A unique kindergarten in the Japanese capital has stayed true to its world-renowned architect's wish that it be a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is finally ready to welcome more tourists
The rickshaw men in Tokyo are adding English-speaking staff, a sure sign Japan is bracing for a return of tourists from abroad. Japan’s border controls to curb the spread of coronavirus infections ... ( read original story ...)
Flying cars, drones edge closer to practical use in Japan
Japan's government wants to encourage the spread of this technology throughout the nation, while making safety a priority. ( read original story ...)
Onkyo’s decline a cautionary tale for Japanese manufacturers
It was not long ago that the shelves at major electronics stores were lined with stereo systems, speakers and other products bearing the logo for Onkyo, one of Japan’s top audio equipment makers. ( read original story ...)
‘True balance’: Japan’s work revolution offers more flexibility to staff
Posted far from home for his job at Japanese conglomerate Hitachi, father of two Tsutomu Kojima was “really lonely” until he began working remotely during the pandemic for the first time.COVID-19 has ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese firms told to stick with Russian LNG project media
Japanese authorities believe stakes in Sakhalin-2 will help ensure continued gas supplies The Japanese government has called on Mitsubishi ... ( read original story ...)
Wyndham expands portfolio in Japan with Garden Hotel in Sapporo
Wyndham has expanded its portfolio of hotels in Japan with the opening of the Wyndham Garden Sapporo Odori. The 132-room property is the group's second Wyndham Garden hotel to open in Japan following ... ( read original story ...)
New Russian law bans crypto payments for goods and services
The new law, Protocol reports, also requires crypto exchanges and providers to refuse transactions in which digital payment can be interpreted as a replacement for monetary exchanges. However, there ... ( read original story ...)
‘South Park’ Mocks Matt Damon’s Cringy Crypto Ad
Of course, it’s directly referencing the ridiculous crypto advertisements that so many celebrities associated themselves with - Matt Damon’s infamous “” Superbowl ad provides the punchline, the mantra ... ( read original story ...)
2025 World Championships: Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium to host athletics event
Tokyo's Olympic Stadium will stage the 2025 World Championships after beating rival bids from Nairobi, Silesia and Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Japan to support trading firms’ stakes in Sakhalin-2
The Japanese government plans to support Mitsui & Co and Mitsubishi Corp in their attempts to stay in the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project, three sources said, after Russia seized control of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan solar businesses vie for Southeast Asian rooftops
Japanese companies aim to install solar panels on rooftops in Southeast Asia, anticipating demand for stable green energy sources in a region that has long relied heavily on fossil fuels. By ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese find ‘true balance’ amid quiet teleworking revolution
Posted far from home for his job at Japanese conglomerate Hitachi Ltd, father of two Tsutomu Kojima was “really lonely” until he began working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic for the first time. ( read original story ...)
Meet Ichibei Okamoto, the YouTuber known for pushing baseless QAnon-linked conspiracy theories to thousands of followers in Japan
In the 18 months since he started posting conspiracy theory videos, Okamoto has become one of the most visible QAnon supporters in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Police probe of Abe security lapse begins as Japan mourns
Officials from Japan's top police agency began their probe into security lapses blamed for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination a week ago Friday in western Japan, where people ... ( read original story ...)
Macro Gamblers Grapple With Immovable Bank of Japan
Japan is now alone among major economies in its stance of enforcing near zero interest rates, and hedge funds and momentum-chasers have made hay as the growing divergence with its rate-hiking peers ... ( read original story ...)