It’s worth noting that the ban will be limited to certain private streets in Gion—travelers will still be able to walk the public streets to visit popular tourist attractions such as the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s universities fail to the make most of intellectual property
TOKYO -- Universities in Japan fail to make effective use of their intellectual property due to a lack of support programs to link their research findings to businesses, with top schools earning just ... ( read original story ...)
Cat falls into toxic chemical tank in Japan and escapes, sparking health scare
The cat was captured on security cameras entering the Nomura Plating factory, and could have climbed onto a sheet covering a tank of hexavalent chromium before falling in Residents have been warned ... ( read original story ...)
Team Penske steps up for Captain when leadership questioned
There's no better message to send to critics than an absolute domination, which was the exact Team Penske response after rival team owners took aim at Roger Penske's series leadership. ( read original story ...)
Body of man found in creek in rural Lancaster County ‘highly suspicious,’ officials say
The body of a man was discovered in a creek by a property owner in rural Lancaster County near Waverly on Saturday, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff's Office. ( read original story ...)
In This Tokyo Home, a Secret Garden Thrives Behind a Cascade of Glass
See the full story on Dwell.com: In This Tokyo Home, a Secret Garden Thrives Behind a Cascade of Glass Related stories: Scout argues it was the first true American SUV, but that was decades ago. How ... ( read original story ...)
Keppel data centre fund to buy upcoming data centre in Japan
KEPPEL Data Centre Fund II (KDCF II), which is managed by Keppel Limited, has inked a framework agreement with Mitsui Fudosan Co for the proposed forward purchase of a data centre currently under ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s universities fail to make the most of intellectual property
TOKYO -- Universities in Japan fail to make effective use of their intellectual property due to a lack of support programs to link their research findings to businesses, with top schools earning just ... ( read original story ...)
What Singapore’s property developers can learn from Japan’s Azabudai Hills
The US$4b development seeks to become an international hub for foreigners and VCs. Japan’s newest composite redevelopment Azabudai Hills may just serve as an important cornerstone to Tokyo’s ambitions ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s universities fail to make most of intellectual property
TOKYO -- Universities in Japan fail to make effective use of their intellectual property due to a lack of support programs to link their research findings to businesses, with top schools earning just ... ( read original story ...)
Tracing Tokyo’s hidden rivers
Underneath the pavement are remnants of the way the city used to look. Discovering them is a challenge that increasing numbers of locals enjoy. ( read original story ...)
East Japan city acquires centuries-old famed sword with local connection for $2 mil.
The government of this east Japan city announced on March 7 that an affiliate cultural foundation had acquired the centuries-old sword "Yamanbagiri Kunihiro," now famous for its association with the ... ( read original story ...)
Kyoto’s picturesque geisha district fights back against over-tourism with keep-out signs
Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto has long been a popular destination for tourists, but visitors will no longer be able to venture into some private-property alleys in the city's famous geisha district ... ( read original story ...)
China and Japan gave TSMC over $1.5 billion in subsidies to build and equip new fabs as US CHIPS Act payouts stall
China and Japan have aggressively increased subsidies in the past year for chipmakers in general and TSMC in particular. The company's 2023 annual report indicates that the grants it received from ... ( read original story ...)
Rental firm owner jets from Japan to Dubai with $13M in loaned Rolex watches
Around 900 luxury watches worth almost $13 million are missing in Japan after a site renting them out folded and its owner fled to Dubai, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Hundreds of rentable luxury watches go missing
Hundreds of luxury watches worth millions of dollars have been reported missing in Japan after an online rental platform folded. The owner of the website has fled to Dubai, according to local media. ( read original story ...)