Waymo will begin testing its autonomous vehicle technology in Tokyo in early 2025, the first time the Alphabet company's robotaxis have driven on public ... ( read original story ...)
Waymo Robotaxis Are Heading To Tokyo For Their First Overseas Road Tests
The Alphabet Inc. unit is partnering with Japan’s biggest taxi service to test a fleet of electric Jaguar SUVs that will learn how to drive in Japan early next year. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open up as tech issues rise, Fed meeting weighs
Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday as tech issues tracked overnight advances by their U.S. counterparts, although gains were limited ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting starting ... ( read original story ...)
Trump unveils picks for his future ambassadors to Japan, Austria and other countries: ‘PUT AMERICA FIRST’
In a series of Truth Social posts on Monday, President-elect Trump announced his ambassadorial picks to Japan, the Dominican Republic, Austria, Luxembourg and Uruguay. ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: Japan’s SoftBank woos Trump with planned $100bn investment in US
Also in today’s newsletter, North Korean troops sustain casualties fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, and UK court reveals identity of alleged Chinese spy ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Hip-Hop Stars Creepy Nuts On Their Surprise Mega-Hit — And Their Vision For Their Future
As Billboard Japan unveiled its 2024 year-end charts, the hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts — rapper R-Shitei (also known as R-rated) and DJ Matsunaga — land the No. 1 song of the year ( read original story ...)
Hitachi’s digital makeover sets standard for corporate Japan
New chief executive is taking over vastly streamlined conglomerate with most of its revenues and employees overseas ...
Japanese Nu-Metal Band HANABIE. Reflect on Lollapalooza & How International Festivals Led to Their ‘Bucchigiri Tokyo’ EP
HANABIE. is an all-woman nu-metal band of vocalist Yukina, guitarist and vocalist Matsuri, bassist and backup vocalist Hettsu, and drummer Chika. ( read original story ...)
Everything you should know before visiting northern Japan
Tohoku is rebuilding its tourist economy after the 2011 Japanese earthquake and tsunami. Here’s all the info you need to plan your visit—when to go, what to do, where to eat, and how to get around. ( read original story ...)
A Visitor’s Guide to Nagoya, Japan
Spread the loveIntroduction Nagoya, a vibrant city in central Japan, is known for its rich history, modern attractions, and industrial heritage. As a major economic hub, Nagoya offers a unique blend ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to make 4 day work week legal; how can it help keep mental, physical health in check
The four-day workweek is gaining traction worldwide as countries and corporations explore ways to balance productivity with employee well-being ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in US projects over the next four years.
President-elect Donald Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son to announce plans by the Japanese company to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years. Trump announced the ... ( read original story ...)
Trump and Japan tech conglomerate SoftBank announce $100 billion in U.S. investments
President-elect Donald Trump and the head of Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank, Masayoshi Son, will announce a $100 billion investment effort designed to spur artificial intelligence and related ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank Pledges $100 Billion—And 100,000 Jobs— To US For Trump’s Second Term
He’s a great negotiator,” SoftBank’s billionaire CEO Masayoshi Son joked about Trump after the American asked Son to double his commitment to $200 billion. ( read original story ...)
The Cold War Of National Bitcoin Reserve: Global Race For Digital Gold
Discover how nations adopting Bitcoin reserves as the new digital gold could reshape global finance, trade, and geopolitics in the new economic era.
2024 was big for bitcoin. States could see a crypto policy blitz in 2025
The new year will usher in the bitcoin-friendly administration of President-elect Donald Trump and an expanding lobbying effort in statehouses ...