IBM and Tokyo Electron (TEL) announced an extension of their agreement for the joint research and development of advanced semiconductor technologies. The new 5-year agreement will focus on the ...
Lone Star Funds Announces Sale of Japanese Rental Property Portfolio Tokyo β
Lone Star Funds ("Lone Star") today announced that an affiliate of Lone Star Real Estate Fund VI, L.P. has successfully completed the sale of Tokyo β ("Tokyo Beta"), one of the largest rental property ...
An F1 driver’s fast and furious guide to Tokyo
Red Bull's driver Yuki Tsunoda talks us through the must-see places in Tokyo ahead of his home race at the Japanese Grand Prix. ( read original story ...)
Japan warns of megaquake that could kill 300,000—Is this deep-sea ‘Doomsday fish’ a warning sign?
Japan warns of a catastrophic megaquake along the Nankai Trough, with the potential to trigger massive tsunamis, destroy infrastructure, and claim over 300,000 lives. ( read original story ...)
Japan megaquake warning: Tremors along Nankai Trough may leave 3 lakh dead, cost USD 1.81 trillion in damage
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued its first advisory of a megaquake along the Nankai Trough, which is a 900-km undersea fault that runs from Kyushu to Shizuoka in August 2024. ( read original story ...)
‘Crypto Isn’t Safe’—Bitcoin Braced For ‘Atomic Bomb’ Amid Serious Trump Price Warning
It is becoming clearer that bitcoin is the retail investor doomsday asset of choice, whereas gold is the institutional haven—especially given the ‘soft power’ Trump curre ...
Passengers end up in Texas instead of Tokyo after spending about 12 hours in the air on diverted flight
An American Airlines flight from New York to Tokyo turned around over the Pacific Ocean and diverted to Dallas following a "maintenance issue." ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan expresses concerns over US tariffs
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda warns the global economy could take a major hit from President Donald Trump's planned new tariffs. ( read original story ...)
Tragic Incident in Nagoya: Car Plows into Pedestrians Injuring Multiple Individuals
Among the injured, two males and five females were reported conscious upon arrival at the hospital, generating a tenuous sense of relief amidst the tragic circumstances. Notably, one of the victims is ... ( read original story ...)
NYK, Partners to Develop Renewable Energy-Powered Floating Data Center
NYK Line, NTT FACIITIES, Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation, MUFG Bank, and the city of Yokohama have signed a memorandum of ... ( read original story ...)
MFA officer who was fined for taking nude photos of male customers in Tokyo bathhouse dismissed
Christopher Sim Siong Chye was dismissed by the Foreign Ministry on April 2, according to the govt gazette. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Terra Drone to boost cooperation with Saudi Aramco for inspections
Japanese startup Terra Drone, which uses drones to survey and inspect energy infrastructure, is stepping up cooperation with Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company Aramco to inspect oil and gas ... ( read original story ...)
April Fools’ Prank Goes Wrong as Japan Frets Over Rice Shortage
Rice prices in Japan are no laughing matter, as food vendor Hokka Hokka Tei found on Tuesday when an April Fools’ prank went awry. ( read original story ...)
Already Seen Kyoto? Expand Your Itinerary in Japan
Everyone goes to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Why not try spots like the bustling port of Yokohama or the serene monasteries of Koyasan instead? ( read original story ...)
Japan hotel investments account for a fifth of 2024 total property transactions
Hotel investments hit JPY1.1 trillion in 2024. In a recent report, Savills noted that hotels have been a highly desirable asset in 2024, given the bright performance and future prospects of the wider ... ( read original story ...)
Warburg Pincus Purchases Tokyo Rental Houses, Plans Japan Office
Warburg Pincus plans to open a Tokyo office later this year as it seeks more real estate and private equity deals in Japan, adding to the expansion of foreign investors in the market. ( read original story ...)