Tokyo lifts two-decade-old hunting ban as bear encounters rise - Authorities allow hunters to cull 34 bears a year from next April ... ( read original story ...)
Keppel acquires majority stake in two Tokyo data centers
Singapore’s Keppel is acquiring a majority stake in two data centers in Tokyo, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Ada Infrastructure breaks ground on latest Tokyo data center
Ada broke ground on the first building at the TKW1 campus in August 2023. Work on the second began in May 2024. The campus will total two 10MW buildings and one 11MW facility. The first was due to go ... ( read original story ...)
Yen rallies sharply as markets raise bets on Bank of Japan rate hikes
By Rae Wee and Harry Robertson SINGAPORE/LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The yen extended gains on Thursday after a sudden burst higher in the previous session, though traders stopped short of attributing ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan mark end of nearly 80-year US Navy presence in Yokohama
U.S. and Japan government officials gathered at Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers to commemorate the return of the 106-acre Naval Housing Annex Negishi to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan services growth hits five-month high, PMI shows
TOKYO, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Japan's services sector expanded at its fastest pace in five months in August, as stronger domestic demand lifted business activity and new work, a private survey showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan police panel urges remote phone analysis to fight anonymous crime groups
A Japan police advisory panel has proposed the early introduction of remote analysis of smartphones used by anonymous, fluid crime groups, de ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s benchmark bond yield rises to 3% for first time in 30 years
By Rocky Swift and Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark 10-year bond yield hit 3% on Tuesday for the first time since September 1996, pushed higher by investor concerns about ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese warships are cruising too close for comfort off Japan’s shores
“It’s a provocation for sure” as Japan faces its most severe security environment since World War II. ( read original story ...)
With Japan tightening rules for foreign residents, some wonder if it’s time to say ‘sayonara’
Only 3.4% of Japan’s population is immigrants. But tougher rules and higher fees are making it even more difficult for foreigners to obtain residency. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama mulls ridesharing to meet demand of growing tourism
YOKOHAMA--With the sharp rebound in the number of inbound tourists visiting Japan and a dearth of taxi drivers, the government of this port city is considering climbing aboard ridesharing for the ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s latest over-the-top US Open outfit is a tribute to 76ers star Allen Iverson
Naomi Osaka cosplayed as Allen Iverson at the 2026 US Open, but the NBA Hall of Famer never played in New York and was never a Nike athlete. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Debuts Nike’s Basketball-Inspired US Open Look With Allen Iverson Tribute
Naomi Osaka debuted a Nike basketball-inspired US Open look paying tribute to Allen Iverson, part of a custom Who Decides War walk-on ensemble. ( read original story ...)
CORTIS Closes Debut World Tour in Yokohama Starting Friday
CORTIS closes its debut world tour with three nights at Yokohama's Pia Arena MM, Sept. 4-6, days after a TikTok Songs of the Summer honor. ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan condemn North Korea-Russia military ties
South Korea and Japan condemned North Korea's deployment of troops and transfer of missiles to support Russia in its war against Ukraine during a U.N. General Assembly forum Tuesday, ... ( read original story ...)
A Jewel Box of Creators in Tokyo
The Kuramae district in Japan’s largest city was once filled with warehouses. Now, it’s a haven for artist studios and craftspeople. ( read original story ...)