“Ever since 2011, when a massive earthquake struck our country, our chefs and the passionate staff of the program have been on a mission to spread the charms of Japan’s traditional food and ... ( read original story ...)
Tadpole nerve regeneration capacity provides clue to treating spinal cord injury
Nagoya University researchers have identified a gene that plays a crucial role in regenerating neurons of African clawed frog tadpoles, which has an unusually high capacity for nerve regeneration. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire to increase prices on tires
Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will implement a price increase on all its consumer replacement tires and commercial truck tires. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Plans Price Hike
Yokohama Tire Corp. plans to increase the prices of its consumer and commercial truck tires sold in the U.S. The company says the new prices will go into effect May 1, and are due to "various economic ... ( read original story ...)
How implementing Sendai could have saved Beirut
Beirut port explosion is a reminder that designing disaster risk reduction strategies is not enough. The policies must also be implemented.For over seven years, Beirut’s port stored 270 ... ( read original story ...)
China Media Warns Japan Against Siding With U.S. Over Taiwan
A Communist Party newspaper says Japan faces "grave" consequences—including countermeasures by Beijing—if it sides with the United States over the question of Taiwan's security in the face of an ... ( read original story ...)
Global auto recovery to take more hits from Japan chip plant fire, severe U.S. weather: IHS
The company said on Tuesday it would take at least 100 days for production to normalize at the plant in northeast Japan. IHS Markit also said vehicle output would be affected by unseasonably cold ... ( read original story ...)
Nitto Strengthens Oligonucleotide Therapeutic Manufacturing Business
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In response to the rapid market expansion of oligonucleotide therapeutics that have potential to treat both common and intractable diseases, Nitto Denko Corporation ... ( read original story ...)
‘Kill Bill’ restaurant operator suing Tokyo for hypocritical COVID-19 measures
Volume I,' is contesting the constitutionality of the measures and said that reports of bureaucrats going out at night proves they do not believe in the protocols either A Tokyo restaurant operator ... ( read original story ...)
David Owen: Olympic ticketing – the business that globalisation forgot
in the wake of Tokyo 2020’s decision not to permit international spectators to attend the Games. The immediate focus, naturally enough, has been on the whys and wherefores of getting a refund. But to ... ( read original story ...)
We need to talk about my crazy new $600 crypto hardware wallet
Countless people have been introduced to crypto markets for the first time thanks to all the hype right now. Companies like Robinhood and Paypal are also jumping on the bandwagon, making it ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Payments Are Great, But Stablecoins Are The Future Of Crypto – Visa Is Just The Beginning
Bitcoin continues to lead the way in terms of crypto conversation, investment trends, and market capitalization, but the reality is a little more complicated than some commentary might have one ... ( read original story ...)
Goldman beat Nomura to the punch during the Archegos liquidation – and then downgraded the Japanese bank’s stock
Goldman's analysts wasted little time in declaring that the potential of Nomura's stock "looks limited" after the Archegos affair. ( read original story ...)
Japan will strengthen measures in Osaka against COVID-19
The Japanese government is about to designate Osaka as an area requiring stronger measures against COVID-19 after an upturn in infections, Nikkei learned on Wednesday when 599 new cases were confirmed ... ( read original story ...)
How Long Have Rapper Cordae and Naomi Osaka Been Dating?
Rapper Cordae and tennis star Naomi Osaka kept their romance a secret for a while. Find out how long the 'outspoken' pair has been an item. ( read original story ...)
Crowds enjoy Tokyo cherry blossoms in full bloom
People flocked to admire cherry blossoms in full bloom along Tokyo’s Meguro river as a state of emergency was lifted last week. ( read original story ...)