The figure reached 10,505, up for the fourth straight year, reflecting a rise in failures among small companies. ( read original story ...)
3 dead, 1 missing after 40-meter scaffolding collapse near Tokyo
According to public broadcaster NHK, the accident occurred at around 4:30 pm local time on Monday at a portside steelmaking complex in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. A scaffold standing approximately ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber to exhibit at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that, together with its US sales subsidiary, Yokohama Aerospace America, Inc., it will participate in the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026, to be held in Hamburg ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo DisneySea to celebrate its 25th anniversary as a ‘Sparkling Jubilee’
The event, dubbed the 'Sparkline Jubilee,' will feature park-wide decorations in an ocean-blue theme color and run from April 15 until March of next year. ( read original story ...)
Incident: Cathay Pacific B773 near Osaka on Apr 7th 2026, engine oil problem
A Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300, registration B-KQO performing flight CX-883 (dep Apr 5th) from Los Angeles,CA (USA) to Hong Kong (China) with 373 people on board, was enroute over the Pacific Ocean ... ( read original story ...)
Park Hotel Tokyo Installs ‘WITHERS TAIZAN BONSAI’, a Recycled Art Piece Redefining the Traditional Bonsai Tree
Experience Wabi Sabi through a sustainable bonsai plant, a recycled art project breathing new life into Japanese art at ( read original story ...)
Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep Coordinate in Valentino and Chanel for Tokyo Premiere
Prior to the Tokyo premiere, Hathaway and Streep hit the Mexico City photo call for “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” As opposed to color coordination, the two stars styled their own respective looks, with Streep in a flowing navy shirtdress by Schiaparelli and Hathaway in a shimmering minidress from Stella McCartney’s fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection. ( ...
Emily Ratajkowski’s Loosely Tied Robe Serves as a Dress in Tokyo Photo
Emily Ratajkowski is in the spotlight once again thanks to her new photos. The model has been enjoying an exotic trip in Japan with boyfriend Romain Gavras. In a latest photo dump, she slayed in a robe. ( read original story ...)
Death toll after 40m scaffolding collapse near Tokyo rises to 3
One worker who likely fell into the ocean remained missing on April 8. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Charlotte lands 2,000 finance jobs as major Japanese bank expands to the city
The jobs will pay an average wage of $165,316. And the bank is in line to get a hefty incentives package from NC, county and city officials.
Yokohama Advan V61 Named OE for GAC Toyota Wildlander in China
Yokohama announced its Advan V61 was selected as OE tire for GAC Toyota Wildlander SUV in China, including hybrid models. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Ownership Is Evolving. Here’s What New Buyers Should Know.
What trends are driving crypto ownership forward in a meaningful way? And what does that mean for new investors? We'll tell you.
American Crypto Fraud Topped $11 Billion in 2025, Shattering Records: FBI
Americans lost over $11 billion to crypto fraud in 2025, with investment scams driving the majority of losses, according to the FBI.
» Deer that appeared in downtown Osaka gets a new home, a new name, and a lot of snacks[Video]
▼ Video of Shika-yan’s naming ceremony and new home. The Shika-yan name combines shika, the Japanese word for “deer,” and -yan, a sentence-ending emphasizer used in Osaka and the Kansai region, the ... ( read original story ...)
Investors Are Selling Crypto and Buying Gold Due to Volatility Concerns: MarketWise Survey
A growing share of U.S. bitcoin investors are shifting part of their portfolios into gold as sentiment turns after years of crypto volatility.
Best Crypto to Buy in April 2026 While the Market Is in Extreme Fear
The crypto market has been under pressure for weeks, and it shows in both price and sentiment. The Fear and Greed Index is sitting at 12, deep in extreme fear, and has been at that level for more than ...