Japan Display Inc.’s CEO is stepping down and the company is slashing around half its headcount after it posted fresh losses that extended a seven-year streak. ( read original story ...)
Polar bear cub makes adorable debut at Yokohama zoo
A 5-month-old polar bear cub at Yokohama Zoological Gardens Zoorasia made his public debut on May 14 accompanied by his mother.The cub nam・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Burial Ground With Over 1,500 Bodies Dating Back To The Edo Period Unearthed In Osaka
The forgotten burial ground was discovered at a redevelopment site where four skyscrapers are slated to be built. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama tire sales set record in first quarter
Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd.'s (YRC) sales revenue hit a record high of $1.8 billion, but costs related to its purchase of Goodyear's OTR business caused a drop in operating income. ( read original story ...)
Puglia’s artisanal excellence on show at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Italy Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka is shining bright with the talent and creativity of the artisanal businesses from Puglia, the protagonists of the week dedicated to the region. The examples of ... ( read original story ...)
Stretched in a cross pattern: Our neighboring galaxy is pulled in two axes, new evidence indicates
Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have discovered that Cepheid variable stars in our neighboring galaxy, the Small Magellanic Cloud (SMC), are moving in opposing directions along two distinct ... ( read original story ...)
Yabaton, NAGOYA – Must Try for First-Time Visitors and Miso Katsu Fans
Yabaton 矢場とん in Nagoya serves up famous misokatsu with bold red miso sauce and crispy pork cutlets, offering a rich and filling taste of local tradition. ( read original story ...)
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Selection ‘Brand New Landscape’ Depicts Tokyo’s Soul, Says Helmer Yuiga Danzuka
Tokyo's rapidly changing urban landscape mirrors the emotional journey of a fractured family in Yuiga Danzuka's Cannes title 'Brand New Landscape.' ... ( read original story ...)
The First Starbucks Outside North America Faced A Tough Crowd. Here’s How It Thrived In Tokyo And Beyond
Starbucks may have a strong international presence these days, but when it opened its first location outside North America, it faced some challenges. ( read original story ...)
A Spin-Off of the 200-Year-Old Soba Shop From Tokyo Is Opening in New York
After the 2023 closure of Tokyo’s New York outpost for the renowned 200-year-old soba shop Sarashina Horii, a new spin-off restaurant is set to open in Midtown later this year. The intimate, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo E-Prix 2025: Rain to dominate entire Tokyo double header, here’s complete weather forecast for Formula E Round 8 and 9 races
Tokyo is gearing up to host the second season of the Formula E race. The weather forecast predicts a high chance of rain. This could create tricky conditions for drivers. Mitch Evans and Nyck De Vries ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball Road Games in Nagoya Japan! | Tayler Scott NPB Vlogs
Join professional pitcher Tayler Scott as he takes you behind the scenes of life on the road in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league. This episode follows the team’s journey to Nagoya, ... ( read original story ...)
Ericsson to create 300 jobs in Japan, commits to R&D investment
Nordic network vendor Ericsson has announced plans to ramp up R&D investment in Japan. As part of the plans, the company stated that up to 300 telecoms jobs will be created in the country. The ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka From the Sky: Experience Japan’s Culinary Heartbeat.
Fly over the lively city of Osaka with this stunning drone footage. Discover the historic beauty of Osaka Castle, the neon-lit streets of Dotonbori, and the bustling waterways that wind through the ... ( read original story ...)
Dhaka, Tokyo outline areas of cooperation ahead of CA’s visit
Bangladesh and Japan today outlined the future area of cooperation between the two countries and Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus' upcoming visit to Japan as both sides eye taking the relationship to ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan CEO urges faster Japan-U.S. trade talks
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa said on Thursday he expects Japanese trade negotiators to move more quickly in the country's trade negotiations with the United States, adding he hoped to get clarity on ... ( read original story ...)