Police have launched a manhunt for a 44-year-old man in western Tokyo after he attacked high school students with a hammer and sprayed an unknown liquid at the responding officers. According to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department, ( read original story ...)
SoftBank targets $100B IPO for AI robotics venture Roze
Japan’s SoftBank Group (SFTBY) is planning to create a new AI and robotics company designed to automate data center construction, with an eye on a roughly $100B U.S. IPO, FT reported, citing sources.
SoftBank plots IPO for new robotics venture
Roze AI plans to focus on AI and robotics, an area CEO Masayoshi Son sees as the ‘next frontier’ for SoftBank.
Citigroup’s Japan banking head seeks expansion despite talent crunch
Besides investment banking, the firm’s other main businesses there include trading, corporate and commercial banking as well as transaction services Read more at The Business Times.
Actor Ken Matsudaira performs signature samba dance in Yokohama to pray for sunny holidays
YOKOHAMA -- Actor Ken Matsudaira performed "Matsuken Samba II" from a platform 15 meters high at Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise on April 27, praying･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
RYZE jiujitsu secures titles at Marianas Pro Nagoya
Representing the high technical standard of the Marianas, RYZE Martial Arts and Fitness Academy returned home in mid-March following a successful campaign at the Marianas Pro Nagoya. The team secured ... ( read original story ...)
Hammer-wielding man attacks Tokyo teenagers: Reports
TOKYO: A man wielding a hammer wounded five people in Tokyo, including a teenager who was allegedly struck in the face, local media said on Thursday (Apr 30).Violent crime is rare in Japan, which has ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Oil Spike and Weak Output Hit Japan Stocks Below 60,000
The Nikkei 225 slipped below 60,000 as higher oil prices, weak factory output, and Middle East tensions pressured Japan stocks, while a breakout above 60,000 could revive bullish momentum.
Citi’s Japan banking head seeks expansion despite talent crunch
Japan was one of the few nations selected by Citigroup for strategic investments, including hiring more bankers for underwriting securities and advising on mergers.
Nagoya University unveils ultra-fast SMART enzyme screening system
Nagoya University researchers have developed the SMART assay, a platform that screens enzymes at the single-molecule level, drastically reducing time and cost compared to conventional methods. By ... ( read original story ...)
6 trending nightlife spots to hit up across Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto
New bars, artsy music venues, a 24-hour wellness retreat and other after-dark essentials from both East and West ... ( read original story ...)
Mountain festival marks spring arrival high above Tokyo
A centuries-old festival that heralds spring drew hundreds of worshippers to a mountain in Tokyo on Wednesday, as robed Shinto priests led a procession to a sacred shrine at the summit. At dawn, the ... ( read original story ...)
Humanoid robots take on baggage duty at Tokyo airport
Japan Airlines will be testing humanoid robots at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport starting next month. The bots are designed to move baggage and cargo on the tarmac. The trial run is expected to last through ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory output in surprise fall as Iran war takes toll on petroleum-based products
By Kantaro Komiya and Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) - Japan's factory output unexpectedly fell in March as production tumbled for a range of chemical and petroleum-based goods, data showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Immigrants in Japan struggle to keep businesses open after new visa rules
Rules for obtaining or keeping a business manager visa in Japan were changed in October 2025, with a three-year grace period to meet the requirements for those who already have them. Some of these ... ( read original story ...)
Denso drops Rohm buyout after failing to win chipmaker’s backing
NAGOYA, Japan, April 28 (Reuters) - Japanese auto parts manufacturer Denso said on Tuesday it had withdrawn its offer to buy chipmaker Rohm after failing to secure the company's support for a deal ... ( read original story ...)