( read original story ...)
APAC Leads Global Crypto Uptick, Japan Records Strongest Growth
APAC is now crypto’s fastest-growing region, with monthly volumes up 201%, rising from $81B in mid-2022 to $244B by end-2024.
Court rules sex change appearance requirement unconstitutional
A court said that the world has made advances in medicine since the law was established, so genital surgery may not be necessary in some cases. ( read original story ...)
News in Easy English: Expo 2025 Osaka workers in high demand as event nears end
As Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai gets ready to close on Oct. 13, many companies want to hire people who worked at the event. These workers are popu･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate service inflation perks up in August
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation perked up in August, data showed on Thursday, backing up the central bank's view that rising labour costs will help keep inflation sustainably ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tokio Marine and OpenAI to partner on developing AI agents, Nikkei reports
(Reuters) -Japanese insurer Tokio Marine Holdings is partnering with OpenAI to develop AI agents that use in-depth data analysis to improve product planning and field customer inquiries, the Nikkei ...
Frances Tiafoe smashes his racket in first-round loss in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP)—Frances Tiafoe smashed his racket as he lost to qualifier Marton Fucsovics in the first round of the Japan Open on Wednesday, while Denis Shapovalov also suffered an upset loss. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Trump poised to add Japan stop to upcoming Asia trip
U.S. and Japanese officials are making arrangements for a trip by President Donald Trump to Japan next month, according to two government officials and another person briefed on the matter. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Broadcasting Network Selects Clear-Com for Studio Upgrades
ALAMEDA, Calif. —Clear-Com has announced that Nagoya Broadcasting Network (NBN, also known as Me-Tele) has adopted the FreeSpeak II Digital Wireless Intercom System for its Studio A facility, further ... ( read original story ...)
An ETF For Crypto Treasury Firms Could Launch Soon—Here’s What To Know
GSR's new exchange-traded fund aims to allow investment in digital asset treasury firms, which are seeing a boom following crypto’s record high—but it’s subject to regulatory approval.
Capcom Reveals Multiple Games & Updates For Tokyo Game Show 2025
Capcom held a special livestream ahead of Tokyo Game Show 2025, giving updates for several of their titles both released and incoming ... ( read original story ...)
Xbox Boss Phil Spencer Shares Message Ahead Of Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast
"Konnichiwa, I'm Phil Spencer from Xbox. I'd like to invite players in Japan, throughout Asia and all over the world to join us for the Tokyo Game Show 2025 broadcast - airing Thursday, 25th September ... ( read original story ...)
‘Tokyo’ Air Jordan 5, Bad Bunny x Adidas SL-72, and Other Sneakers Releasing This Week
In addition, there are also several notable collabs up for grabs this week, including a new Bad Bunny x Adidas SL-72, the Bape x Adidas Football collection, the "Manuka" Crocs Juniper, and the Beams x ... ( read original story ...)
Every Annapurna Interactive Game Announced at Tokyo Game Show 2025
Publisher Annapurna Interactive revealed three exciting new games at Tokyo Game Show, all of which are planned to debut in 2026. ( read original story ...)