Tokyo Disney Resort will open a massive expansion that includes new lands and attractions modeled after its hit films “Frozen,” “Tangled,” and “Peter Pan.” ... ( read original story ...)
A Forest Retreat in ‘Tokyo’s Backyard’
How the architect Terence Ngan and the interior designer Ed Ng made a home for themselves in the woods. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo hotel repurposes suitcases left by foreign visitors as planters for veggie garden
Foreign visitors to Japan numbered over 3 million in both March and April this year, the Japan National Tourism Organization announced on May･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Faw TOKYO April Edition Wraps Up With Impressive Turnout
FaW TOKYO (FASHION WORLD TOKYO) recently concluded its April edition with resounding success, solidifying its position as Japan's larg ... ( read original story ...)
Wanted: Japanese firms’ policy advice on AI, trade and crypto
A new breed of lawyer has emerged in Japan over the past decade: part lobbyist, part advocate, they sit between companies and governments, helping to shape policy and regulation in some of the world’s ...
Spotlight On 3 Japanese Growth Stocks With At Least 14% Insider Ownership
Amidst a backdrop of marginal weekly losses for Japan's Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices, the Japanese market remains a focal point for investors closely watching the Bank of Japan's hints at potential ...
Japan’s Nikkei skids on Wall Street weakness and BOJ policy uncertainty
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average retreated on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s weak finish overnight, with sentiment also weighed down by uncertainties about the Bank of Japan’s policy path. The ...
ECB’s Schnabel calls for caution in rate cuts beyond June, Nikkei reports
European Central Bank (ECB) board member Isabel Schnabel said the central bank may slash interest rates in June, but advocated caution about further cuts in borrowing costs given uncertainty over the ...
Temasek’s venture capital arm to launch first Japan-focused fund
SINGAPORE -- Vertex Holdings, the venture capital arm of Singaporean state investor Temasek Holdings, is expanding its startup investment in Japan through a new dedicated fund, according to its CEO, ...
Tokyo’s hidden green places are a must-visit for nature lovers
Nakameguro Canal, a serene escape from Tokyo's hustle, transforms during off-peak times. While cherry blossoms draw crowds, the canal's charm is year-round. Its banks offer an intimate stroll past ... ( read original story ...)
Japan hands over new classroom building to Dailekh school
The Embassy of Japan in Nepal handed over a new classroom building to Shree Malika Secondary School in Thantikandh Rural Municipality, Dailekh District on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
2 in Japan nabbed over alleged forced child labor after boy, 11, made to operate excavator
Two individuals in Japan, including the representative of a self-support facility, have been arrested for allegedly forcing four young boys ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tony Leung Set as Tokyo Film Festival Jury President
Hong Kong star actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai is poised to return to Japan and will be president of the jury at the Tokyo International Film Festival. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to recycle phosphorus from sewage sludge for farm fertilizer
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched an innovative initiative to recover phosphorus from sewage sludge for use as a raw material for agricultural fertilizer. ( read original story ...)
Futon stuck in overhead wire halts trains at JR Asagaya Station in Tokyo
A train driver spotted a futon caught in an overhead wire at JR Asagaya Station in Suginami Ward in Tokyo on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japanese stocks need these conditions to make new highs in H2 2024- Citi
Investing.com-- A Japanese stock rally is set to potentially pick up in the second half of 2024, Citi analysts said in a note, although certain conditions still needed to be met for new record highs ...