Japanese chipmaker Kioxia Holdings Corp. no longer plans to list its shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in October, which could have been the largest initial public offering in the Tokyo market this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Floods: Heavy Rains, Damaged Houses & Submerged Cars
Heavy rains pounded central Japan's Noto, prompting evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people and causing blackouts for over 6,000 households. Flooding in several regions led to cars being submerged and debris piling up near damaged houses in Wajima and Noto. ( read original story ...)
Ueda Signals No Rush to Hike, Citing Time to Weigh Policy
Governor Kazuo Ueda reinforced his message that while the Bank of Japan will raise its key interest rate again if data allow, authorities won’t be in a hurry to do so, in remarks that indicate little ...
Japan earthquake sparks chilling tsunami warning after 5.9 mag quake puts people on alert
A chilling tsunami warning has been issued following a 5.9 magnitude earthquake that shook Japan. A local news outlet via NTV News reported a 20cm high tsunami wave observed at Kozushima Port, while a 50cm tsunami wave was seen in Hachijo-jima, Hachijo ... ( read original story ...)
Tree frog tadpoles have a unique way of not contaminating their water supply: Not pooping
The Eiffinger's tree frog (Kurixalus eiffingeri), found on Ishigaki and Iriomote islands in Japan, has a unique biological adaptation: its tadpoles do not defecate during their early developmental ... ( read original story ...)
Cricket Faces Asian Games 2026 Exclusion Ahead Of Los Angeles Olympics
Ahead of the sport's long-awaited Olympic return, doubts are growing over whether cricket will be part of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Official mascot of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 unveiled
The organisers of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games unveiled the official mascot for the event last week, which will take place in Japan from ... ( read original story ...)
How Democrats Have Shifted on Crypto
While Democrats are yet to outline much crypto policy, the Democratic National Convention showed a significant change in tone, say Justin Slaughter and Sheila Warren.
Exclusive-Bain-backed chipmaker Kioxia scraps October IPO plan, sources say
By Miho Uranaka and Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) -Bain-backed memory chipmaker Kioxia has scrapped its plan for an initial public offering (IPO) in October, three sources familiar with the matter said.
Ubisoft Suddenly Cancels Tokyo Game Show 2024 Plans
Ahead of this week's Tokyo Game Show 2024 event, Ubisoft has suddenly and surprisingly cancelled its appearance at the show. ( read original story ...)
Unveiling Tokyo’s daily life myths
Contrary to popular belief, Tokyo's streets are not exclusively filled with people in suits or traditional kimonos. While business attire is common in certain districts and kimonos are worn on special ... ( read original story ...)
Memory chipmaker Kioxia calls off October IPO plans in Japan – report
Private equity firm Bain Capital-backed chipmaker Kioxia has called off IPO plans for October in Japan, Reuters reported, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Last month, reportedly, Bain was ...
Japan Building ‘Zeta-Class’ Supercomputer, 1,000 Times Faster Than Today’s Fastest Machines
This groundbreaking technology, expected to be operational by 2030, will be a significant step forward in AI development and scientific research.
Undiscovered Gems in Japan for September 2024
Japan’s stock markets have seen a notable rise, with the Nikkei 225 Index gaining 3.1% and the broader TOPIX Index up 2.8%, driven by a weakened yen following the U.S. Federal Reserve's recent rate cut.
51-year-old woman arrested for punching 2 sisters at Sapporo shopping mall
Police in Sapporo said Monday they have arrested a 51-year-old woman on suspicion of assault after she punched two sisters aged 23 and 12, while they were shopping with their mother. The incident ... ( read original story ...)
FULL SPEED BMX RIDING IN TOKYO, JAPAN
30 years ago, a beloved Stephen King adaptation flopped at the box office 'It's not taxed at all': Warren Buffett shared the 'best investment' you can make when battling inflation — here are a few ways to put it into action ( read original story ...)