In the fourth quarter of 2023, the crypto industry witnessed a significant resurgence in venture funding, marking a pivotal moment after a period of stagnation. According to a report from PitchBook, ...
Disused Shinkansen food carts generate massive interest in Japan
TOKYO: Retired food carts previously used on Shinkansen trains between Tokyo and Osaka have generated massive interest among train buffs.
Nikkei to develop new futures index series by July
Nikkei will develop a series of four new futures indexes to track price movements of futures listed on the Osaka Exchange in order to meet growing demand from investors, especially from overseas, the ...
Editorial: As Japan falls to 4th-ranked economy, people’s livelihoods must come first
Japan slipped to the world's fourth largest economy after Germany surpassed its nominal gross domestic product last year. Not only did Japan's GDP fel･･･ ...
Stray whale seen near Osaka Pref. port since January dies
OSAKA -- A whale that had strayed into the Port of Sakai-Semboku in Osaka Bay was confirmed dead by experts who examined the mammal, the Osaka Prefectural Government revealed on Feb. 19. While the ... ( read original story ...)
Shmyhal-led delegation arrives in Tokyo for Ukraine reconstruction conference
The Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Growth and Reconstruction, expected to gather around 300 people and 80 companies, aims to foster dialogue between government officials and ... ( read original story ...)
Univ. of Tokyo to launch new 5-yr program with 50% foreign students
The University of Tokyo plans to launch a new five-year combined Bachelor's and Master's degree program in fall 2027, with half of th ... ( read original story ...)
Why is Japan hosting a conference for Ukraine reconstruction when it’s still at war?
Japan is hosting a conference for Japanese and Ukrainian officials to discuss reconstruction of Ukraine just ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, while the US and other Western ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Carmakers Forge Ahead With EV Investments Despite Slowdown
Toyota, Honda and Panasonic Holdings Corp. — which supplies car batteries to Tesla and Toyota — were the only Japanese businesses in the top 20 companies pledging foreign direct investment in ... ( read original story ...)
University of Tokyo to launch new program with 50% foreign students
The University of Tokyo plans to launch a new five-year combined Bachelor's and Master's degree program in fall 2027, with half of the roughly 100-student capacity to comprise foreign students, a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end mixed on weak tech shares, Nikkei record high hope
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Monday as technology shares were sold, although sentiment was supported by optimism over the benchmark Nikkei index likely reaching an all-time high soon. The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Steel to keep product prices unchanged in March
Tokyo Steel said in a statement that there are signs of a lull in the rise in overseas steel product prices, especially in the United States, while expectations are high for positive consequences from ... ( read original story ...)
Why is Japan hosting a conference for Ukraine reconstruction when it’s still at war? AP explains.
Japan is hosting a conference for Japanese and Ukrainian officials to discuss reconstruction of Ukraine just ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, while the U.S. and other Western ... ( read original story ...)
On a roll: bullet train food carts become Japan’s latest must-have
Rail company inundated with requests after putting up for sale 50 of the disused trolleys from the Tokyo-Osaka shinkansen route ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida’s Disapproval Rate Hits Record as Scandals Drag On
The disapproval rate of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hit a record in a poll, as voters showed dissatisfaction with what many see as shortcomings in clearing up political scandals months ahead ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will host Ukraine reconstruction conference to showcase support for war-torn country
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday pledged his country's long-term engagement in Ukraine's reconstruction, calling it a future investment, as Japan stressed its commitment to supporting ... ( read original story ...)