YOKOHAMA—No ghosts haunt the “phantom” automat located in a corner of Kannai Station along the Yokohama Municipal Subway. ( read original story ...)
ServiceNow’s New Yokohama Release: Focus On Agentic AI, Automation
The ServiceNow Now platform Yokohama release includes the vendor’s full-court press on bringing agentic AI to every corner of the enterprise digital workload business. ( read original story ...)
Couche-Tard goes on charm offensive for Seven & i with Tokyo visit
NEW YORK] Alimentation Couche-Tard will seek to address antitrust concerns of Japan’s Seven & i as the Canadian company’s management kicks off a Tokyo visit to push forward talks for its US$47 billion bid for the operator of 7-Eleven convenience stores. ( read original story ...)
Major Japan firms agree to big wage hikes, impact on BOJ policy in focus
Many of Japan's biggest companies from tech conglomerates to Toyota have met union demands for substantial wage hikes for a third consecutive year, seeking to help workers cope with inflation and retain staff amid labour shortages. ( read original story ...)
Father cleared of aiding daughter in Sapporo hotel beheading murder
A Japanese court on Wednesday ruled that a man was not guilty of helping his daughter commit murder and behead the victim in Sapporo in 2023 But he was found guilty of aiding in the abandonment and ... ( read original story ...)
ServiceNow’s Yokohama platform release focuses on agentic AI
Building on its 2024 AI-driven enhancements, including the AI agents that made their debut in November 2024 in the Xanadu release, Yokohama includes teams of preconfigured AI agents that, ServiceNow ... ( read original story ...)
Memorial marks 80 yrs since Osaka bombing amid progress IDing Korea-born victims
A memorial will be held here March 13 to mark 80 years since the first major air raid on this city in the last stages of World War II, as a c・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cruises are trending. What to know about sailing to Tokyo, Osaka and more
Google Search interest for cruises to the East Asia country has risen higher compared to other searched cruise destinations. ( read original story ...)
Father cleared of aiding daughter in Sapporo beheading murder
A Japanese court on Wednesday ruled that a man was not guilty of helping his daughter commit murder and behead the victim in Sappor ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Onosato, Abi beaten as high-rankers endure slow starts in Osaka
Ozeki Onosato and komusubi Abi lost their first bouts at the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament on Wednesday, leaving two rank-and-filers a ... ( read original story ...)
Father acquitted of aiding in grisly murder at Sapporo hotel
SAPPORO--A court found a psychiatrist not guilty of helping his daughter murder a man in a hotel here but convicted him of aiding in the destruction and abandonment of the decapitated victim’s body. ( read original story ...)
Dead by Daylight x Tokyo Ghoul: Release date, Kaneki’s abilities & more
A Tokyo Ghoul crossover is coming to Dead by Daylight, with Ken Kaneki joining The Entity’s Realm as a brand-new Killer character. ( read original story ...)
Father convicted of aiding daughter in beheading of man in Sapporo
A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced a man to one year and four months in prison, suspended for four years, for helping his daug ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo organizers working on ways around traffic gridlock
The association expects daily visitors to peak at 220,000, with some 130,000 forecast to use Osaka Metro's Chuo subway line. ( read original story ...)
Meet Cartier at World Expo 2025 in Osaka
The World Expo brings to mind the showcase of achievements of various nations at their respective pavillions but brands can also participate with their own. One such brand is Cartier, which announced, ... ( read original story ...)
Man searched for woman through her livestream in Tokyo before killing her
TOKYO: The man who allegedly killed a woman livestreaming on the streets of Tokyo reportedly said he came to Tokyo to search for her whereabouts while she was streaming. ( read original story ...)