NEC Corporation ("NEC"), and NTT DATA Japan Corporation ("NTT DATA") today announced the pilot deployment of Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management ("UTM") system at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo tickets being resold at exorbitant prices as closing date nears
One adult 9 a.m. entry ticket for Oct. 5, originally ¥7,500, was selling online for ¥59,000 — over seven times the official cost. ( read original story ...)
Used condo prices rise in Tokyo amid lower new unit supplies
A survey shows that prices of used condominiums in central Tokyo continue to rise amid falling supplies of newly built units. The average topped 100 million yen, or about 680,000 dollars, for the ... ( read original story ...)
Coincheck Group N.V. (CNCK) Acquires Aplo ASAS to Target Institutional Crypto Investors
Coincheck Group N.V. (NASDAQ:CNCK) is one of the best cryptocurrency stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. On September 2, the company agreed to acquire Aplo SAS. The acquisition of the ...
Naomi Osaka used perfect tennis puns to name her Labubu at US Open
After both matches that she played during the US Open so far, tennis star Naomi Osaka has debuted different bedazzled Labubu dolls on her bag. Osaka, the No. 24 ranked women's tennis player in the ...
‘Taiwan Plus’ Debuts in Osaka, Strengthening Taiwan-Japan Connection
The cultural festival "Taiwan Plus," organized by the Taiwan General Association of Chinese Culture (GACC), was held in Osaka, Japan, for the first time this year. In conjunction with the Ministry of ...
Columbia Univ. professor, renowned economist Takatoshi Ito dies at 74
Takatoshi Ito, a Columbia University professor known for his expertise in international finance and a proponent of inflation-targetin ...
Japan PM contender Takaichi refrains from blasting BOJ rate hikes
Sanae Takaichi, a contender to become Japan's first female prime minister, said the country's central bank is responsible for deciding specific means of monetary policy, refraining from repeating last ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM says Palestine state recognition ‘when not if’
Japan's prime minister told the United Nations on Tuesday (Sep 23) that Tokyo's recognition of the State of Palestine was only a question of time, saying he was "indignant" at recent comments by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM Ishiba calls for Security Council reform at UN General Assembly
Japan's Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru has called for a reform of the United Nations Security Council, and indicated Japan may recognize Palestinian statehood if Israel takes further actions to block a ... ( read original story ...)
[Award Alert] ANA Business Class to Tokyo From 41K Points
Want to experience All Nippon Airways’ renowned business class for yourself? This award alert is especially exciting because it’s for July to September 2026 — so you can plan ahead! This is a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Metaplanet Announces $632M Bitcoin (BTC) Purchase
Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. has executed what stands as the most substantial single Bitcoin purchase by an Asian public company to date.
Tokyo Launches Asian Students’ Film Conference as Festival and Market Unveil Major Programming
The Tokyo International Film Festival is expanding its commitment to emerging talent with the launch of a new showcase section, Asian Students' Film Conference, featuring 15 under-60-minute films from ... ( read original story ...)
Meeting on Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan
On September 16, 2025, Prime Minister Ishiba held a meeting on Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan, at the Prime Minister’s Office. ( read original story ...)
Shinsegae Hyperground Launches K-Brand Pop-Up in Tokyo’s Shibuya
Shinsegae Department Store’s K-brand overseas expansion support platform, ‘Shinsegae Hyperground,’ is entering Tokyo’s Shibuya district in Japan. Through Shinsegae Hyperground, the department store ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity contracts further in September, PMI shows
Japan's manufacturing sector activity fell at the fastest pace in six months in September, driven by further declines in new orders, a private sector survey showed on Wednesday. The S&P Global flash ... ( read original story ...)