This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is reviewing the possibility of a troop reduction in Germany. ( read original story ...)
Yen jumps 3% after officials’ ‘final warning’; oil swept lower
By Alun John, Amanda Cooper and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Japan's yen surged 3%, the most in a day in over three years on Thursday, following stark warnings from Tokyo officials ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya University debuts SMART system for rapid enzyme screening
Nagoya University researchers have developed SMART, a single-molecule enzyme screening platform that accelerates and reduces the cost of identifying improved enzyme variants. The system links proteins ... ( read original story ...)
Japan puts ‘too much burden’ on US for security, former defense minister Kono says
This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is reviewing the possibility of a troop reduction in Germany. ( read original story ...)
Bank of England sits tight on interest rates like US and Japan as Iran war upends the global economy
The Bank of England is expected to announce it's keeping interest rates on hold as policymakers assess the economic impact of the Iran war and Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen surges as Tokyo issues strong intervention warning
LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen surged on Thursday, following stark warnings from Tokyo officials, including the finance minister, that intervention to prop up the currency could be ... ( read original story ...)
Japan yen surges 2%; officials issue strongest intervention warning yet
The Japanese yen surged on Thursday, following stark warnings from Tokyo officials, including the finance minister, that intervention to prop up the currency could be imminent.The dollar dropped 2.1 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police issue wanted notice for man suspected of hammer attack on high school boy
TOKYO -- The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) issued a wanted notice April 30 for Teruyuki Takabayashi, 44, on suspicion of attempted murder in a ･･･ ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Ramen Sensation Mensho Hits Kapolei With Free Swag For Early Slurpers
According to KHON2, MENSHO will kick off service on May 2 with a Hawaiian blessing before the doors officially open. The first 100 customers ages 18 and older who purchase a bowl of ramen that day will score a limited-edition tote, ( read original story ...)
Police search for man accused of hammer attack on students in western Tokyo
Police have launched a manhunt for a 44-year-old man in western Tokyo after he attacked high school students with a hammer and sprayed an unknown liquid at the responding officers. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, ( read original story ...)
Actor Ken Matsudaira performs signature samba dance in Yokohama to pray for sunny holidays
YOKOHAMA -- Actor Ken Matsudaira performed "Matsuken Samba II" from a platform 15 meters high at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise on April 27, praying･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
RYZE jiujitsu secures titles at Marianas Pro Nagoya
Representing the high technical standard of the Marianas, RYZE Martial Arts and Fitness Academy returned home in mid-March following a successful campaign at the Marianas Pro Nagoya. The team secured ... ( read original story ...)
Hammer-wielding man attacks Tokyo teenagers: Reports
TOKYO: A man wielding a hammer wounded five people in Tokyo, including a teenager who was allegedly struck in the face, local media said on Thursday (Apr 30).Violent crime is rare in Japan, which has ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya University unveils ultra-fast SMART enzyme screening system
Nagoya University researchers have developed the SMART assay, a platform that screens enzymes at the single-molecule level, drastically reducing time and cost compared to conventional methods. By ... ( read original story ...)
6 trending nightlife spots to hit up across Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto
New bars, artsy music venues, a 24-hour wellness retreat and other after-dark essentials from both East and West ... ( read original story ...)
Mountain festival marks spring arrival high above Tokyo
A centuries-old festival that heralds spring drew hundreds of worshippers to a mountain in Tokyo on Wednesday, as robed Shinto priests led a procession to a sacred shrine at the summit. At dawn, the ... ( read original story ...)