A weeklong advisory for increased preparedness for a megaquake along the Nankai Trough off the coast of western to central Japan has been lifted. The ･･･ ( read original story ...)
The Canadian company behind Circle K wants to buy 7-Eleven’s Japanese owner in a blockbuster deal
Seven & i Holdings says it will review the takeover offer from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard, which would unite the 7-Eleven and Circle K brands. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shuts down pregnancy rumors while recalling ‘traumatic’ birthing experience
Tennis star Naomi Osaka reveals she “wouldn’t want many more” kids, sharing how giving birth to her daughter Shai impacted her. After giving birth to her first child last year, Naomi Osaka has been ... ( read original story ...)
Advantages and Disadvantages of Cryptocurrency in 2024
“Crypto” refers to cryptographic techniques and several encryption algorithms that help secure these records, such as hashing functions, elliptical curve encryption, and public-private key pair ...
Japan is recycling food waste back into food with fermentation
A unique fermentation method being piloted in Japan transforms edible leftovers and scraps into sustainable feed for pigs. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i gets preliminary takeover bid from Canada’s Couche-Tard
Japan's Seven & i said on Monday it had received a preliminary takeover offer from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard, making the 7-Eleven owner the largest-ever Japanese target of a foreign buyout. ( read original story ...)
Owner of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain in Japan gets takeover bid from Canada’s Alimentation
The operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores and other retail chains in Japan said that it has received a buyout offer from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard. ( read original story ...)
Canada’s Couche-Tard makes preliminary takeover bid for Japan’s Seven & i
The bid was first reported by Japan's Nikkei business daily. One source told Reuters the talks were "at a very early stage". A deal for the whole company would be the largest ever buyout of a Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Recurring Vandalism at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine Sparks Controversy
Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan's war dead, including World War II criminals, faced another vandalism incident. Graffiti in Chinese was found on the shrine's premises. The incident ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yasukuni Shrine that honours war dead, convicted war criminals, vandalised again
Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, seen as a symbol of Japan’s past militarism, reported a second case of graffiti in three months. ( read original story ...)
Japanese shrine that honors war dead, including war criminals, is vandalized again
Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan’s war dead, including convicted World War II war criminals, has again been vandalized ... ( read original story ...)
Controversial Japanese war shrine vandalised
Japanese authorities say an investigation into the latest vandalism is ongoing. The maximum penalty for property damage is three years in prison and a 300,000 yen (about £1,500) fine. ( read original story ...)
BTCC Exchange’s First Tokyo Meetup to Fuel Japan’s Growing Crypto Community
TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE ... BTCC aims to use this event to strengthen connections among Japanese crypto users. The event will feature two prominent speakers in the region, Trader ...
Nagoya investment-grade office vacancy tightens to 5.7% in H1 2024
According to a Savills report, investment-grade office vacancy in Nagoya tightened considerably by 2.2ppts HoH to 5.7% in 1H/2024. The Nagoya Shimizu Fukoku Seimei Building and the 2nd NAGOYA SANCO ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shrine that honors war dead, convicted war criminals, vandalised
Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan's war dead, including convicted World War II war criminals, was vandalized again overnight Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japanese shrine that honors war dead, convicted war criminals, vandalised
Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, which honors Japan's war dead, including convicted World War II war criminals, was vandalized again overnight Monday. ( read original story ...)