SAPPORO--Protesters denounced as hate speech an event here that claims the Ainu people are not indigenous to Japan, which flies in the face of the law of the land. ( read original story ...)
Airport robots handle baggage in Tokyo trial
Japan Airlines is testing humanoid robots at Haneda Airport to handle baggage and cargo as airports face growing demand and worker shortages. ( read original story ...)
Crypto giants pushed to ease rules on risky assets in Senate bill
Coinbase, Kraken and Gemini suggested earlier this year that lawmakers scrap a provision barring the listing of certain digital assets at risk of manipulation.
Leveraging the Legacy of the 2025 Osaka Expo — SkyDrive and Partners Launch Japan’s First Consortium for Vertiport Operations —
SkyDrive Inc. ("SkyDrive"), a leading Japanese developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) (*1) aircraft, is proud to announce the formation of Japan’s first consortium for the ...
Japan confirms year’s first fatal bear attack and suspects two more
Japan has confirmed its first fatal bear attack of 2026 after recording an unprecedented 13 casualties last year. ( read original story ...)
Bear kills woman in Japan, 2 more fatal attacks suspected
Japan confirmed the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year. ( read original story ...)
Goldman-Backed ‘Go’ Seeks $1.3 Billion Valuation in Tokyo IPO
Taxi-hailing app operator Go Inc. is targeting a valuation of about ¥200 billion ($1.3 billion) for its initial public offering that may raise as much as ¥90 billion, according to people familiar with ...
Former Nürburgring 24h winner explains why Yokohama still cannot match Michelin
Nürburgring 24h winner, Robin Frijns explains to GPblog why those on Yokohama tyres will not be able to match Michelin teams, including Max Verstappen's, next weekend. ( read original story ...)
Man in Tokyo allegedly sold over 10,000 shoplifted items over 7 years
A 49-year-old South Korean national was arrested May 7 on suspicion of theft for allegedly stealing 15 books from a store in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms year’s first fatal bear attack, two others suspected
TOKYO: Japanese authorities confirmed Friday (May 8) the first fatal bear attack of 2026, with media reports saying police were also investigating two other possible cases.The victim, reportedly a ... ( read original story ...)
New Nvidia deal pumps crypto stock
The company rebranded to IREN in November 2024, signaling the strategic reset. It has since secured a Microsoft GPU contract, acquired enterprise cloud firm Mirantis, and now just landed a 5-gigawatt ...
Nikkei 225 Forecast: AI Momentum and 60,000 Breakout Point to More Upside
The Nikkei 225 hit record highs after Japan’s Golden Week closure as SoftBank and semiconductor stocks surged on the global AI rally, while the breakout above 60,000 keeps 65,000 in focus.
Olympics: Tokyo, Shanghai picked as qualifier venues for 2028 LA Games
The International Olympic Committee said Thursday that Tokyo and Shanghai have been picked among the qualifier venues ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto thief sentenced to federal prison after lavish spending spree
U.S. Department of Justice warns crypto crime is no longer happening safely behind a screen.
Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train ridership up 4% in Japan’s 13-day holiday
Ridership on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train line during the 13-day Golden Week holiday travel period through Wednesday rose 4 p ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution. ( read original story ...)