Metaplanet, a hotel operator that pivoted to bitcoin accumulation early last year and has since amassed over $2.1 billion worth of the token, appointed Eric Trump as a strategic adviser in March. The ... ( read original story ...)
Best Business Hotels in Shinjuku, Tokyo for 2025
Hotels ranked on industry awards, guest reviews and hotel class ratings Unbiased content created by U.S. News editors Photo tours of select hotels by local experts Navigate forward to interact with ... ( read original story ...)
Over 300 public-private cooperation projects between Japan and Africa unveiled
Officials announced more than 300 economic cooperation projects involving the public and private sectors of Japan and ... ( read original story ...)
Africa and Japan: Co-creating a future through youth, innovation, and partnership
Africa stands at a crossroads. Its challenges—poverty, conflict, governance—are real. But its opportunities—youth, innovation, resilience—are equally powerful. For Japan, engaging with Africa is not ... ( read original story ...)
Nigerians stand in empty booth for missing officials at Japan-Africa summit
Nigerians attending the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama have voiced deep ... ( read original story ...)
Japan survey: 520,000 people to evacuate in advance if mega-quake alert issued
A Japanese government survey has shown that local authorities will request at least 520,000 people to evacuate for a week to brace for a potential tsunami if Nankai Trough Earthquake temporary ... ( read original story ...)
Riyadh Gathers Delegation for Saudi–Japanese Investment Forum in Osaka
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is preparing to take part in the upcoming Expo in Osaka, Japan, with a large delegation of senior officials and business leaders. As part of the event, a dedicated Saudi–Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considering USD 68 billion investment target for India ahead of PM Modi’s visit: Report
The news platform stated that the new target--an update of a five-year 5 trillion yen investment goal rolled out in 2022--is intended to further spur investment at a time when the two countries are ... ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Footage & PR Video Collection, Offering … – Business Wire
TOKYO-- (BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau are taking advantage of the logo and the slogan, "Tokyo Tokyo Old meets New", in efforts to ... ( read original story ...)
Kenya gets $169 million in Japan Samurai financing to boost industries
Japan will provide up to 25 billion yen ($169.42 million) in Samurai financing to Kenya that will be directed towards boosting the East African nation's vehicle assembly and energy sectors, officials ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity extends declines in August, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing activity contracted for the second month in August as U.S. tariffs weighed on overseas demand, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. The S&P Global flash Japan ... ( read original story ...)
At least 520,000 in Japan may face advance evacuation for Nankai quake
At least 520,000 people across Japan could be asked to evacuate for a week if authorities issue a special alert that the risk of a ma ... ( read original story ...)
Global shares are mixed, while Labubu maker Pop Mart soars 12.5% in Hong Kong
Global shares are mostly lower, tracking a decline on Wall Street led by technology shares including Nvidia and other artificial-intelligence stars ... ( read original story ...)
The 2024 Noto Earthquake – Why Japan’s Disaster Shocked Scientists
A powerful earthquake struck Noto in 2024, leaving devastation behind and exposing how little scientists expected it. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports tumble most in four years as U.S. tariff pain intensifies
Exports fell 2.6% in value from a year earlier, sliding more than the median forecast of a 2.1% decline, the Finance Ministry has reported. ( read original story ...)
Japanese manufacturers moving headquarters out of central Tokyo
Toshiba, Fujitsu and other major Japanese manufacturers are relocating their headquarters functions from central Tokyo to elsewhere in the country in response to the spread of remote work. These moves ... ( read original story ...)