SoftBank plans to transform a former Sharp LCD panel plant in Japan into a data centre for operating artificial intelligence agents developed in collaboration with U.S.-based ChatGPT creator, OpenAI, ... ( read original story ...)
ServiceNow launches Yokohama platform
ServiceNow (NOW) has announced the ServiceNow Platform Yokohama release. “We announced ServiceNow AI Agent solutions in January. Today, we’re ... ( read original story ...)
ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) Unleashes AI Agents And Enhanced Automation In Yokohama Platform Release
ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) recently launched its Yokohama platform with significant AI enhancements aimed at improving business efficiency, governance, and automation. Despite these advancements, which ... ( read original story ...)
Chicago Cubs star swaps baseball bat for samurai sword during practice ahead of Tokyo Series
Chicago Cubs star Seiya Suzuki has taken training to a new level after swapping his baseball bat for a samurai sword. ( read original story ...)
Khloé Kardashian breaks silence on Thanksgiving rift with Tokyo Toni
Tokyo Toni (real name Shalana Hunter) is Blac Chyna’s mother. Blac Chyna (real name Angela White) and Khloé’s brother, Rob Kardashian, had their daughter, Dream, in 2016 before splitting in 2017. In November 2024, Khloé and Toni became involved in a public disagreement over their Thanksgiving activities. ( read original story ...)
A Rare Auction in Japan: 165,000 Tons of Emergency Rice
The government held a rare auction this week to make up for a rice shortage that an official called “truly unthinkable.” ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas forecasts domestic thermal power capacity to hit 3.2 GW by 2026
Osaka Gas , Japan's second-largest city gas provider, said its domestic thermal power generation capacity will reach 3.2 gigawatts by 2026 with the planned launch of two 600-megawatt gas-fired power ... ( read original story ...)
Electric buses go on show one month before Osaka Expo 2025
There is just one month to go until EXPO 2025 gets underway on the island of Yumeshima in Osaka. Officials are getting everything ready to roll for opening day, and that includes a fleet of electric ... ( read original story ...)
Ohtani’s Tokyo Airport Arrival Hidden From Fans Hoping to Catch a Glimpse of Japanese Star
Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda airport lined up 10 deep and hoping to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrived in Tokyo ( read original story ...)
13 accused of unlicensed haulage at Osaka Expo venue, other construction sites
Police have arrested five individuals and referred eight others to prosecutors for an alleged scheme to lend legitimate haulage firms' names ... ( read original story ...)
Ohtani’s Tokyo airport arrival hidden from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the local star
Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda airport lined up 10 deep and hoping to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrived in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan union group says gained hefty average 2025 pay hike, albeit less than last year
A major Japanese labour union group said on Thursday its member unions had struck agreements for substantial wage hikes, although the average rise of just over 5% was slightly smaller than last year. ( read original story ...)
Ito, Ueda back in Japan squad for crunch World Cup qualifiers
Hiroki Ito and Ayase Ueda were named in the Japan squad for this month's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on Thursday, recalled by coach Hajime Moriyasu after lengthy ... ( read original story ...)
22-Year-Old Influencer Fatally Stabbed While Livestreaming In Tokyo
A 22-year-old social media influencer was killed Tuesday after being stabbed dozens of times while livestreaming in Tokyo. The Tokyo police arrested 42-year-old Kenichi Takano on charges related to ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested in Tokyo stabbing tracked victim through livestream
Police turned over Kenichi Takano to prosecutors on suspicion of murder, believing he used the livestream to track the victim's location. ( read original story ...)
Major Japan union group says agreements struck for average 5.37% pay hike
A major Japanese labour union group said on Thursday its member unions had struck agreements for hefty wage hikes with employers for a third consecutive year. UA Zensen, an umbrella group representing ... ( read original story ...)