OSAKA—Construction of Japan’s first integrated resort (IR) facility featuring a casino, an international convention center and hotels started on Yumeshima, a man-made island in Osaka Bay, on April 24. ( read original story ...)
Evonik, Higuchi open Yokohama lab to expand oral drug delivery work
German specialty chemicals group Evonik (XETRA: EVK) has partnered with Japan’s Higuchi to launch a joint laboratory in Yokohama, aiming to broaden access to its Eudragit polymer platform and ... ( read original story ...)
Alyssa Solomon caps Japan SV.League debut with silver for Osaka
ALYSSA Solomon wrapped up her debut season in the Japan SV.League with a silver medal, as Osaka Marvelous fell short in the finals against Saga Hisamitsu Springs. ( read original story ...)
Osaka street eats worth the trip
Osaka’s street food scene is a feast for the senses, blending tradition, creativity, and community spirit. From sizzling takoyaki in Dotonbori to fresh sashimi at Kuromon Market, every bite tells a ... ( read original story ...)
26 best things to do in Osaka in May 2026
Get ready for a spectacular May 2026 with our list of the best events, festivals, exhibitions and things to do in Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rocked by 6.2 magnitude earthquake just days after ‘megaquake’ warning
A huge 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan early on Monday, a week after a 7.7-magnitude quake prompted the country to warn of a slightly elevated risk of a megaquake ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-worker of Tokyo Electron gets 10-year jail term in TSMC trade secrets case
By Wen-Yee Lee NEW TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 27 (Reuters) - A Taiwan court fined the local unit of Japan's Tokyo Electron T$150 million ($5 million) on Monday, and handed jail terms of up to 10 years to ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Tokyo Electron worker gets 10-year sentence for TSMC leak
A Taiwanese court sentenced a former Tokyo Electron Ltd. employee to 10 years in prison for stealing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.’s proprietary data, highlighting growing alarm over ... ( read original story ...)
Tsunami survivor battles wildfire to protect hometown in Japan’s northeast
By Kentaro Okasaka and Tom Bateman OTSUCHI, Japan, April 27 (Reuters) - Ryota Haga was in high school when the biggest earthquake ever recorded in Japan triggered a deadly tsunami and swept away his ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron cuts executive over China semiconductor links
Tokyo Electron has removed veteran executive Jay Chen following reports of his links to investment vehicles backing emerging Chinese semiconductor competitors, according to the Financial Times. The ... ( read original story ...)
Firestone Walker to acquire Stone Brewing brand
Firestone Walker Brewing Company and Duvel Moortgat USA announced they have signed a definitive agreement with Stone Brewing, […] ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya woman, 83, following beating death of husband: ‘He made a fool of me’
Police in Nagoya City have arrested an 83-year-old woman on suspicion of causing injury after her 82-year-old husband was found beaten to death inside their apartment ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes part of northern Japan
A preliminary magnitude 6.1 earthquake has struck northern Japan but there are no immediate reports of fatalities or property damage, the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan to transfer retired naval vessels to Southeast Asia
Japan is considering transferring decommissioned naval vessels, including destroyers and submarines, to the Philippines and Indonesia, a media report. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.2 quake strikes Japan’s Hokkaido, JMA warns of more to come
A strong earthquake rattled Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido early on Monday, US and Japanese meteorological agencies reported, the latest in a series of powerful tremors to hit the island nation. ( read original story ...)
M6.2 quake hits Japan’s Hokkaido, no tsunami warning issued
A quake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck Japan's Hokkaido on Monday, with no tsunami warning issued, the country's weather agency said. ( read original story ...)