Konami announced it has opened up a new studio in Osaka, Japan located at the Osaka Umeda Twin Towers South business center. The new studio is "characterized by a well-developed environment where ... ( read original story ...)
Konami has opened a new studio in Osaka
Konami Osaka Studio is located at the Osaka Umeda Twin Towers South business centre, and will follow the mantra “creators first”, according to Konami. The company says the new studio “is characterised ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand Investment to acquire 6 multi-family properties in Japan for $141.4m
The six assets comprise 428 premium one-bedroom apartments located close to the commercial districts of Umeda and Namba. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Old footage falsely linked to Tajikistan earthquake
Footage of a violent tremor shaking a room has circulated in social media posts falsely linking it to an earthquake that jolted Tajikistan in February 2023. In reality, the clip has previously ... ( read original story ...)
Naveen Patnaik to attract Japanese investors during week-long trip from Monday
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will Monday embark on a week-long tour to Japan in a bid to attract investments in various sectors for the eastern state, officials said. During the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business mood sours to 2-year low as global slowdown bites – tankan
Japan's business sentiment soured in January-March to hit the worst level in more than two years, a closely-watched central bank survey showed on Monday, as slowing global growth clouds the outlook ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Open Up After Global Rallies
Tokyo shares opened higher on Monday following global market rallies as data showed inflation slowing in the eurozone and the United States. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business mood sours to 2-year low as global slowdown bites, Tankan survey shows
The survey will be among key data the central bank will scrutinize in producing fresh quarterly growth and inflation estimates at its meeting on April 27 to 28. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory activity shrinks at slowest pace in five months -PMI
Japan's factory activity shrank at the softest pace in five months in March due to an expansion of inventories, but still-weak global and domestic demand conditions meant the post-COVID economic ... ( read original story ...)
Tankan: Japan’s big manufacturers’ mood worsens again
The Bank of Japan's "Tankan" survey shows that business sentiment among the country's major manufacturers has worsened. ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood sours for 5th straight quarter: BOJ tankan
The service-sector mood, by contrast, recovered as easing border controls and an end to COVID-19 curbs heightened hopes for a rebound in tourism and consumption, the Bank of Japan's tankan survey ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s best places eat and drink: 12 of the best restaurants and bars
Distilling this city to 12 restaurants, bars and izakaya is an impossible task, though if you call into any of the following, you are guaranteed a memorable experience. ( read original story ...)
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northeast Japan’s Hokkaido
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hit Japan's Hokkaido at 2.48 pm (local time), said the National Center for Seismology. According to Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake tremors wore felt in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Post conducts 1st drone delivery test over manned areas with no ground monitors
In the latest test, the drone was able to fly over residential areas, reducing the flight distance by 22% and the flight time by 40%, and without personnel to monitor ground safety. (Japanese original ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to face 11 million worker shortfall by 2040, study finds
Japan may face a shortage of more than 11 million workers by 2040, a study has found, underscoring the economic challenges the nation faces as its population ages rapidly. The working age ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese surfer nears 90 and talks of catching waves at 100
Sano turns 90 later this year, and after being recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest male to surf, he's ready for other tests. "Maybe I'll try bouldering," he said, suggesting he might do ... ( read original story ...)