Replicas of a sword featured in the Harry Potter film franchise have been recalled in Japan for violating the country's strict weapons law. The full-sized replicas of Godric Gryffindor's sword - which ... ( read original story ...)
Bain’s Japan chip IPO is a tough sell
Bain Capital has a tricky job on its hands. The private equity firm is set to list Japanese memory-chip maker Kioxia six years after leading its bold carve-out from Toshiba. Trouble is, it means poor returns for the sellers. ( read original story ...)
How Japan is changing footsteps into electricity
Japan is harnessing renewable energy through piezoelectric technology, converting footfalls into electricity. Piezoelectric sensors are integrated int ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka candidly answers if she is ‘bothered’ by fans greeting her in practices
Before launching her post-pregnancy return, the former world No. 1 also brought back Wim Fissette to her team. The Belgian was someone who guided her to Slam wins in the past and she hoped they could ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Needs Wake-Up Call on Debt, Government Advisor Warns
Japan could use a wake-up call over its mountain of debt through credit rating firms warning of the potential for cuts to sovereign bond ratings, according to a government advisor. ( read original story ...)
Fire breaks out when illumination turned on at Tokyo’s Chanel store
A fire broke out during an illumination event at Chanel's Ginza store in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on the night of Dec. 2. According to the Metropoli ( read original story ...)
He bought a ski house in Japan for $6,000. He says people shouldn’t buy them just because they’re cheap.
People interested in buying a house in Japan should consider how they can contribute to the community, rather than doing it just because it's trendy, Matt Guy told BI. ( read original story ...)
Family of Airman Killed in Japan Osprey Crash Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Scrutiny of the military's Osprey aircraft is ramping up as family members of an Air Force special operations airman who was killed in a crash last year have filed a civil wrongful death lawsuit ... ( read original story ...)
Bear attacks worker, ransacks meat section in Japan supermarket rampage
A bear that ran amok in a supermarket in northern Japan has been caught two days after it attacked a worker, the latest in a surge of encounters between bears and people in the country. ( read original story ...)
YOASOBI Creates a Surreal World on Their Dream Stage at Its First Solo Tokyo Dome Show
In their first-ever dome tour, YOASOBI 5th ANNIVERSARY DOME LIVE 2024 "cho-genjitsu" ("SURREALISM"), YOASOBI performed at Kyocera Dome Osaka on October 26 and 27 and at Tokyo Dome on November 9 and 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Sought to Develop Weaponized Anthrax During WWII, New Research Confirms
A team of Chinese scientists has confirmed the presence of the anthrax-causing bacteria at the site of an infamous Second World War laboratory. ( read original story ...)
Kanye West and Bianca Censori are back in Tokyo in matching outfits after spending the holidays in LA
The couple is now spending time in Tokyo, Japan after spending the holidays in LA, following the rapper's big purchase in Beverly Hills. Bianca was also spotted in November shopping for home decor for ... ( read original story ...)
Step Into Jil Sander’s Biggest Store Yet, Just Opened in Tokyo’s Ginza
While Jil Sander is undergoing a change in its C-suite - with chief executive officer Luca Lo Curzio exiting the company and landing at K-Way last month - its retail rollout hasn't stopped. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sets sights on 20 nuclear reactors’ worth of power through solar cells
Japan plans to generate energy equivalent to 20 nuclear reactors with perovskite solar cells, targeting net zero by 2050. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Sapporo White Illumination
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - November 22, 2024 Sapporo White Illumination, a popular seasonal light event, begins at Odori Park in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 22, 2024. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Commits to 2 More Tournaments in 2025
Tennis fans were delighted to see Naomi Osaka return to action last season. While injuries ultimately cut short her comeback year, the four-time Grand Slam champion is already preparing for the 2025 ... ( read original story ...)