A Japanese handheld radio manufacturer has distanced itself from walkie-talkies bearing its logo that exploded in Lebanon, saying it discontinued production of the devices a decade ago. At least 20 ... ( read original story ...)
Boy’s Stabbing Death in China Brings Anti-Japan Sentiment to Surface
A 10-year-old Japanese boy who was stabbed on his way to school in southern China died Thursday, after the second such attack in months amid a social-media campaign that has stirred up anti-Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Exports Rise at Slower Pace, Pressuring Fragile Economic Recovery
In a sign of the economic fragility, a Reuters monthly poll showed last week that business confidence at big Japanese manufacturers sank to a seven-month low in September, with managers across a wide ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms turn to expansion mode after OK of CREATE MORE
Five Japanese companies are planning to expand their operations in the Philippines amid the government’s move to amend the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act. ( read original story ...)
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical joins methanol fueling project in Yokohama
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC; Tokyo) announced that it joined the City of Yokohama, Maersk AS, Kokuka Sangyo Co., Ltd., Idemitsu Kosan Co., ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle-backed Japan testing-tool maker Rigaku preparing to IPO, sources say
Japan's Rigaku, a maker of X-ray testing tools backed by buyout firm Carlyle Group , is preparing for a domestic initial public offering (IPO) in October, two sources familiar with the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Nintendo, Pokemon sues ‘Pokemon with guns’ game makers, this is what the game developer has to say
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have taken legal action against Pocketpair Inc., the creators of Palworld, alleging patent infringement. Filed in Tok ... ( read original story ...)
Nintendo and Pokémon Co. sue Palworld for patent infringement
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company have filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, for patent infringement. In response, Pocketpair has said that it is “unaware” of the patents it is ... ( read original story ...)
Binance CEO says crypto exchange saw 40% growth this year in institutional, corporate investors
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has seen a 40% increase this year in institutional and corporate investors, CEO Richard Teng told CNBC's Lin Lin.
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 2.15%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Thursday, as gains in the Food, Fishery and Services sectors led shares higher.At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 2.15%.The best performers of the ...
Pictured: Tokyo before and after it became a major tourist destination
Time, as the saying goes, flies. It races ahead of us, fleet of foot and boundless of energy, transforming everything it touches – but often so slowly, and so imperceptibly, that it is only when you glance back that you realise how much the world around you has changed. ( read original story ...)
The Best Time to Visit Tokyo: A Seasonal Guide for Every Traveler
The best time to visit Tokyo depends entirely on you. For the city that never sleeps, there is something unique for every traveler throughout the year. From the dazzling illuminations in winter to the vibrant cherry blossoms in spring lies a destination that shines in all four seasons. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks surge as Asian traders cheer big US rate cut
Tokyo's Nikkei led Asian markets higher Thursday as the yen hit a two-week high after the Federal Reserve announced a bumper interest rate cut and pledged a series of further reductions that boosted ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei at over two-week closing high as exporters advance on weaker yen
Japan's Nikkei share average reached its highest closing level in over two weeks, driven by exporters as the yen weakened against the dollar. The broader Topix also rose, with significant gains in ...
Japan’s Nikkei average rises 2.1% following U.S. rate cut
The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average had climbed 775.16 points, or 2.1%, to 37,155.33 by Thursday's close -- marking its highest finish since Sept. 3. The broader Tokyo Stock Price Index ended up 51.50 ...
A Novel Approach to Controlling Ferroelectricity in Layered Perovskites
Researchers from Nagoya University have created four and five-layered forms of perovskite, a significant electrical material. ( read original story ...)