Japan's industry ministry said on Tuesday it has approved subsidies worth up to 590 billion yen ($3.9 billion) for chip foundry venture Rapidus as Tokyo pushes forward with plans to rebuild the ... ( read original story ...)
The Rice of Success: Tokyo Sushi Master Hiroyuki Musashi on His Dedication to Detail
With: The chef cultivates his own rice, makes his own sake, and follows the tenets of traditional Edomae sushi in preparation for his renowned omakase meals ... ( read original story ...)
In attempt to connect with young people, Japan’s royal family debuts on Instagram
Japan's imperial family has made their Instagram debut, sharing photos and videos showcasing Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's recent public engagements. ( read original story ...)
Land of Rising Sun dear to Jerusalem
For the second time in his career, Melvin Jerusalem is bringing home a major boxing title after a trip to his favorite hunting ground, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Jerusalem raises another championship banner for Philippine boxing
This after Jerusalem squeezed out a split decision victory over the previously unbeaten Japanese champion Yudai Shigeoka to claim the World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight title on Easter Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
OpenAI to open office in Tokyo as it plots global growth spurt
OpenAI is reportedly gearing up to open an office in Tokyo this month — the ChatGPT-maker’s third international office as it expands its global footprint. The Japan hub will be ... ( read original story ...)
Attempting to draw youth, Japan’s royal family debuts Instagram. But so far, no candid photos shared
Japan’s imperial family made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts on Monday, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media. The Imperial Household ... ( read original story ...)
ONE Announces New Transpacific Service from February 2025
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced its Transpacific service starting from February 2025 which will deploy 16 core weekly ... ( read original story ...)
Thai Reality Show Fully Booked Episode 3 Recap: Idols Head to Osaka for Restaurant Opening
The Thai cooking reality show Fully Booked released episode 3 on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. ICT on GMMTV's official YouTube channel. It takes viewers on an exciting adventure as six idols from ... ( read original story ...)
Jerusalem beats Shigeoka for WBC title on Easter Sunday
MELVIN Jerusalem is world champion again. The 30-year-old Filipino knocked down Yudai Shigeoka twice on the way to a split decision win and wrest the WBC minimumweight title on Easter Sunday at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s royal family makes formal debut on Instagram as world’s oldest monarchy tries to draw youth
Japan’s imperial family has made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new fiscal year starts in April, various changes underway
Three bus operators in and around Sapporo City in Hokkaido, have, from April, reduced their bus services by a total of more than 400. Nishi-Nippon Railroad has from April moved up the time of its last ... ( read original story ...)
Hollys Enters Japanese Market to Open First Overseas Store in Osaka
Hollys, a leading coffee chain in South Korea, said on Monday, April 1, that it will open its first store in Japan. The company is an affiliate of the KG Group, and it will bring the Holly brand to ... ( read original story ...)
‘Oppenheimer’ finally opens in Japan, the only nation to experience horror of nuclear war
Japanese moviegoers finally got a chance to see the Oscar-winning biopic eight months after its worldwide release. ( read original story ...)
Man stabbed in Osaka; work colleague suspected, police say
A Vietnamese man was stabbed on Sunday and is in a critical condition in hospital, police said. According to police, the incident occurred at around 3 p.m. on a street in Hirano Ward, Kyodo News ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts partial ban to give green light to ride-hailing services in Tokyo, Kyoto
Japan has long banned services that allow private-hire drivers to serve as unofficial cabbies. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)