Jin Air, the low-cost carrier unit of Korean Air, said Friday it will open the Incheon-Nagoya route in September on growing travel demand to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Leading Japanese official claims cricket’s inclusion will help Aichi and Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
Japan Cricket Association chief executive Naoki Alex Miyaji has suggested that sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi and ( read original story ...)
Heat is on for most anticipated Nagoya tournament in years
High temperatures combined with oppressive humidity and constant thunderstorms create a challenging environment for both rikishi and fans alike at the July Basho. ( read original story ...)
Preview: Nagoya Grampus vs. Yokohama F Marinos – prediction, team news, lineups
Two title challengers will face off on Saturday when Nagoya Grampus welcome Yokohama F.Marinos to the Toyota Stadium. The home side are currently sitting in second place in the J1 League table, with four points separating from their opponents, ( read original story ...)
Experts: China Sees Fukushima Water Release as Tool to Divide Seoul and Tokyo
Japan's plan to release the treated water from its Fukushima nuclear power plant led to massive protests in Seoul ... ( read original story ...)
Homeless moving underground? Man seen climbing into utility vaults in Little Tokyo
We walk over underground utility vaults everyday, but could somebody be inside? Video captured a homeless man climb inside a vault with his belongings in Little Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Osaka calling
Regular visitors to Japan now skip Tokyo in favour of the city’s laidback vibe and friendly people Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
F.B.I. Searched the Home of Crypto Exchange Founder
Federal agents were investigating Jesse Powell, the founder of the crypto exchange Kraken, over claims that he hacked and cyber-stalked a nonprofit arts group.
Japan’s base salaries jump most since 1995, puts BOJ policy into view
Japan's nominal base salary grew at the fastest pace in 28 years in May, government data showed on Friday, adding fuel to the debate over when the central bank will unwind its ultra-loose monetary stimulus. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is lagging behind in generative A.I. — and how it can create its own large language models
Countries are racing to develop their own generative artificial intelligence algorithms, but high tech Japan is already behind. Generative AI has been the trendiest topic in tech since OpenAI made waves with its chatbot ChatGPT. ( read original story ...)
Japan regular wages jump most since 1995 after labour talks
Japan's nominal base salary grew at the fastest pace in 28 years in May, government data showed on Friday, adding fuel to the debate over when the central bank will unwind its ultra-loose monetary stimulus. ( read original story ...)
The Pokémon strategy that helped a 7-year-old win the 2023 Pokémon North America International Championships
Last week's Pokémon VG Juniors Finals had a big surprise in the form of an impressive strategy from a 7-year-old boy. ( read original story ...)
‘Mr. Yen’ Says Japan’s Currency May Weaken to 160 and Beyond
The yen may fall through the more-than three-decade low it reached last year amid Japan’s widening monetary policy divergence with the US, according to Eisuke Sakakibara. Most Read from ...
Yokohama to add Euro sizes to Geolander X-AT line
Yokohama Tire Corp. is adding 17 Euro/hard-metric sizes to its Geolander X-AT extreme all-terrain tire line engineered for pickup trucks, Jeeps and SUVs. By year-end, the tire will be offered in more ... ( read original story ...)
A Year After His Death, Japan Is Closer to Abe’s Vision
On the anniversary of the former prime minister’s assassination, Japan is enjoying more relevance than it has seen in decades. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin To Potentially Climb To $125,000 By End Of 2024, Predicts Cryptocurrency Services Provider
Circle Considers Issuing A Stablecoin In Japan Following New Legislation Markus Thielen, Matrixport's Head of Research and Strategy, stated in a report, "On June 22, 2023, Bitcoin recorded a new ...