The argument that China is following in Japan’s three-decade old footsteps down the path to stagnation has many problems with it. For one, today’s China still has a whole lot more urbanization and development catch-up potential than its smaller neighbor did in the early 1990s. ( read original story ...)
Ride-sharing services kick off in Japan, but raising recognition may be challenge
Ride-hailing services, where regular drivers give rides to paid customers, kicked off in Japan on April 12, and those newly hired by taxi operators as rideshare drivers got in their own cars the first ... ( read original story ...)
Gundam Fans in Mourning as The Walking Gundam is Disassembled
The Walking Gundam first opened in December 2020, closing its doors on March 31st. Since it took its first steps, the Gundam statue has heralded close to two million visitors for those looking to ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Officially Launches A New Mental Health Podcast, ‘Can’t Wait To Hear From You’
Naomi Osaka took a break from tennis at what some called the height of her career to take care of herself and her mental health. The champion continues this aim today and hopes to further ... ( read original story ...)
How could an Aukus role for Tokyo affect China’s ties with Japan?
The relationship between the two Asian giants is already ‘complex and delicate’, despite their intertwined economies. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Steel Shareholders Approve Sale to Japan’s Nippon Steel
United States Steel shareholders approved the sale in the midst of union opposition and ongoing regulatory reviews. ( read original story ...)
US Steel shareholders approve takeover by Japan’s Nippon Steel opposed by Biden administration
U.S. Steel shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the company's sale to Nippon Steel of Japan for $14.1 billion in cash, voicing unequivocal support for a combination that has drawn opposition from ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo startups eye US market for expansion
To be the most startup friendly city in the world. While it doesn’t have a timeframe to achieve this goal, the government is certainly making a good faith effort to execute on it. More than two dozen ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama TWS to hike Trelleborg, Mitas tire prices
TIVOLI, Italy — Yokohama TWS plans to increase prices on Trelleborg and Mitas tires by up to 5% across all segments globally. Do you have an opinion about this story? Do you have some thoughts you'd ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s victory helps Japan take a 2-0 lead over Kazakhstan in the Billie Jean King Cup
Naomi Osaka put Japan a step away from reaching the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with a 6-2, 7-6 (5) victory over Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s victory gives Japan edge in Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers
Naomi Osaka put Japan a step away from reaching the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with her victory over Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva. ( read original story ...)
Press Review: Sleepless in Tokyo, Europe’s Immigration Overhaul Lands With a Thud, Russia Uncorks Its Whines
Meanwhile at Brussels, no one seems to be losing sleep over an overhaul of illegal immigration procedures. Despite the predictable self-congratulatory pronouncements of top Eurocrats, in practice ... ( read original story ...)
US sees no reason for China to see US meetings with Japan, Philippines as a threat
The White House said on Friday there is no reason for China to see a U.S. summit this week with Japan and the Philippines as a threat. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s native population declines at record rate as births plunge
Latest data shows number of Japanese nationals falling by almost 100 an hour on average despite government efforts ... ( read original story ...)
Brewery Rowe: Sapporo now brewing Japanese beer with an Escondido accent
it’s been nearly two years since Sapporo U.S.A. purchased Escondido-based Stone Brewing in a $165 million deal, and we’ve got questions. A: That’s a more complicated question — and the answer became ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s victory gives Japan edge in Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers
Naomi Osaka put Japan a step away from reaching the Billie Jean King Cup Finals with her 6-2, 7-6 (5) victory over Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva. The four-time Grand Slam champion's win followed Nao ... ( read original story ...)