A confectionary shop in a Japanese city devastated by the New Year's Day earthquake is offering a special jelly for Father's Day. Evacuees are snapping up the gelatin desserts to celebrate the occasion. ( read original story ...)
SkyDrive gives up commercial use of flying car at Osaka Expo
Three other Japanese companies — made by Japan Airlines, ANA Holdings and Marubeni — will also operate flying cars at the event. ( read original story ...)
Christopher Luxon to wave ‘open for business’ flag in Japan with 31-strong business delegation
It’s controversial because it could involve the use of nuclear submarines.Luxon said Pillar Two is about what a specific country can contribute to the alliance.He said New Zealand is exploring, in its ... ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori’s risqué Tokyo outfit sparks Japanese outrage, while Kanye West flies economy after losing…
Kanye West's wife, Bianca Cesnori, caused stir in Tokyo by wearing revealing outfit in public. Critics label it as 'public indecency' that could lead to a fine. ( read original story ...)
Jordan Bentley’s Hypland: A new streetwear haven in LA’s Little Tokyo
Emerging from the vibrant streets of Los Angeles, Jordan Bentley, the founder and designer of Hypland, has opened the doors to his first boutique in the ... ( read original story ...)
NEC’s facial recognition to speed up entry at 2025 Osaka Expo
TOKYO -- The World Expo 2025 in Osaka will adopt Japanese technology company NEC's facial recognition system for use in entry and payments, aiming to boost visitor convenience at an event expected to ... ( read original story ...)
Jordan Bentley’s Hypland: A new streetwear haven in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles
Emerging from the vibrant streets of Los Angeles, Jordan Bentley, the founder and designer of Hypland, has opened the doors to his first boutique in the ... ( read original story ...)
Key figure in burned bodies case north of Tokyo faces murder charge
A man was served with a fresh arrest warrant Friday on suspicion of murdering his partner's parents whose bodies were found burned no ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Grade A office vacancy rate increases to 3.1%
The Q1 vacancy rate rose by 60bps q-o-q. According to JLL, there were three new office completions in Osaka in 1Q24: Midosuji Daibiru Building (GFA 20,000 sqm), Urbannet Midosuji Building (GFA 42,000 ... ( read original story ...)
L’événement WORLDCOM AWARD 2024 in Tokyo s’est déroulé le 5 juin 2024
WORLDCOM Public Relations Group a tenu sa cérémonie inaugurale « WORLDCOM AWARD 2024 in Tokyo » à Tokyo, reconnaissant les entreprises japonaises qui devraient être mises en évidence à l’échelle ... ( read original story ...)
Japan on High Alert: Tsunami Warnings Issued Following a Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake
Japan has been hit by a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake, prompting the issuance of tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for nearly 100,000 residents. The tremors struck the Ishikawa region and other areas nearby, resulting in the strongest quake the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Steel introduces a low-carbon brand
Tokyo Steel of Japan has joined the ranks of global steelmakers now offering branded low-carbon steel products. The company has selected Ensō as the name of what it calls its “new proprietary green ... ( read original story ...)
Juniper Networks Wins Four Top Awards at Interop Tokyo 2024
Juniper® Networks (NYSE:JNPR), a leader in secure, AI-Native Networking, today announced that it has won multiple “Best of Show” awards at Interop Tok ... ( read original story ...)
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake strikes Buan, shaking South Korea
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck near Buan, North Jeolla Province, shaking the entire region on the morning of June 12. The quake was the strongest detected in South Korea this year and the first time an earthquake with a magnitude of 4. ( read original story ...)
Mega earthquake in the making? 10,000 US residents at risk from underwater fault line in the Pacific
Human lives are currently at stake as reports suggest that an underwater fault line in the Pacific Ocean can create a megaquake along the west coast region, putting almost 10,000 US residents at risk. ( read original story ...)
Exploring disaster resilience: reflections on my journey to Japan
Japan is prone to earthquakes, tsunami and typhoons–and has a rich history of resilience and innovation in disaster-risk reduction. During my visit, I delved into various aspects of their approach, from economic development and land-adjustment strategies ... ( read original story ...)