T he Japanese ritual of cherry blossom viewing should be one of life’s simple pleasures. Once a year, in early spring, the delicate flowers bloom for ten days, prompting a natio ... ( read original story ...)
Gobsmacked Naomi Osaka Feels Like ‘Beyonce’ After Completely Fitting Into 5-Year Old Outfit
Naomi Osaka is known for supplying unlimited sass to fans through her appearances at tennis events. A fan favorite, be it on the court or off it, her dresses, makeup, or accessories are always ... ( read original story ...)
‘Social order could collapse, resulting in wars’: 2 of Japan’s top firms fear unchecked AI, warning humans are ‘easily fooled’
NTT and Yomiuri Shimbun think people are incapable of fully controlling this technology, which “lies with confidence." It may boost productivity a bit, though. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan to make ‘historic’ announcements at summit: Official
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and ... ( read original story ...)
China Constantly Coerces Japan and Philippines, US Envoy to Japan Emanuel Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China constantly uses coercion and pressures other countries, including Japan and the Philippines, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
U.S., UK, Australia considering cooperation with Japan on AUKUS pact
Britain, the United States and Australia are considering cooperation with Japan on the AUKUS security pact looking at advanced capability projects, the three countries said in a joint statement on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan revolutionised train travel, but its ambitious new high-speed rail projects face massive delays
The delay of Japan's maglev train will push back a planned extension from Nagoya to Osaka due to open by 2037. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Maersk Names Second Large Methanol-fueled Containership
Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller - Maersk recently named the world's second large methanol-enabled container vessel, Astrid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan doubles down on the US alliance as China looms
History and geography both play a role in Japan’s wariness of Russia. Russia is a close neighbour. Tokyo is closer to Vladivostok than Beijing. And rivalry between the two countries stretches back to ... ( read original story ...)
Kremlin: US military presence in Japan impedes any peace treaty with Tokyo
The United States' military presence in Japan has always been a stumbling block in Moscow and Tokyo reaching a peace treaty, the Kremlin said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
US, Japan, Philippines Meet to Bolster Ties as Security Worries Mount
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden hosts the leaders of Japan and the Philippines this week to boost economic and defense ties as the allies seek to offset China's growing might and ... ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Electric to transfer Nagoya Works to Hitachi
Mitsubishi Electric will transfer its Nagoya Works distribution transformer business to Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems. ( read original story ...)
2025 Osaka Expo’s controversial ‘Ring’ building in spotlight
With the start of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, just over a year away, organizers say one of the event's centerpieces is nearing completion. Media crews were invited to see the 80 ... ( read original story ...)
300 people protest in Tokyo against Israel’s bloody invasion of Gaza as war enters 7th month
Demonstrators gathered in front of the prime minister's office here on April 7 to mark six months since the start of the Israel-Hamas war and･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo starts ride-hailing service — but it may not be what you expect
The apps Go, Uber, S.Ride and Didi can all be used to hail private drivers alongside taxis during specific times of the day. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s service-sector mood slumps, clouds BOJ rate hike path
Japan's service-sector sentiment fell in March as rising living costs and bad weather weighed on consumption, a government survey showed, heightening uncertainty on how soon the central bank can raise ... ( read original story ...)