Nomura Research Institute survey, the firm polled 3,091 people from ages 20-69 who work for large companies in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes
While there’s no standard definition, tiny homes in Japan often sit on lots of no more than 50 square meters (or 538 square feet). Some are tall and thin, barely wider than a common family car. Many ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Launches Four Day Week To Save Sinking Birth Rate
Parents of young elementary students will also be allowed to trade part of their earnings for earlier clock-out times. ( read original story ...)
A $6.2m banana, a crypto empire and Trump’s potential conflicts
Trump's expanding business ventures have made it easier than ever for those hoping to influence US policy to steer money his way.
Japan man uses wig, props to create dating photos with imaginary girlfriend, amuses many
Man notes that a natural photo features a shy smile, much like a bashful boyfriend being photographed by his girlfriend. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin is booming. From ETFs to crypto-linked stocks, here are 3 ways to join the rally.
Bitcoin is expected to double to $200,000 next year. Investors can gain exposure directly through the token, or through ETFs and crypto stocks.
Japan’s govt. intends to closely monitor political turmoil in South Korea
Officials in Tokyo are keeping a close eye on the situation in Seoul following Saturday's failed attempt to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. ( read original story ...)
Japan to start CO2 storage exploratory drilling in 2025
TOKYO -- Japanese companies will start exploratory drilling next year for storing CO2 underground with the help of government subsidies totaling about 10 billion yen ($66.6 million), Nikkei has ...
Researchers use data from citizen scientists to uncover the mysteries of a blue low-latitude aurora
Colorful auroras appeared around Japan's Honshu and Hokkaido islands on May 11, 2024, sparked by an intense magnetic storm. Usually, auroras observed at low latitudes appear red due to the emission of ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Shares a Rare Update on Motherhood
In June 2023, tennis star Naomi Osaka and her boyfriend, Cordae, welcomed their daughter, Shai, together in Los Angeles. And now, the Grand Slam champion is embracing the joys of motherhood. On her ... ( read original story ...)
Overseas wiring by Japan’s foreign workers looms over yen
The yen briefly strengthened to the 148 range to the dollar Tuesday, the highest level since mid-October. An anticipated rate cut in the U.S. and a likely rate increase in Japan have raised the ...
Tokyo is turning to a 4-day work week in a desperate attempt to help Japan shed its unwanted title of ‘world’s oldest population’
Japan is facing a population crisis—so Tokyo, its largest city, will try to solve the problem with something new: a four-day work week.
Chinese tourists spark outrage after leaving Japanese guesthouse a mess
South China Morning Post reported.Photos showed several pieces of waste scattered all over the place, including food packages. Following the aftermath, the property became temporarily unavailable for ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo like a local
Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers. ( read original story ...)
Shipments of poinsettias, princettias in full swing at Tokyo garden store before Christmas
Employees at the Matsumoto Engei garden store in the suburban Tokyo city of Kokubunji are busy tending poinsettias and princettias in its gre ( read original story ...)
These crypto altcoins are soaring even higher than Bitcoin. What to know about the top 3
Twelve of the top 20 cryptocurrencies, as ranked by market cap, are either keeping pace with Bitcoin or far surpassing it in overall returns.