Global Innovation Conference Hack Osaka Executive Committee (Osaka City, Urban Innovation Institute, JETRO Osaka, and Osaka Business Development Agency) will host the Annual Global Innovation ... ( read original story ...)
Study: Business strategies of companies with longevity of 300 years or longer in Japan
Companies come and go. Startups start and then stop. Spinouts whirl and then falter. In one part of the world, however, it is not hard to find companies the history of which might stretch back more ... ( read original story ...)
ShakeAlert earthquake warnings can give people time to protect themselves – but so far, few have actually done so
When researchers look at CCTV footage of how people really react during earthquakes – as opposed to what they report after the fact – it looks like alerts aren’t yet inspiring protective action. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s imports hit record highs on surging energy prices
Japan’s exports and imports both reached record highs in December, largely because of surging oil prices and a weaker yen, the government said Thursday. Japan’s imports last month surged 41% from the ... ( read original story ...)
Trickle of residents return to Fukushima’s last deserted town
Five former residents of the last remaining uninhabited town near Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant returned on Thursday to live there for the first time since the 2011 disaster. ( read original story ...)
NBCUniversal Execs Briefly Acknowledge “Complicated” Situation In Beijing, But Focus On Business Potential Of Olympics-Super Bowl Combo
In a video presentation released this afternoon, NBCUniversal executives touted their rare February combo of the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics while only briefly touching on the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Beats Madison Brengle in Straight Sets to Advance at 2022 Australian Open
No. 13 seed Naomi Osaka defeated American Madison Brengle, 6-0, 6-4, in the second round of the women's draw at the 2022 Australian Open on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka brings the heat at Australian Open to remain on Ashleigh Barty collision course
Day three of the tournament saw the big names advance without much difficulty but it kept alive the prospects of some fascinating clashes to come ... ( read original story ...)
Quake seismographs show picture of people’s movements in Japan during pandemic
There have been drastic changes to the way people in Japan move around in the long two years since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka blows Madison Brengle away to move towards Ashleigh Barty showdown at 2022 Australian Open
Defending champion Naomi Osaka overcame a second-set blip to beat the world No54 Madison Brengle of the United States 6-0 6-4 and reach the third round of the Australian Open, staying on course for a ... ( read original story ...)
Aussie Open Champion Osaka in third round after straight-sets win
Defending champion Naomi Osaka overcame a second-set blip to beat American Madison Brengle 6-0 6-4 and reach the third round of the Australian Open, staying on course for a potential fourth-round ... ( read original story ...)
Oldest tramcar back in business in Osaka after refurbishment
OSAKA--Japan’s oldest tramcar is again periodically gracing streets that connect the southern part of this bustling metropolis and the neighboring city of Sakai after a major refurbishment. ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2022 day three: Osaka in action after Barty and Nadal win – live!
The second round continues at Melbourne Park with Naomi Osaka and Alex Zverev headlining the evening session. Join John Brewin ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei share average falls 2.01 pct
Japan's benchmark Nikkei average falls 2.01 percent to 27,689.98 on Wednesday, while the broader Topix shed 2.09 percent to 1,937.11. TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan poised to widen COVID-19 controls as Omicron drives record infections
TOKYO — Japan was poised on Wednesday to widen COVID-19 controls to cover half its population as the Omicron variant drives new infections to record levels. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to ... ( read original story ...)
Natural hot spring bathhouse in Tokyo’s Kabukicho a super-cheap place to stay
The other day, our reporter Masanuki Sunakoma got off work early so he decided it was the perfect time to stop by a public bathhouse near the office. He’d heard great things about this facility, so he ... ( read original story ...)