Melvin Jerusalem has arrived in Japan for his training camp ahead of his rematch with Yudai Shigeoka, which has been officially announced. ( read original story ...)
Panasonic ‘prepared to sell TV business,’ says president
OSAKA -- Panasonic Holdings will consider selling or scaling down its struggling TV business as it pursues a group restructuring to enable faster decision-making and focus on growth, President Yuki ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand plans 50MW data center in Osaka, Japan
CapitaLand is to develop a data center in Osaka, Japan. Asset manager CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) this week announced it has acquired a freehold land parcel in Osaka to develop a 50MW facility ... ( read original story ...)
CapitaLand Investment expands global data centre portfolio with development of its first data centre in Japan
The project will entail an investment of more than S$900 million and seed a future data centre fund Singapore, February 4, 2025 -- CapitaLand ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Snow Festival Kicks Off Weeklong Extravaganza In Japan’s Hokkaido
SAPPORO, Feb 5 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- The annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido's largest city kicked off as an elaborate weeklong affair on Feb 4, featuring a multitude of ice and snow sculptures, attractions, and food for festivalgoers at the three main sites. ( read original story ...)
Most UNIQUE Street Food Japan – SPIKY Crab BREAKFAST + Seafood Tour of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan!
The Food Ranger. Most UNIQUE Street Food Japan - SPIKY Crab BREAKFAST + Seafood Tour of Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan! Posted: 4 February 2025 | Last updated: 4 February 2025. More for ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police bust alleged prostitution ring targeting tourists
Japanese police said they have arrested seven people suspected of running an illegal sex business that reportedly targeted tourists in Tokyo's busy red-light district. A Tokyo police spokesman told ... ( read original story ...)
The 8 Airlines Operating The Longest Flights To Tokyo: What To Expect Inside
Several major airlines operate long-haul routes to the Japanese capital with exceptional service and cabin products for these extraordinary distances. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Xtreme Racer brings heart, soul, and sweet handbrake turns back to the genre just when it needed them most
Tokyo Xtreme Racer expects me to go hunting in this city of endless night—a quick flash of my headlights is an invitation to race that's never refused. Who wins these unscripted duels is determined ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may see LNG demand up if renewables are slow; Canada there to deliver, officials say
Japan's demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) may grow by more than 10% to some 74 million metric tons by 2040 under a government scenario where the renewable energy rollout goes slower than expected ... ( read original story ...)
Blockstream Opens New Office in Tokyo as It Expands in Asia
Blockstream, the crypto company co-founded by legendary bitcoin (BTC) developer Adam Back, is expanding its global presence with the opening of a new office in Tokyo, the company said in a press ...
Tokyo tech IPO soars but Seoul deal tanks 10% in volatile Asian markets
SYDNEY/SEOUL, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Shares of a small Japanese technology firm shot up nearly 60% on its first day of trade on Wednesday, while Seoul's largest initial public offering (IPO) in three years ...
Japanese media report Nissan is abandoning negotiations to merge with Honda
The Nikkei newspaper states that Nissan Motor will abandon the memorandum of understanding (MOU) under which it was negotiating with Honda Motor due to differences between the two regarding the structure of the resulting joint company.
Japan’s Nomura doubles Q3 profit on revived markets and IB divisions
Japan’s top brokerage and investment bank, Nomura Holdings, on Wednesday (Feb 5) reported a 101 per cent increase in net profit on strong demand for equity offerings and mergers and acquisitions ...
Japan gov’t mulls same-day tickets for Osaka Expo amid slow pre-sales
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Wednesday the government will consider introducing same-day tickets for the World Exposition in Osaka from April, despite an earlier ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police identify dismembered body as ministry official; arrest suspect
The deceased, 52-year-old Takamichi Kamioka, had been missing since late last year, prompting his family to file a missing persons report. ( read original story ...)