Honda is getting into the tiny EV game with the N-VAN e, a miniature electric truck that starts at 2.44 million yen ($15,500).
Stock market today: US stocks close at record highs after encouraging May inflation and Fed commentary
The S&P 500 closed above 5,400 for the first time as traders took in upbeat inflation data and messaging from the Fed after its latest policy meeting.
Japan is banking on an unproven technology to solve its clean energy problem
Japan is a clean energy laggard, but has a chance to jump ahead of the US and China on floating offshore wind.
Japan can’t get enough of tiny vehicles. Here’s Honda’s latest: a $15,500 miniature EV truck.
Honda is getting into the tiny EV game with the N-VAN e, a miniature electric truck that starts at 2.44 million yen ($15,500). ( read original story ...)
Japan has no plans to seek a suspension of Osprey flights despite restrictions in US
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s defense chief said Friday that Japanese and American V-22 Ospreys are being safely operated in his country, and that he has no plans to request a flight suspension despite ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Global shares are mixed and yen weakens as Japan’s central bank stands pat
Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street’s continued frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology nudged indexes on Wall Street to more records. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Grade A office vacancy rate increases to 3.1%
The Q1 vacancy rate rose by 60bps q-o-q. According to JLL, there were three new office completions in Osaka in 1Q24: Midosuji Daibiru Building (GFA 20,000 sqm), Urbannet Midosuji Building (GFA 42,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Facial recognition ticketing system to operate on railway near Tokyo
The operator of a short railway that runs in a city near Tokyo will launch a facial recognition ticketing system on Saturday. It will be the first time to introduce such a system in a full-fledged way on a railway in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Fender celebrates the first anniversary of its flagship Tokyo store with an unprecedented Strat – and it’s made using an ancient Japanese coating
No, it's not your standard black Strat – this was created using an ancient Japanese finishing technique, which has lead to a never-before-seen Strat aesthetic ( read original story ...)
The secrets of Japan’s Ama freedivers
For 3,000 years, the female freedivers have been the subject of myth in the Mie Prefecture. But can their ancient traditions survive? ( read original story ...)
Letter from Nikkei Asia’s editor: AI’s looming climate cost
If someone told you that artificial intelligence leaves a big carbon footprint and has a serious impact on climate change, what images would come to mind? Your imagination might stray to the realm of ...
Japan’s Nikkei struggles for direction as traders await BOJ policy verdict
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average drifted without clear direction on Friday as traders waited for the outcome of ...
‘Miss Dior, Stories of a Miss’ Exhibit in Tokyo Traces the Iconic Scent’s Heritage
“This ‘ Miss Dior, Stories of a Miss’ exhibition in Tokyo presents an exceptional opportunity to delve into the global legacy of tradition and innovation that has been cultivated by Dior through its iconic fragrance Miss Dior,” said Véronique Courtois, chief executive officer of Dior Beauty, in a statement. ( read original story ...)
Japan watchdog recommends action on MUFG units over sharing of client data
Japan's securities watchdog recommended on Friday that the banking and securities units of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) be penalised for what it said was unauthorised sharing of client information. ( read original story ...)
Kirin to Buy Japan Supplement Maker Fancl for More Than $1.4 Billion
Kirin Holdings plans to acquire Japanese cosmetics and dietary-supplement maker Fancl for more than US$1.4 billion as part of efforts to expand its health business.The Japanese beer maker said Friday that it would spend 220. ( read original story ...)
Hyatt Introduces Caption by Hyatt Concept to Japan with New Osaka Property
a vibrant lifestyle hotel nestled in the heart of Osaka, Japan. Boasting 167 rooms, this dynamic property offers guests a unique blend of self-activated touchpoints, engaging social spaces, and modern ... ( read original story ...)