The disproportionate weight of rural voters in Japan gives sparsely populated parts of the country more representation — and more government largess — than urban areas, perpetuating what critics call ... ( read original story ...)
On-water creation of conducting metal-organic–framework nanosheets
The research collaboration from Osaka Prefecture University ... but one unrealized property holds them back from realized use—most fabricated MOFs do not conduct electricity well. ( read original story ...)
Races tight in 40% of Japan’s single-seat districts: Nikkei poll
The Japan Restoration Party is expected to gain seats and compete with Komeito as a third party. The second Nikkei poll follows a two-day survey that began on Oct. 19, the day the election was ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shows off flashy red boots in new vacation photos from Rome
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is continuing to enjoy her time in Europe. The Japanese, who is currently vacationing in Rome, Italy, posted new pictures of herself showing off flashy red ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka prediction, preview, team news and more | J League Cup finals 2021
Nagoya Grampus and Cerezo Osaka will lock horns for the second time in four days on Saturday as the sides clash in the J League Cup finals. The J1 League rivals also met in the quarter-finals of the ... ( read original story ...)
Equinix launches OS3 data center in Osaka, Japan
Equinix has opened a new data center in Osaka, Japan. The IBX facility, known as OS3, will provide more than 3,070 square meters (33,000 square feet) of colocation space and 900 racks in the first ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer-Why Japan’s election is a bigger deal than it looks
Japan's new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, faces a tightrope general election on Sunday that could see his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lose its majority in the powerful lower house. The ... ( read original story ...)
On-water creation of conducting MOF nanosheets
The research collaboration from Osaka Prefecture University ... according to Makiura, but one unrealized property holds them back from realized use — most fabricated MOFs do not conduct electricity ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com is launching an ad blitz spearheaded by Matt Damon as the platform tries to bring digital assets to customers in more than 20 countries
Hollywood actor Matt Damon is starring in a marketing blitz launched by Crypto.com, as the digital asset platform aims to gain customers in more than 20 countries. Load Error He has also invested in ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Custody Firm Ledger Expands Institutional Footprint in Switzerland and UK
Institution-focused cryptocurrency custody provider Ledger Enterprise Solutions (formerly known as LedgerVault) is opening offices in Switzerland and the U.K. Paris-headquartered Ledger, the firm ... ( read original story ...)
We have priced the IPO rationally, says Paytm chief
The IPO opens on November 8 and closes on November 10 ... Sharma also said that Paytm does not plan to invest additional capital or capital in Japan. “Why invest anywhere when India is hot and a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics, Broadband Spark Rise in Q3 Profit for Comcast
Comcast saw its third-quarter profit soar due to its massive broadcast of the Tokyo Olympics across NBCUniversal as well as an uptick in broadband customers hunkered down at home during the ... ( read original story ...)
Weak yen is ‘positive’ for Japan’s economy: BOJ Kuroda
But on Thursday, Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda dismissed this ... Kuroda, a former currency diplomat at the Ministry of Finance, described the current yen-dollar rate as undervalued, but ... ( read original story ...)
Eliud Kipchoge: “training hurts more than a marathon”
Kipchoge: No, I can do my celebrations when I arrive at the finish line. Interviewer: Did you celebrate in Sapporo? Kipchoge: Yeah, I celebrated on the finish line (laughter) Interviewer ... ( read original story ...)
JAL will launch commercial ‘Flying Car’ service for the Osaka, Kansai EXPO in 2025
JAL plans to launch commercial ‘Flying Car’ service for Osaka, Kansai EXPO in 2025, connecting between KIX and the venue as air taxi or offering sightseeing tours. ( read original story ...)
The 1707 Hōei earthquake was Japan’s largest until 2011
On Friday, October 28, 1707, at 2:00 p.m., an earthquake hit south-central Japan. The quake, dubbed the 1707 Hōei earthquake, caused damage throughout southwestern Honshu, Shikoku and southeastern ... ( read original story ...)