The best time to visit Tokyo depends entirely on you. For the city that never sleeps, there is something unique for every traveler throughout the year. From the dazzling illuminations in winter to the vibrant cherry blossoms in spring lies a destination that shines in all four seasons. ( read original story ...)
A Novel Approach to Controlling Ferroelectricity in Layered Perovskites
Researchers from Nagoya University have created four and five-layered forms of perovskite, a significant electrical material. ( read original story ...)
New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan [ CTS / RJCC ]
Current time and date at New Chitose Airport is 22:06:47 PM (JST) on Wednesday, Sep 18, 2024 Looking for information on New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan? Know about New Chitose Airport in detail. ( read original story ...)
ASIA PACIFIC: Maersk co-hosts methanol bunkering simulation in Yokohama
Bunkerspot provides news, in-depth analysis, expert comment and price indications for the global marine fuels industry ... ( read original story ...)
As Tokyo Extends Stock Trading Hours, Concerns Grow It Could Stoke Volatility
Japanese equities may become more volatile after the Tokyo Stock Exchange extends its trading hours in November, with the risk that investors might be scared off as it comes on the heels of last month’s market crash. ( read original story ...)
8 Real-Life Anime Places In Tokyo
Shinjuku is a place also known as 4th Ward and Sui Ishida. It was shown in Tokyo Ghoul with many other locations like Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya Scramble Crossing etc. A famous Tokyo place that played a very important part in Tokyo Revengers. It was more like a character than being a place in the film. ( ...
Lawyer for American charged in Japan’s trial of ex-Nissan exec Ghosn appeals for ‘justice’
The six-year-old criminal case of Greg Kelly, an American ensnared in the scandal of Nissan’s former boss Carlos Ghosn has turned a page in a Japanese court, with the judge promising a verdict in ... ( read original story ...)
Lawson to open convenience stores of the ‘future’ next spring in Tokyo
Lawson and its owners, major trading house Mitsubishi and telecommunications carrier KDDI, said Wednesday they will open convenience stores of the "future" that utilize digital technology in Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle seeking $2.1 billion market value for Japan’s Rigaku in IPO, sources say
Japan's Rigaku, a maker of X-ray testing tools backed by buyout firm Carlyle Group, is preparing for a domestic initial public offering (IPO) in October, two sources familiar with the matter said. ( read original story ...)
Japan faces bear spray shortage as attacks rise, residents turn to ineffective alternatives
The shortage is due to increased bear encounters and the high cost of imported bear spray Japan is facing a shortage of bear sprays as more residents resort to self-defence amid rising deaths and ... ( read original story ...)
10-Year-Old Student Is Stabbed Near Japanese School in China
The child was wounded and a 44-year-old man was in custody, the police said. Other Japanese schools in China warned parents and students to be cautious. ( read original story ...)
Seven quasi-gang members arrested for obstructing Apple store in Tokyo
They are believed to have been seeking to purchase many iPhone 15 handsets at the store in the Japanese capital's Shibuya Ward for resale. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka to start 2025 season in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka will start her 2025 season at the ASB Tennis Classic in Auckland in January. ( read original story ...)
Japan May Beat the US to Install Its First Female Leader
Japan has a female candidate among the frontrunners to become prime minister in a vote this month, raising the possibility that a nation known for lagging on diversity may appoint its first woman ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Stock Futures Rise as Yen Pares Gain, Traders Await BOJ
Japanese stock futures edged higher as the yen pared its gains after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautioned against assuming large rate cuts will continue. Investors are also awaiting the Bank ... ( read original story ...)
A shooting near my son’s daycare center prompted us to move from California to Japan. I feel safer here.
Genie Doi has seen 5-year-olds going to the mall on their own and says it took time to get used to how independent kids are encouraged to be in Japan. ( read original story ...)