Japan’s biggest oil refiner is drawing up plans to consolidate production as domestic demand slumps because of a shrinking population and efforts to cut emissions. Eneos Holdings Inc. has an outline ... ( read original story ...)
How do Japanese show they care? By sending a telegram.
Just in one year, more than 4 million telegrams crisscrossed Japan carrying articulations of celebration, mourning and thanks. A recent scandal, however, may cool the enthusiasm for some senders. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo to restart brewing Yebisu beer in Tokyo’s Ebisu after 35 years
Sapporo Breweries Ltd said Monday it will start brewing its flagship Yebisu beer at the brand's birthplace of Tokyo's Ebisu district for the first time in 35 years. The beer company will set up around ... ( read original story ...)
Man goes on trial for murder of 19-year-old woman in Chiba
A 25-year-old man went on trial Monday over the murder of a 19-year-old woman, whom he met on a social networking service, in Sodegaura, Chiba Prefecture, in May 2021. In the opening session of the ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesian Consulate General in Osaka holds cooking class for local high school students
Staff members at the Indonesian Consulate General in Osaka taught local high school students in this western Japan city how to c ... ( read original story ...)
The Ins and Outs of Tokyo Street Style, What’s Trending & What to Shop
What’s considered fashionable is often whittled down to the likes of France and Italy; Chanel and Gucci. After all, the global fashion capitals, dubbed the “Big Four,” include Paris, Milan, London and ... ( read original story ...)
The pros and cons of living on Tokyo’s outskirts
When we first found our previous apartment in Minami Asagaya, my partner and I were thrilled. It was near a lovely park and gave us an easy commute to work. And then the coronavirus pandemic hit. ( read original story ...)
‘No time to go to the toilet’: Amazon drivers share harsh working reality via Tokyo hotline
A hotline for drivers who deliver products for Amazon Japan and other online shopping sites was set up in Tokyo on Sept. 11, as it highlighte ... ( read original story ...)
Could Japan Be a Crypto Powerhouse Again with New Regulations?
The Financial Services Agency of Japan, the country’s top financial watchdog, is reportedly taking a friendlier stand in regards ...
Will the Merge Really Make Crypto Greener?
The countdown is ticking off the time until one of the biggest shifts the crypto world has ever seen. The Merge refers to the transition of the Ethereum network from a proof of work mining system to a ...
The Blockchain Association PAC will support ‘pro-crypto’ candidates
The Blockchain Association has launched a political action committee to support “pro-crypto” candidates seeking congressional office, the group said Monday. The move by the crypto lobby organization ...
Novogratz says Fidelity to shift retail to crypto soon
While we have nothing new to announce, expanding our offerings to enable broader access to digital assets remains an area of focus,” Fidelity said in a statement Monday.
Aussie EV start-up scraps IPO plans as Japanese giant invests
Suzuki’s undisclosed investment in Applied EV could lead to Suzuki build cars using the start-up’s platform, co-founder says.
Undersecretary for Political Affairs meets Governor of Tokyo
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Political Affairs Dr. Shaikh Abdullah bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, met with the Governor of Tokyo Prefecture, Yuriko Koike. They reviewed ways to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2022 schedule: Konami, Square Enix, Capcom, Xbox event start times
TOKYO GAME Show 2022 is taking place this week, with iconic names such as Konami, Square Enix, Capcom and Xbox all having a presence at TGS this year. If you want to tune in to any of the shows and ... ( read original story ...)
If the Merge Goes Well, Here’s How Crypto Investors Benefit
The crypto industry arouses both curiosity and distrust. Even amid the cryptomania in 2021, plenty of critics were warning about a crypto trap. This year's crash in the cryptocurrency market has ...