That suggestion comes from Jonny Thomson a philosophy teacher and author of Mini Philosophy: A Small Book of Big Ideas. In an article for Big Think, Thomson argues that kaizen is the most effective way to get there. Behavioral science suggests that he's right. ( read original story ...)
Tagawa apologises to Tokyo fans for Hearts transfer
Prospective Heart of Midlothian forward Kyosuke Tagawa has apologised to Tokyo fans for leaving so soon after his return from his loan spell with Santa Clara but says he could not turn down a chance to play abroad permanently. ( read original story ...)
Univ. of Tokyo professor, students focus on animals’ roles in war in new digital project
A University of Tokyo professor and his students have launched a project focusing on animals used in the Pacific War to better understand their roles in various aspects of war by digitally mapping out their photos. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama TWS tire plant people talk about new name, latest news as Senior Center program
The company is one of the global leaders in the tire industry and other rubber applications. Yokohama Rubber was the eighth largest tire manufacturer in the world, and when it acquired Trelleborg it ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka receives first filing for 2025 Expo pavilion construction
The delays for the construction of foreign pavilions for the Osaka Expo has made headlines recently, with negotiations between construction companies and foreign countries facing headwinds. ( read original story ...)
‘Phantom’ A-bomb film ‘Hiroshima,’ with 88,000 extras, set for July 30 screening in Tokyo
Japanese film "Hiroshima," in which some 88,000 residents of the atomic-bombed city appeared as extras, will be screened at a civic center in western Tokyo on July 30, in the hope that many people will learn about the production conveying the reality of damage from the nuclear attack. ( read original story ...)
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka invites Japan to resume investment
Sri Lanka on Saturday invited Japan to resume investment in projects including power, roads and ports, after the Japanese foreign minister wrapped up the first high-level visit to the crisis-hit country in nearly four years. ( read original story ...)
VOX POPULI: Rising costs, lack of interest spell trouble for 2025 Osaka Expo
The U.S. pavilion has a massive air dome. The red walls of the Soviet pavilion form a curved line stretching to the sky. ( read original story ...)
Osaka 2025 expo organizers cite soaring costs for revised estimate
Organizers of the problem-plagued 2025 Osaka expo warned that soaring construction costs still threaten to derail the event unless more money is found. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s bold policy move sparks turmoil
While the BOJ maintained its policy on short-term interest rates, which have been in negative territory since 2016, the new change involves the central bank offering to purchase 10-year Japanese government bonds at a rate of 1% on each business day. ( read original story ...)
Japan yields rise with yen, Nikkei falls as traders brace for possible BOJ policy tweak
Japan's benchmark government bond yield topped the Bank of Japan's ceiling for the first time in more than four months on Friday, while the yen also climbed and equities fell on heightened speculation ...
TOKYO FINANCE LTD. – Conversion Of Partly Paid Shares Into Fully Paid Up Of Tokyo Finance Limited
TOKYO FINANCE LTD. - Conversion Of Partly Paid Shares Into Fully Paid Up Of Tokyo Finance Limited This is to inform you that partly paid shares of shareholder Mr.Samir Vora bearing Folio no. 0005051 ...
J-pop idol Shinjiro Atae comes out as gay during Tokyo concert: ‘I finally have the courage to open up to you’
The announcement, which Shinjiro Atae said he'd been wanting to make, is highly unusual in Japan where same-sex unions are not legal. ( read original story ...)
Japanese entrepreneurs applaud Shanghai’s business environment at CNS salon
The CNS Loyalty Program, part of City News Service's specialized research initiatives, aims to provide valuable insights for upgrading foreign services in Shanghai. Each research activity incorporates cultural exchanges and experiences, encouraging expatriates to actively raise questions and suggestions. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo governor joins prime minister in promoting Japan as open for Web3 business
The Tokyo WebX Asia conference, which claimed to be the largest of its kind in Asia, wrapped on Wednesday after two days of exhibitions, crypto-themed side events, and debate on what Japan needs to do to be a central part of the future of the digital asset industry. ( read original story ...)
What the Bank of Japan’s policy tweak means for markets
The BoJ's move should lead to upward pressure on global government-bond yields and an appreciating yen, while hurting the appeal of Treasurys, analysts said. ( read original story ...)