Social media platform X will start hiring engineers in Japan, chief executive Linda Yaccarino said in a post on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Toshiba to Invest in Rohm’s New Power Chip Plant in Japan’s Miyazaki -Sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Toshiba plans to invest in Rohm's new plant in southern Japan to produce power management chips, two sources with knowledge of the matter said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japanese restaurant that offered slaps on payment stops the rare service
The restaurant named ‘Shachihoka-ya’ located in Nagoya city, used to offer slaps starting from 300 Japanese Yen (Rs 170 approximately). ( read original story ...)
No travel agencies selling Osaka expo tickets over the counter despite organizer promises
Counter to the 2025 World Exposition organizer's expectations, only four of the eight travel agencies commissioned to offer advance tickets t ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man for deliberately killing pigeon with his car
Please tell me this is satire,’ one social media commentator writes. But Japanese authorities say driver violated wildlife protection laws ... ( read original story ...)
Prosecutors noted Tokyo police could been seen as twisting reading of law in dropped case
Prosecutors noted Tokyo police could be seen as having twisted the interpretation of the law to form a case against a chemical equipment make ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo makes high school free for all families, even the rich ones
Despite its characterization as a studious society that values formal education, high school isn’t part of compulsory education in Japan. That said, the chances of finding employment that pays enough ... ( read original story ...)
Fundraising scandal in Japan’s ruling party turns heat on embattled PM Kishida
Japan's ruling party faced mounting scrutiny on Thursday amid reports that lawmakers will be investigated over fundraising - a scandal that threatens to further dent Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ... ( read original story ...)
Oppenheimer to Finally Be Released in Japan, After Nuclear Controversy
Christopher Nolan’s film about the “father of the atomic bomb” will finally hit theaters in the only country to ever experience a nuclear attack. ( read original story ...)
U.S. military grounds all Osprey aircraft after fatal Japan crash
The Air Force said a preliminary investigation suggested that the crash, which killed eight U.S. airmen, might have been caused by a problem with the aircraft. ( read original story ...)
Kyoto Animation fire: Japan prosecutors seek death penalty over blaze that killed 36
Shinji Aoba has admitted starting fire but has pleaded not guilty, saying a psychological disorder makes him incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong ( read original story ...)
Oppenheimer to finally be released in Japan after ‘Barbenheimer’ backlash
Internet references conflating the two films drew anger in Japan, which was twice attacked by nuclear weapons during the second world war ... ( read original story ...)
Japan firms see more listing-related burdens as TSE, shareholder pressure mount – Reuters poll
Most Japanese companies feel burdens related to being listed have increased amid growing pressure from shareholders and regulators for better governance and capital strategies, a Reuters monthly poll ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Prosecutors to Investigate Ruling Party Heavyweights Over Fundraising -Yomiuri
The probe focuses on funds raised by the biggest faction in the LDP which was once led by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, and both Trade Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura and Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno had overseen the faction's bookkeeping in the past five years, the Yomiuri said. ( read original story ...)
Asia Hedge Funds Avert China Turmoil With Bets on Japan, AI
Asia hedge funds are set to post improved performances in 2023 after dodging the China investment minefield with winning bets tied to Japan’s rebound, economic trends and the AI-fueled technology rally. ( read original story ...)
Mets owner Steve Cohen went to Japan to meet with pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns went to Japan before the winter meetings to speak with free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and his family. “I think it demonstrates Steve’s commitment to do everything he possibly can to bring players to New York, ( read original story ...)