Finance ministers and central bankers from the G20 top economies gather in South Africa on Wednesday and Thursday, for a meeting marred by the absence or curtailed attendance of key members and ... ( read original story ...)
Cubs’ Nico Hoerner will miss Tokyo Series, but should be ready for domestic Opening Day
While the Cubs are in Japan, Nico Hoerner will continue to get in work via minor-league games, according to manager Craig Counsell. ( read original story ...)
Bright green creature — with ‘leopard’-print thighs — is new species in Japan. See it
Dryophytes japonicus is the name given to the previously identified species well known in Japan, according to the study. It is found in the western half of Japan. The east Japan tree frog, or Dryophytes leopardus, has been identified as a new species through genetic testing. ( read original story ...)
Cubs’ Nico Hoerner won’t travel to Japan for games vs. Dodgers
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner won't be going to Japan where the team opens the regular season next month, manager Craig Counsell announced on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s birth rate fell for a ninth consecutive year in 2024 to hit a record low
The number of babies born in Japan last year fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low, according to health ministry data. ( read original story ...)
Topps, Fanatics announce Tokyo Series trading cards and merchandise as demand grows in Japan
Just as Topps and Fanatics pursued broader cultural appeal beyond the sports landscape in the U.S. last year with apparel and a baseball card set in collaboration with rapper Travis Scott, this new ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese artist Murakami lends artwork to exclusive MLB collaboration ahead of Tokyo Series
Takashi Murakami’s artwork has graced luxury goods from top fashion houses and album covers of superstar musicians. ( read original story ...)
Facing overtourism, Japan offers rail to airport luggage delivery services
Photos of luggage blocking aisles and train doors in Japan have gone viral, sparking debates among online users. ( read original story ...)
USWNT falls to first loss in a year with SheBelieves Cup defeat against Japan
The US Women’s National Team’s 18-match unbeaten run under coach Emma Hayes came to an end on Thursday with a 2-1 defeat to Japan in the SheBelieves Cup. ( read original story ...)
Artificial photosynthesis converts organic waste into useful pharmaceuticals and energy
A research team led by Assistant Professor Shogo Mori and Professor Susumu Saito at Nagoya University has developed a method of artificial photosynthesis that uses sunlight and water to produce energy ... ( read original story ...)
Toyota global output rises 5.6% in January, 1st growth in a year
Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday its global production rose 5.6 percent from a year earlier to 781,729 vehicles in January, logging ... ( read original story ...)
Family behind Japan’s Seven & i pulls $58 billion buyout bid, shares dive
The founding Ito family of Japan's Seven & i Holdings failed to secure financing for a $58 billion management buyout, sending its shares plunging and offering fresh impetus to a rival bid from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard. ( read original story ...)
ADNOC signs 15-year LNG supply deal with Japan’s Osaka Gas
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Thursday it had signed a 15-year sales and purchase agreement to supply Japan's Osaka Gas with liquefied natural gas from its Ruwais project. The deal to supply ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo subsidy to support buying smartphones for elderly residents
To promote the digitalization of public services, Tokyo officials have announced plans to subsidize the purchase of smartphones for elderly residents who do not currently own one. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s births fell to record low in 2024
The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said on Thursday, underscoring the rapid ageing and dwindling of ... ( read original story ...)
Family behind Japan’s Seven & i pulls $58 billion management buyout bid, shares dive
The founding Ito family of Japan's Seven & i Holdings failed to secure financing for a $58 billion management buyout, sending its shares plunging and offering fresh impetus to a rival bid from ... ( read original story ...)