Japan’s government and central bank should start targeting an exchange rate of 120-130 per dollar as the yen is currently far too weak for struggling small businesses, according to a national business ... ( read original story ...)
Noto Kirishima azalea fair brightens quake-hit central Japan town
Bright red Noto Kirishima azalea flowers are now on sale in a town on the Noto Peninsula that was hit hard by the New Year's Day earthquake. ( read original story ...)
The Dangerous and Lucrative Business of Space Clean-Up
To fix Earth’s tricky orbital debris problem, startups and governments are testing everything from kamikaze satellites to robotic grappling arms. ( read original story ...)
3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: Could climate change contribute to earthquakes
MIT researchers have made a connection between excessive rain and snow events to “earthquake swarms” in one part of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake swarms: The latest hazard of climate change
A new MIT study reveals that extreme climate change events like snowfall and rainfall triggered earthquake swarms in Japan's Noto Peninsula. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end mixed amid caution over earnings outlook
Tokyo stocks ended mixed Thursday, with the Nikkei index giving up earlier gains, as investors became increasingly wary over the busi ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise in morning with focus on domestic earnings
Tokyo stocks were modestly higher on Thursday morning, tracking an overnight rise of the U.S. Dow Jones index, while a wait-and-see mood prevailed ahead of earnings reports from major Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Can heavy snowfall trigger earthquakes? A new study suggests a link.
A new theory suggests that heavy snowfall could be a factor in triggering swarms of earthquakes — evidence that what’s happening on and above the Earth’s surface may play a role in events underground. ( read original story ...)
This is Japan’s, and the world’s, first capsule hotel, and you can still stay there
Of course, with how quickly downtown city landscapes change in Japan, Capsule Inn Osaka probably went out of business and was replaced with something else many years ago, right? Nope! It’s still open ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JCOM Selects Amdocs and its Service Integration Partner SCSK to Modernize and Accelerate Business Transformation
Multi-year project will improve JCOM's operational efficiencies, provide improved customer experiences, and unlock new revenue opportunities JERSEY CITY, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / / Amdocs (NASDAQ:DOX), a ... ( read original story ...)
Study suggests heavy snowfall and rain may contribute to some earthquakes
When scientists look for an earthquake's cause, their search often starts underground. As centuries of seismic studies have made clear, it's the collision of tectonic plates and the movement of ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka wins in Rome after three-year absence
ROME: Naomi Osaka marked her return to the Rome Open for the first time since 2021 with a straight sets victory ... ( read original story ...)
Super-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that’s a problem
and raising the risks for rescuers in times of disaster in a country prone to earthquakes and tsunamis. Akiya are often passed down through generations. But with Japan’s plummeting fertility rate, ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura targets 20% revenue growth from global markets business
Nomura Holdings Inc is targeting 20% revenue gains for its global markets unit over the next few years as the Japanese brokerage moves past the Archegos Capital Management scandal with new initiatives ... ( read original story ...)
Unleashing The Power Of Japanese Wisdom: Lessons For Business Leaders
Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern corporate culture, the ancient wisdom of Japan offers valuable insights that can transform the way business leaders approach personal wellness and professional ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo DisneySea taps ‘Frozen’ and ‘Peter Pan’ in ¥320 billion expansion
Located at Tokyo Disneyland’s companion park Tokyo DisneySea, Fantasy Springs spans upwards of 140,000 square meters and consists of three areas based on franchises "Frozen," "Tangled" and "Peter Pan. ( read original story ...)