Gotcha is a store in downtown Osaka that deals primarily in Pokémon cards, and to a lesser extent Yu-Gi-Oh! ones too. Like a lot of collectibles shops, Gotcha operates as a buyer and a seller, both ... ( read original story ...)
Train near Tokyo hits pole; hundreds stuck in stifling heat
A train scheduled to accommodate a fireworks display near Tokyo crashed over the weekend, trapping hundreds of passengers without air conditioning for hours. ( read original story ...)
Japanese oil refiner taps into blue carbon, eyeing crediting business
Japanese oil refiner taps into blue carbon, eyeing crediting business; Australia Market Roundup: Santos signs MoU on Bayu-Undan CCS, NZ hydrogen company secures NSW ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank eyes profit after Vision Fund’s US$48bil losses
The Japanese conglomerate is fighting to regain its footing after losing ¥6.9 trillion (US$48 billion) at the Vision Fund investment unit in the last two fiscal years.
Japan’s Nikkei ends higher; Astellas surges on US FDA nod for treatment
Japan's Nikkei share average reversed course to end higher on Monday as investors took a fresh view on strong domestic corporate earnings, while drugmaker Astellas surged on the U.S. approval of ...
One weekend’s TwitX chaos brings threats from Japan; indemnity promises for users; prominent account seizures
Japan’s Ministry of Finance issued a warning late last week regarding an account on the platform formerly known as Twitter that impersonates its top currency official, Masato Kanda, in just one of a ...
Vietnamese culture and trade promoted in Osaka
The Asia-Japan Economic-Cultural Cooperation Center officially made its debut on August 6 in Osaka, Japan, with the ultimate aim of introducing Vietnamese specialties and cultural characteristics, as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Public Workers May Get Biggest Salary Gains in 26 Years
Japanese civil servants may see the biggest base salary increases in more than two decades, following historic pay hikes in the private sector agreed during spring wage negotiations. ( read original story ...)
Iran’s foreign minister in first Japan visit since 2019
Iran's foreign minister visited Japan on Monday for the first time since 2019 to meet his opposite number, officials said, with a meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also reportedly on the cards. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama FC stuns first-place Kobe
Shion Inoue and Ryoya Yamashita struck as Yokohama FC stunned leader Vissel Kobe 2-0 at home in the J. League first division Sunday. ( read original story ...)
4 flights unable to take off at Osaka Int’l Airport after missing curfew
One Japan Airlines (JAL) flight and three All Nippon Airways (ANA) flights with passengers on board couldn't take off at Osaka International ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Massive Grass Fire Breaks Out At Fireworks Festival Venue In Tokyo 7
A large grass fire broke out at the Itabashi Fireworks Festival in northwestern Tokyo on Saturday, August 5, forcing the cancellation of the event due to safety concerns. According to ( read original story ...)
Tokyo considers long-range strike role for C-2 transport
The Japanese Ministry of Defense (JMOD) is considering using its Kawasaki C-2 tactical transports to launch missiles mounted on pallets from the aircraft's cargo ramp. ( read original story ...)
Sumitomo, Australia’s Liontown to study lithium hydroxide production in Japan
Japanese trading company Sumitomo Corp and Australian lithium developer Liontown Resources said on Monday they had agreed to work together to study producing lithium hydroxide in Japan. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank May Turn Profit After $48 Billion in Vision Fund Losses
SoftBank Group Corp.’s Vision Fund is likely to return to profitability after five quarters of losses, thanks to an artificial-intelligence-fueled rebound that’s lifting startup valuations.The ...
Japan’s Nikkei trades flat; Astellas surges on US FDA nod for AMD drug
Japan's Nikkei share average surrendered most of its early losses to trade flat on Monday, as investors took a fresh view on strong domestic corporate earnings, while drugmaker Astellas surged on U.S.