The collaboration is ostensibly mainly about North Korea. Both Japan and South Korea live at risk of nuclear annihilation by the volatile despot in Pyongyang, and a formal platform of security cooperation with the U.S. is vital for their defense and Mr. Kim’s deterrence. ( read original story ...)
U.S. aims to link alliances with Tokyo, Seoul at Camp David summit
U.S. President Joe Biden has invited Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to Camp David, a presidential retreat near Washington, where the countries will hold ... ( read original story ...)
Nisei Week Parade highlighted Japanese culture on Sunday in Little Tokyo
There’s still time to explore Little Tokyo for culture, food, entertainment, shopping during Nisei Week in Los Angeles. ( read original story ...)
Typhoon forces suspension of shinkansen, local trains in west, central Japan on Aug. 15
The Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train line will be suspended on Aug. 15 between Nagoya and Shin-Osaka stations due to the approach of Typhoon L･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Trains, Flights On Aug. 15 Canceled As Typhoon Lan Heads To Western Japan
Some shinkansen bullet train services and flights are set to be canceled as a strong typhoon remains on course to make landfall ... ( read original story ...)
‘Stronger together’: the Yokohama TWS off-highway tyre integration delivers many opportunities – Pompei
Yokohama officially completed the acquisition of Trelleborg Wheel Systems. As a result, the well-respected off-highway tyre and wheel manufacturer rebranded as Yokohama TWS. With any acquisition, questions of integration are front-and-centre. ( read original story ...)
How Serena and Venus Williams inspired Naomi Osaka’s rise to tennis stardom
Naomi Osaka's parents have attributed her remarkable rise to tennis stardom to legends Serena and Venus Williams. A spark of inspiration: Tamaki Osaka, mother of the four-time Grand Slam champion ... ( read original story ...)
Expo 2025 Osaka: Italy signs contract to start its pavilion
Commissioner General for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka Mario Vattani has signed the contract with MCA - Mario Cucinella Architects for the urgent commencement of the design and construction activities for ... ( read original story ...)
China’s economy is stumbling, but it still isn’t as dire as Japan’s 1990s collapse
Beijing's demographic hurdles and unstable housing market Japan's problems three decades ago, but China's crisis isn't of the same magnitude yet. ( read original story ...)
Signal: job themes decline in aerospace and defence except in Japan
GlobalData indicates a decline in job themes across the whole sector, except for an upturn in Japan’s macroeconomic outlook. ( read original story ...)
Upland Ventures into Tokyo with Over 20,000 Properties Up for Grabs
The Tokyo launch, set for August 17th at 1 am PT, will see the release of more than 20,000 properties spread across 30 neighborhoods, primarily in the vibrant Shibuya City ward. Important Dates and ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank Looking to Acquire Vision Fund’s 25% Stake in Arm
SoftBank is planning to buy a 25% stake in Arm, a semiconductor and software design company based in Cambridge, from Vision Fund 1 (VF1).
SoftBank Pursuing Full Control of Arm Ltd. Ahead of the IPO
Japanese multinational investment holding company, SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS:SFTBY) is actively working towards obtaining full control of Arm Ltd.
Weak yen gives Japan’s automakers familiar, though temporary, relief
A weak yen has traditionally lifted profits for Japan's big exporters, although it is no longer as large a boon for automakers that have increased their overseas manufacturing in recent years.
Family arrested for murder of decapitated man found in Sapporo hotel
A woman and her parents were served fresh arrest warrants on Monday for allegedly murdering a man who was found decapitated in a ho ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan to jointly develop hypersonic missile intercept systems
Japan and the United States will jointly develop new missile systems to intercept hypersonic projectiles currently being developed by China, Russia, and North Korea, Japanese newspaper Yomiuri reported on Aug. ( read original story ...)