Part 2 of my vlog to Japan that includes Shizuoka where I learn about wasabi; Nagoya to taste some Ogura Toast; and Uji City to learn about matcha. Finally my family and I spend a little time in Nara ... ( read original story ...)
New Yokohama ordinance to ban smoking in public parks from April
Japan's second largest city, Yokohama, has enjoyed the status of a tourist attraction since the country's emergence from national seclusion in the mid-19th century. Its many attractions include the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo snake cafe hopes to dispel fears, spread reptiles’ charm with 2025 zodiac
A snake cafe in the capital's trendy Harajuku district is spreading the charm of the animals, which are often misunderstood as just scary cre・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees 2,663 traffic deaths in 2024 with largest number in Tokyo: police
Japan recorded 2,663 traffic fatalities in 2024, dipping slightly from the previous year, the National Police Agency (NPA) announced on Jan. ( read original story ...)
Tire trends: OTR acquisitions, plant closures, sustainability define 2024
For the tire industry, 2024 was a year of evolution as major players were laser-focused on sustainability and growth—both organically and through acquisitions. ( read original story ...)
Vantage tops out first Osaka facility in Japan
DigitalBridge-owned Vantage has topped out the first facility on its Osaka campus in Japan. Announced in a recent LinkedIn post, the company said its KIX11 facility will offer 28MW of IT capacity and is scheduled to be operational by early 2026. ( read original story ...)
Japan links Chinese hacker MirrorFace to dozens of cyberattacks targeting security and tech data
TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Wednesday linked more than 200 cyberattacks over the past five years targeting the country's national security and high technology data to a Chinese hacking group, MirrorFace, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan flags foreign takeover of 7-Eleven owner as a security issue
A potential foreign acquisition of Japanese retail giant Seven & i would be "heavily related" to national security, Japan's economy minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Wednesday. His public comment is the ... ( read original story ...)
Argument over baby crying ends in violent scuffle between two women on Cathay Pacific flight
Argument over baby crying ends in violent scuffle between two women on Cathay Pacific flight - Passengers threw cushion and water bottle at each other ... ( read original story ...)
Objectors to giant screen say city is ‘not Tokyo’
A developer submits plans for a large advertising screen in Norwich, but some residents say they are against the idea ( read original story ...)
New Tokyo Extreme Racer Enters Early Access January 23
In December 2024, developer Genki announced a new Tokyo Xtreme Racer title after an 18-year break. At the time, it was unclear when we would be able to get our hands on it, but now ... Read more The post New Tokyo Extreme Racer Enters Early Access January 23 appeared first on FullCleared. ( read ...
Naomi Osaka, rapper Cordae break up after 5 years together
It’s splitsville for tennis star Naomi Osaka and rapper Cordae after a five-year relationship. The former couple, who welcomed a baby girl named Shai in 2023, are officially over, according to the four-time Grand Slam champ. ( read original story ...)
Morning bid: Spiking yields puncture risk appetite, Japan warns on yen
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Investors go into Wednesday's market trading in Asia with their appetite for risk smothered by the rise in global bond yields. As ever, U.S. Treasury yields ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Renesas to cut less than 5% of global workforce
(Reuters) -Japanese chipmaker Renesas Electronics will cut less than 5% of its global workforce, amounting to fewer than 1,000 positions, as it grapples with sluggish demand for its chips. Renesas, ... ( read original story ...)
Despite Nippon Steel, US and Japan say ties stronger than ever
Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the world’s largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. Reuters provides business, financial, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Carmakers Vow Closer Ties to Regain Ground in China
Japan’s biggest automakers pledged cooperation in tech-focused areas to survive in the rapidly evolving global industry, just as two of its largest car brands begin negotiating a deal that would ... ( read original story ...)