Lauren Rose Kocher never worked full-time in the US, so her understanding of corporate culture was formed almost entirely in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Peter Thiel sells off full stake in crypto company
SEC filing shows Thiel fully exited Ethereum treasury firm.
Japan Nikkei Broke Out: Butterfly Effects On S&P 500
The Nikkei 225 surged past 58,000, driven by Takaichi’s pro-growth reforms and a structural re-rating of Japanese equities. Rising JGB yields—30-year now above 3.5%—signal a secular shift in the bond ...
Are Yokohama Tires Better Than Goodyear? What Consumer Reports Data Says
Both Yokohama and Goodyear are well-known tire brands, but testing by Consumer Reports uncovers performance gaps worth considering before you buy. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama announced as site of new Ericsson Japan R&D Center
Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) new telecom innovation R&D Center in Japan, announced in May 2025 as part of ongoing investment initiatives, will be located in Yokohama, south of the capital Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
3 men briefly buried under snow in northern Japan, 1 unconscious
Three men were buried under snow in northern Japan on Wednesday before being rescued, with one of them, likely in his 60s, unconsci ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Coast Guard keeps Tokyo Bay safe, five minutes at a time
At the Tokyo Wan Vessel Traffic Service Center, four teams of 20 marine traffic controllers monitor the hundreds of vessels that traverse Tokyo Bay. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US Reach $36 Billion of Gas, Mineral Deals in Trump Pact
Japan plans to invest up to $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects, the first tranche of its $550 billion commitment under the trade agreement it struck with President Donald Trump.
Trump lauds Japan’s pledge to invest $36 billion in US oil, gas and critical mineral projects
The commitment represents the first tranche of investments by Japan following a landmark trade deal between the two countries. ( read original story ...)
Takaichi reelected as Japan’s prime minister with a goal of pushing to the right
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been reappointed by Parliament after last week's landslide election win that gave her a strong public mandate. ( read original story ...)
Alone in Japan by Tom Feiling — a country in crisis
In 2040, just a decade and a half from now, the list of 10 most populous countries in the world is likely to include Nigeria, Pakistan and Indonesia. Missing will be one country that has been a ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura Plans Japan Crypto Exchange Launch by End of 2026
Nomura plans to launch a Japan crypto exchange by end of 2026 as Daiwa and SMBC Nikko explore entry ahead of possible crypto ETF rule changes.
Asian shares advance, Japan outperforms
In Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 rose 1.2% to 57,249.43 by midday trading, News.Az reports, citing AP. The advance came as lawmakers prepared ...
Ericsson to set-up new Japan R&D centre in Yokohama, to hire 300 engineers for 5G, Open RAN
Ericsson announces a new research and development center in Yokohama, Japan, focusing on 5G and Open RAN technologies, with plans to hire 300 engineers by 2026, boosting local economy and innovation. ( read original story ...)
ZeroBaseOne to wrap up 150,000-fan world tour with two encore concerts in Japan
K-pop boy band ZeroBaseOne will hold encore concerts in Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday and Friday as it winds down its world tour and prepares to continue as a five-member group. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ami Nakai surges into Olympic lead after short program as US struggles at the Winter Games
MILAN (AP) — Ami Nakai and Japanese teammate Kaori Sakamoto upstaged Alysa Liu and the rest of the “Blade Angels” on Tuesday night. Nakai rode her opening triple axel to a career-best 78.71 points in ... ( read original story ...)