Japan Sinks: 2020 is a powerful and brilliant series, but it's perfectly understandable if you're not ready for it. ( read original story ...)
Takeda and the New York Academy of Sciences Announce 2020 Innovators in Science Award Winners
Takeda and the New York Academy of Sciences announced today the Winners of the third annual Innovators in Science Award. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s June business failures hit monthly high for the year
The number of bankruptcies caused by the fallout of the COVID-19 epidemic came to 94 in June, the highest monthly count ever. ( read original story ...)
Mobileye and WILLER Partner on Self-Driving Mobility Solutions for Japan, Southeast Asia
Mobileye and WILLER announce a strategic collaboration to launch an autonomous robotaxi service in Japan and markets across Southeast Asia. ( read original story ...)
Japanese key index of business conditions drops to nearly 11-year low in May
The Japanese government on Tuesday maintained its assessment that the economy in May was "worsening," with its index of business conditions dropping to the lowest level in nearly 11 years. According ... ( read original story ...)
KFC Japan Shares Tumble as Pandemic-Driven Demand Subsides
A long-running, and pandemic-boosted, fried chicken bubble in Japan just might be coming to end. Same-store sales at KFC Holdings Japan, the operator of the eponymous fast-food chain in Japan, fell 1% ... ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, a temple offers pandemic-hit Vietnamese workers a safe haven
A few hours after sundown last week, Thi Tu Luong dragged her suitcase down a side street in Tokyo's business district, looking for the temple that would take her in for the night. ( read original story ...)
Japan launches new 223mph bullet train that can ‘escape’ to safety in the event of an earthquake
The N700S - the 's' stands for 'Supreme' - has a top speed of 360kph (223mph), though the line it serves, the Tokaido Shinkansen line, has a maximum operating speed of 285kph (177mph). ( read original story ...)
Japan debuts new bullet train that can run during an earthquake
Japan's latest record-breaking bullet train doesn't only run faster and smoother -- it's also able to transport passengers to safety in the event of an earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Saitama Rakuten International Says Uber To Acquire Postmates For $2.65 Billion
Saitama Rakuten International says Uber Technologies agrees to purchase Postmates for $2.65 billion, helping them to gain ground on DoorDash. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Finds 102 New Virus Cases as It Tries to Avoid Blanket Curbs
Tokyo found 102 new coronavirus cases on Monday, NHK reported, marking the fifth consecutive day of more than 100 infections as the city tries to fend off an outbreak without resorting to widespread ... ( read original story ...)
What’s long and fast, and can run if there’s an earthquake? Japan’s newest bullet train
Japan has launched a speed-record-breaking new Shinkansen, or bullet train. Not only is it more comfortable than previous models, but it can also run without external power during an emergency, albeit ... ( read original story ...)
Emirates to add Osaka, Narita to expanding network after virus suspension
Emirates has confirmed plans to expand its network to a further seven cities this month after suspending services due to the coronavirus. The Dubai-based airline will launch passenger flights to ... ( read original story ...)
Sharp Says Sticking to Plans to List Dynabook PC Unit in FY2021
The Osaka-based electronics firm hopes to start preparations this year for the laptop unit's initial public offering, and there are no changes to the original plan to list the unit in the next ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake With Magnitude 5.1 Strikes Near Tokyo In Japan
An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 was reported near Tokyo, Japan on Friday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Finds 107 Virus Cases, Urges Caution Over Growing Outbreak
Tokyo found 107 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, the most since early May, with authorities urging residents to take extra caution as infections continue to increase in the capital. ( read original story ...)