The UAE Pavilion at Expo has announced their participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, commencing in April 2025 under the theme ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives’. The announcement was made ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo picks new governor, Shanghai AI conference, BYD opens Thai factory
Welcome to Your Week in Asia. Tokyo goes to the polls to pick a new governor for the world's biggest city, while Japan's central bank releases its closely watched Tankan survey, offering a snapshot of ... ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven Is Using Japanese Strategies to Redefine Its Business — Again
How do the world's most successful companies generate revenue? In this explainer series, we'll dive into the surprising stories behind how businesses work--exploring everything from Costco's "treasure ... ( read original story ...)
Hokkaido town aims to create local specialty by aging sake underwater
SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- A town on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido has been working on producing a new local specialty by submerging sake in a brackish lake, in the hope that the vibrations in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stock rally is forecast to slow in second half of 2024
Investors expect the pace of Japan’s stock market rally to slow in the second half, increasing the risk they will shift more money to rival markets. The benchmark Topix index will climb about 2.9% to 2,890 by the end of the year, while the 225-issue ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to launch new banknotes on July 3, 1st design change in 20 yrs
In Japan, 18.54 billion banknotes were in circulation at the end of 2023. If they were lined up horizontally, it would be equivalent to eight times the distance between Earth and the Moon, Bank of ...
Japan stocks lose steam as global money pulls back
TOKYO -- Japanese stocks have lost momentum after hitting a record high this year, lagging U.S. equities in the just-ended quarter as overseas investors moved to pocket their gains. The Nikkei Stock ...
Osaka vs. Parry Live Stream & TV Channel, July 1
In a match slated for Monday, Diane Parry (No. 53 in rankings) will take on Naomi Osaka (No. 111) in the Round of 128 of Wimbledon. Catch live tennis on Tennis Channel on Fubo. In her last match, ... ( read original story ...)
Beer Factory Chemical Leak Turns Ocean Red in Japanese City
As a result, it’s been speculated that the brewery treated its propylene glycol with some kind of red food colorant. Read More: Sapporo and IBM Unveil Their First Alcoholic Beverage Designed by AI — ... ( read original story ...)
Candidates turn to AI in Tokyo governor race
Candidates for the July 7 Tokyo gubernatorial election are tapping digital tools in hopes of boosting awareness of their campaigns and policies. Yuriko Koike, 71, who is seeking a third term as ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese banks top week’s financial gainers, while bitcoin miners retreat
This week's financial gainers were led by major Japanese lenders as the yen continued to weaken (significantly) against the dollar. On the flip side, bitcoin (BTC-USD) miners fell the most with ...
Bitcoin windfall coming for Mt. Gox creditors after decade-long wait and 10,000% price spike
Bitcoin is now trading at over $60,000, an increase of more than 10,000% from the time of Mt. Gox's bankruptcy. Mt. Gox, the Japanese bitcoin exchange that collapsed into bankruptcy a decade ago after ...
The ‘Dolomite Problem’ Has Baffled Scientists For Centuries—And Now They’ve Solved It
But new work from scientists at the University of Michigan (UM) and Hokkaido University in Sapporo, Japan seems to have finally solved this geologic conundrum by leveraging proprietary software and ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto to See Tighter Tax Rules Starting in 2026
The Biden administration took a long-delayed step against tax evasion in cryptocurrency markets, though it left some work unfinished amid fierce lobbying by companies like Coinbase.The Treasury ...
New Mom Naomi Osaka Celebrates “5 Million” Milestone of a Brand That’s Close to Her Heart
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka always says, "it's OK to talk about" mental health. Since her Roland Garros 2021 withdrawal, Osaka has become a spokesperson for athletes' mental health. She further ... ( read original story ...)
Capcom Co., Ltd. (CPK.F)
OSAKA, Japan, June 11, 2024--Worldwide sales of Resident Evil Village surpassed 10 million units in the three years since its 2021 release. OSAKA, Japan, April 02, 2024--Capcom's Dragon’s Dogma 2 has ...