Japan's space agency was hit with a cyberattack this summer and sensitive information on space-related technologies might have been accessed, Kyodo news agency reported on Wednesday. The police became ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Volcano in Japan spews ash, rock 200m into sky
An explosive eruption last week sent volcanic rock hurtling into the sea around Niijima Island, located 150km (93 miles) south of the Japanese capital Tokyo. The moment of the eruption was captured by ... ( read original story ...)
Amazon’s Project Kuiper highlights new connections to AWS and partners in Japan
A Project Kuiper satellite terminal is set up with a wind farm in the background. (Amazon Photo) As Amazon gears up to build and launch thousands of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s NTT Docomo Joins Mitsui-Led Group in Edotco Bidding, Sources Say
Japanese mobile operator NTT Docomo Inc. has joined a consortium led by Mitsui & Co. in the bidding for a majority stake in the tower unit of Malaysia’s biggest wireless firm Axiata Group Bhd., ... ( read original story ...)
‘Maximise Profit’ Warning—Ethereum Founder Unveils Surprise Decentralized AI Plan Using Bitcoin And Crypto Amid Price Boom
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has revealed his own brand of "techno-optimism" that will use bitcoin and crypto to help build a decentralized AI that emphasizes security and ...
10 Best Selling Smartphones in Japan
In this article, we will take a look at the 10 best selling smartphones in Japan. If you want to skip our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 5 Best Selling Smartphones in Japan. According ...
Osaka expo careens toward a looming disaster, for an event that few even want
Soon, less than 500 days will remain until April 13, 2025, date of the scheduled opening of the Osaka-Kansai Exposition. Like the Summer Olympics of 1964, Japan's politicians remain stuck in a mental ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Fears Trucking Crisis as Overtime Clampdown Looms
Japan’s trucking industry is facing stricter rules from next spring that risk triggering a nationwide wave of delivery delays affecting everything from factory component supplies to fresh food on ... ( read original story ...)
Russia withdraws from 2025 World Expo in Osaka
PARIS (Kyodo) -- Russia said Tuesday it will withdraw from the World Exposition in Japan's Osaka planned for 2025. ( read original story ...)
KFC Japan announces fried chicken made to pair with alcohol
KFC Japan has developed fried chicken that reportedly pairs perfectly with alcoholic drinks. What's it called: Announced on Wednesday, the latest addition to KFC Japan's menu is called "Ninniku Crispy ... ( read original story ...)
Love It or Hate It, Shein Is Going Public
The fast-fashion giant beloved by Gen Z is reportedly planning an IPO -- but the brand will face intense scrutiny over its environmental record and accusations of forced labor in its supply chain.
Nippon Life to buy Nichii Holdings for about $1.41 billion – Nikkei
Japan's Nippon Life Insurance will acquire Nichii Holdings for about 210 billion yen ($1.41 billion), the Nikkei reported on Tuesday.Nippon Life has agreed to buy all the outstanding shares of Nichii ...
Rare fish dubbed ‘harbinger of earthquakes’ found washed up on beach – as locals share terrifying fables
A RARE fish believed believed to be a harbinger of earthquakes has been found washed up on a beach. Spotting a deep-sea oarfish species is a signal for an impending quake, according to Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin is on track to hit $100,000 by the end of 2024 as ‘crypto spring’ has begun, Standard Chartered says
The increased likelihood of US spot ETFs for crypto means bitcoin could even reach $100,000 before the end of 2024, analysts said.
Japan to lift assumed rate for debt-servicing for 1st time in 17 years
TOKYO -- Japan's Finance Ministry will raise the assumed interest rate paid on bonds in the government's annual budget proposal for the first time in 17 years in fiscal 2024, reflecting policy shifts ...
NJPW World Tag League Night Seven Results (11/28)
New Japan Pro-Wrestling continued their NJPW World Tag League tour with the seventh night of action from Nagoya Congress Center Event Hall in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. In the main event, Ren Narita and ... ( read original story ...)