"Jizobon," which dates back to the Edo Period from the 17th through 19th centuries, has mainly been passed down in the Kansai region of western Japan. In the annual event, people decorate and present ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Tekscend Photomask targets $2 billion valuation in Tokyo IPO, sources say
By Miho Uranaka and Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) -Tekscend Photomask, a Japanese manufacturer of photomasks for chipmaking, is aiming for a valuation of 300 billion yen ($2 billion) in its initial ...
Japan remains alarmed over forex movement, finance minister says
Japan remains alarmed over foreign exchange movement, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday, after the yen strengthened following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of the removal of ...
LightSpeed Japan Studio establishes Osaka office, recruits Capcom game veterans
LightSpeed Japan Studio, the studio led by Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon’s Dogma series director Hideaki Itsuno, has announced the establishment of an Osaka office in addition to its Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai puts on display investor-ready state ecosystem at Osaka summit
RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited the Chhattisgarh Pavilion, organised at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, on Monday. It elicited an encouraging response on the opening ... ( read original story ...)
Lutnick says update coming this week on Japan’s $550 billion US investment
The United States will make an announcement this week on Japan's $550 billion investment in the U.S., Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said, as a top Japanese trade envoy is reportedly planning to ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Holds $110K as Japan, CBDC Debate, and Webull Fuel Momentum
Bitcoin holds $110K as Japan embraces crypto, CBDC fears grow, and Webull expands U.S. trading. What’s next for BTC prices?
Netflix Inks Streaming Deal for World Baseball Classic … But Only in Japan
The deal expands Netflix's live sports business to Japan, which won the last WBC in 2023, led by Shohei Ohtani. ( read original story ...)
MLB, Netflix strike media-rights pact for World Baseball Classic in Japan
MLB and Netflix have a new media rights deal that will see the streaming platform become the home of the World Baseball Classic in Japan, a tournament that has produced huge numbers in the country. ( read original story ...)
Gates-Founded NPO Expands To Boost Japan’s Clean-Tech Commercialization
Gates-founded NPO partners with Japan's government to support clean-tech commercialization. METI plans to fund project via GX bonds. ( read original story ...)
Rutgers EMBA gets a different perspective of business in Japan
One of his discoveries about the Rutgers EMBA: “It’s built on camaraderie not competition. Everyone is helping everyone else improve.” ... ( read original story ...)
US Open Day 3 Women’s Predictions Including Naomi Osaka vs Greet Minnen
The first round of women’s singles at the US Open wraps up on Tuesday, Day 3 of the event. There are 20 matches remaining to be contested, and our writers here at LastWordOnTennis share their thoughts ... ( read original story ...)
Forza Horizon 6 Will Apparently Be Revealed At Tokyo Game Show As Japan Rumours Circulate
According to the site and its sources, Forza Horizon 6 will be revealed at Tokyo Game Show 2025. Not only is TGS just weeks away at this point (taking place September 25-28), but it'd also be a very ... ( read original story ...)
Capcom Shares Tokyo Game Show 2025 Lineup
Gamescom 2025 has just ended, and companies are already sharing their plans for Tokyo Game Show, which runs from September 25 to 28 at Makuhari Messe in Japan. Capcom took home a few awards at ... ( read original story ...)
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Will Be Playable At Tokyo Game Show 2025
Koei Tecmo has revealed its line-up for this year's Tokyo Game Show, which takes place between 25th - 28th September 2025. And its upcoming collaboration with Nintendo, Hyrule Warriors: Age of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo releases AI-generated video of Mount Fuji erupting
With Mount Fuji 100 kilometers away, the video from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government aims to inform Tokyoites about how an eruption could still seriously impact their lives. ( read original story ...)