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 ...)
Japan issues ‘final warning’ before FX intervention, lifting yen
Japan’s top currency officials rolled out their “final” warning to speculators after the yen slipped to its weakest level since the nation’s last salvo of market interventions in 2024.
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 ...)
Old tsunami video falsely linked to April 2026 earthquake in Japan
Japanese authorities issued tsunami alerts after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck the country's north on April 20, 2026, but footage circulating online showing a neighbourhood engulfed by massive ( read original story ...)
SoftBank targets $100B IPO for AI robotics venture Roze
Japan’s SoftBank Group (SFTBY) is planning to create a new AI and robotics company designed to automate data center construction, with an eye on a roughly $100B U.S. IPO, FT reported, citing sources.
SoftBank plots IPO for new robotics venture
Roze AI plans to focus on AI and robotics, an area CEO Masayoshi Son sees as the ‘next frontier’ for SoftBank.
Citigroup’s Japan banking head seeks expansion despite talent crunch
Besides investment banking, the firm’s other main businesses there include trading, corporate and commercial banking as well as transaction services Read more at The Business Times.
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 ...)
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Oil Spike and Weak Output Hit Japan Stocks Below 60,000
The Nikkei 225 slipped below 60,000 as higher oil prices, weak factory output, and Middle East tensions pressured Japan stocks, while a breakout above 60,000 could revive bullish momentum.
Citi’s Japan banking head seeks expansion despite talent crunch
Japan was one of the few nations selected by Citigroup for strategic investments, including hiring more bankers for underwriting securities and advising on mergers.
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 ...)