Many Japanese conglomerates are looking to streamline operations and focus on core businesses, leading to divestitures and carve-outs,' said Clifford Chance's Michihiro Nishi.
Mercury rises to mid-summer levels in wide areas of Japan
Extremely hot weather hit wide areas in Japan from the Kyushu to Hokuriku regions on Monday. Weather officials say people should continue to stay alert for heatstroke on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
PM nominee stresses stronger Seoul-Tokyo ties in meeting with Japanese PM adviser
Prime Minister nominee Kim Min-seok on Monday expressed his hope for deepening relations between South Korea and Japan during a meeting with a high-ranking Japanese official. "This year is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan supermarket rice prices fall for third straight week
Japan's average supermarket rice prices fell for the third straight week through June 8, data showed on Monday, reflecting the release of cut-price grain from the government's emergency stockpile. ( read original story ...)
Tariffs big part of discussions as Troy leaders visit Japan
Japanese business leaders meeting with Troy city and development officials had a common topic on their minds — tariffs. ( read original story ...)
One-Step Route to Complex Molecules Using ortho-Quinodimethanes
The Diels–Alder reaction is a widely used tool for building complex ring structures but often requires difficult-to-make starting materials. ( read original story ...)
Asuka Cruises Reveals Deployment for 2025-26
Asuka Cruises recently announced the deployment of its two ships for the second half of 2025 and early 2026. According to the website of the Japan-based cruise line, bookings for the new cruise ... ( read original story ...)
Crown Haitai Confectionery employees to perform Korean traditional music at Osaka Expo site
Executives and employees of a Korean confectionery company, Crown Haitai Confectionery, will take center stage in Japan later this month — not to sell sweets, but to perform centuries-old Korean ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet raises $210M in zero-interest bonds to expand Bitcoin holdings
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has issued $210M in zero-interest bonds, whose proceeds will be used for additional Bitcoin purchases.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings hits 10,000 BTC, beating Coinbase
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet’s latest 1,112 Bitcoin purchase has finally tipped its total Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC, surpassing Coinbase as the seventh-largest publicly traded company with ...
Police officer fires pistol by accident near Osaka expo, no one hurt
A police officer accidentally fired a pistol inside a vehicle parked near the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka, police said Mon ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks climb as exporter issues sought on weaker yen
Tokyo stocks climbed Monday as exporter shares were bought on a weaker yen, with the U.S. dollar rising on the prospects of higher in ... ( read original story ...)
Explainer: What’s behind the surge in Japan’s rice prices?
Rice prices in Japan have doubled since last year partly due to supply shortages that began last year, triggering a national crisis that has caught policymakers and consumers off-guard. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Reaches 10,000 BTC Target Amid $210M Bond Issuance
Metaplanet said it acquired 1,112 BTC for $117.2 million, bringing total holdings to 10,000 BTC. The company’s board approved a $210 million bond issuance to EVO Fund, with proceeds scheduled for ...
Ex-Michelin-star restaurant owner in Osaka arrested after food poisonings
Members of a family who run a formerly Michelin-starred restaurant in western Japan were arrested Monday for ignoring an order to tem ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ASICS to boost India sportswear production to 40% amid import restrictions, executive says
By Praveen Paramasivam (Reuters) -Japanese sportswear giant ASICS will ramp up India manufacturing to 40% from 30% over the next few years to ensure steady supply, a top executive told Reuters, as the ... ( read original story ...)