The Philippine armed forces said Japan and Australia “expressed willingness” to take part in joint maritime patrols with it and the US in disputed waters. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Asakusa Samba Carnival returns after 4-yr COVID hiatus
The Asakusa Samba Carnival, a late-summer Tokyo highlight, returned Sunday following a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ... ( read original story ...)
Exploring Tokyo Jazz Joints
Tokyo Jazz Joints documents these vibrant vinyl listening spaces – gaining traction across the globe – in a photo project, podcast and new coffee table book ... ( read original story ...)
WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2023 Betting Odds and Match Previews for September 15, Women’s Singles
Today there are four matches scheduled for the semifinals and the quarterfinals in the WTA Osaka, Japan Women Singles 2023, highlighted by No. 35-ranked Lin Zhu going head-to-head with No. 39 ( read original story ...)
All public school trips in Tokyo’s Minato Ward to be overseas
(Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Third-year students at all public junior high schools in a central Tokyo ward will go abroad for their school trips starting from April 2024, with subsidies of around 500,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Is China’s Economic Predicament as Bad as Japan’s? It Could Be Worse
China is facing some economic challenges that Japan didn’t after its 1980s bubble. ( read original story ...)
Japan Post Plans Redevelopment of Urban Centers, Nikkei Says
Japan Post Holdings Co. is planning to convert some 20 properties it owns into mixed-development complexes in a bid to reduce reliance on financial operations, according to the Nikkei. ( read original story ...)
Japan calling: foreign digital nomads embrace work and travel lifestyle in Tokyo and beyond
Japan is laying the welcome mat to attract foreign digital nomads to work and travel in cities and towns across the country More tech-savvy workers from around the world are already embracing the ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Architect’s residence in Kyoto Pref. blends in beautifully with nature
A Japanese architect's fifth residence harmonizing with nature in this western Japan town is said to be the culmination of his pur･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Big in Japan: how an Englishman abroad turned his blunders into a bestseller
The video “12 things NOT to do in Japan” begins with an Englishman explaining that he did most of his reading about the country’s etiquette “on the horrific 12-hour flight between London and Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian tennis champion Kichenok shuns post-match handshake with Russian player after triumph in Japan
Ukrainian doubles tennis player Nadiya Kichenok refused to shake hands with Russian Anna Kalinskaya after winning the WTA 250 doubles tournament in Osaka, Japan on Sept. 16. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Innovative Approach To Crypto Token Equity Financing: A Game Changer For Startups?
In a groundbreaking move, Japan allows startups to leverage crypto tokens as an alternative to traditional stocks during public funding ventures. Th ...
Inside Tokyo’s luxurious Bulgari hotel: An oasis from which to explore all the Japanese capital has to offer
The Italian jewellery house’s new hotel has opened in a city with more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other, and a societal dedication to perfection, and the high-end hospitality here is ... ( read original story ...)
Lt. Governor positive about business, trade after leading delegation in Japan
A delegation led by Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton is back from Japan, and she believes the trade mission met its goal.“We are home to more Japanese businesses than any other Midwestern state, and our ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsui to comply with Arctic LNG 2-related U.S. sanctions
Japan's Mitsui said on Saturday it is committed to complying with restrictions in the wake of fresh U.S. sanctions related to Russia's Arctic LNG 2 liquefied natural gas project in which it holds a ... ( read original story ...)
Arm IPO: What You Need To Know
First, let’s define an anchor investor. An anchor investor is a strategic supporter of an IPO that buys a stake prior to the IPO’s initiation. The amount bought by the anchor investor is ...