Its vehicles look like sleek grey minivans that will run on demand between Tokyo Teleport Station, Kokusai Tenjijo Station and Miraikan Museum. These taxis will have a person in the driver’s seat, but they will only supervise the vehicle’s autonomous ... ( read original story ...)
Typhoon Shanshan disrupts Japan travel: Cancels flights, shuts down bullet trains
There were also delays on other parts of the high-speed network and local trains, Central Japan Railway and West Japan Railway said. Going forward, some bullet train operations may be cancelled or suspended later this week, depending on the course of the ... ( read original story ...)
Travelling to Japan? Here’s how you can shop tax-free. Know if you’re eligible for it, how to get VAT refunded & more
How do you know if you’re eligible for tax-free shopping in Japan? The biggest difference between tax-free shopping in Japan and the country’s duty-free shops at airports is that you need to meet specific eligibility criteria for the former. ( read original story ...)
Support orgs step in as Japan’s homeless cope with round-the-clock extreme heat
OSAKA -- This summer saw record-breaking heat in Japan. Days of scorching temperatures were followed by "tropical nights," which remained above 25 degrees Celsius. This heat is dangerous for everyone, but how much more unbearable must it be for those ... ( read original story ...)
‘Most frugal woman’ in Japan spends RM6.10 a day on food, saves enough to buy three houses by 34
A thrifty, animal-loving Japanese woman has been dubbed “the most frugal girl ... After graduating from university she worked for a property agent and was careful with her salary. To minimise costs ... ( read original story ...)
Japan furious after Chinese warplane enters country’s airspace
including remote islands that are considered key to Japan's defense strategy in the region. Register now for one of the Evening Standard’s newsletters. From a daily news briefing to Homes & Property ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank proposes $684M investment in Sharp, deal remains unclear – report
Masayoshi Son's SoftBank ( OTCPK:SFTBY) plans to park about ¥100B yen (~$684M) in a Japanese electronics company — Sharp ( OTCPK:SHCAY) ( OTCPK:SHCAF ), Kyodo News Japan reported on Thursday. The ...
Industrial Reits maintain resilience despite sector’s slowdown
Improvements were mainly attributed to revenue contributions from the data centre in Osaka, which MIT acquired in September 2023, as well as new leases and renewals across various properties. MIT’s ...
Sony Hikes PlayStation 5 Price in Japan Citing Cost Volatility
Sony Group Corp. is raising the price of its PlayStation 5 in Japan by 19% to nearly ¥80,000 ($550) almost four years into the console’s life cycle. The surprise move comes even as PS5 sales have slowed and Sony is widely expected to refresh its ... ( read original story ...)
Possible Seven & i takeover ‘historic’ for corporate Japan, Artisan’s Herrick says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Seven & i Holdings must act fast to negotiate a takeover bid from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard that has "historic implications", according to a fund manager at activist shareholder Artisan Partners. Couche-Tard, owner of ... ( read original story ...)
‘Cat employees’ at Tokyo office boost efficiency for human co-workers
TOKYO -- A system engineering firm here has 11 unusual employees ... so having the cats interrupt us is just the right amount of change of pace." When the business purchased the four-story building ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese town quietly removes its Mount Fuji-blocking barrier
A small town in Japan that received international attention for its controversial decision to block views of Mount Fuji has quietly reversed its decision. Fujikawaguchiko, at the base of Mount ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips as tech losses weigh; softer yen buoys exports
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average dipped in morning trade on Tuesday, as domestic technology shares followed declines on Wall Street to drag on the index, while a pause in the yen’s push higher supported buybacks of export-related shares. The Nikkei ...
Japan’s SBI to take big stake in AI unicorn Preferred Networks
TOKYO -- Japanese financial services group SBI Holdings plans to invest around 10 billion yen ($69 million) in Tokyo-based Preferred Networks and work with the startup on designing chips for artificial intelligence, Nikkei has learned.
Casimero and Kyoguchi lead Oct. 13 show in Yokohama
Former bantamweight champion John Riel Casimero and former unified light flyweight champion Hiroto Kyoguchi will be in action on fighter-turned-promoter Masayuki Ito’s next show on October 13th. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher as exporters boosted by weaker yen
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo Stocks ended higher Tuesday as exporters were buoyed by the yen's depreciation against the U.S. dollar, although gains were limited by sharp declines among chip-related shares. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 178.40 ... ( read original story ...)