Logistics real estate firm ESR has announced plans to develop a 60MW data center in Central Tokyo, Japan. The data center in Ariake, Koto-Ku, will be the company’s fourth data center in Japan and its ... ( read original story ...)
Swimming star Ariarne Titmus reveals pressure that led to Tokyo collapse
Ariarne Titmus emerged as a true superstar of the pool after her four-medal haul at the Tokyo Olympics back in 2021. ( read original story ...)
Two bottles of cyanide go missing from Osaka university
A laboratory worker discovered the bottles of deadly compounds were missing during an inventory check on May 2. ( read original story ...)
Mayor in Hiroshima Prefecture city to run in Tokyo governor race
I want to change Japan through changing Tokyo,' said Shinji Ishimaru, mayor of the city of Akitakata in Hiroshima Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks close higher on tech buying amid cooling U.S. inflation data
TOKYO, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Thursday, following Wall Street rallies after the U.S. consumer price index for April showed signs of cooling inflation which fueled hopes for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy shrinks faster than expected; geopolitics and global elections threaten financial stability, warns ECB – business live
Japan’s economy contracts in Q1, leaving UK as fastest-growing G7 member, while ECB warns policy uncertainty is high ( read original story ...)
AIG to sell 20% stake in Corebridge to Japan’s Nippon Life for $3.8 billion
U.S. insurer American International Group said on Thursday it would sell a 20% stake in Corebridge Financial to Japan's Nippon Life Insurance for $3.8 billion.The deal is part of AIG's efforts to sell down its holdings in the life and retirement business, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo traces Line security failure to Naver’s governance
In any case, it is important that subcontractor is appropriately managed and function properly.” Tokyo has been calling on Naver to trim its equity in Line Yahoo (LY), the operator behind Japan's most ... ( read original story ...)
Hop on an otaku culture adventure in Tokyo
Tokyo, the vibrant heart of Japan, is a paradise for otaku culture enthusiasts. With its anime, manga, and video games, the city offers a deep dive into this unique and colorful subculture. Explore ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on tech buying amid US rate cut hopes
Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday, buoyed by gains in technology-related shares on renewed hopes for interest rate cuts in the Unite ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to supply Geolandar tires as OE on Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs
The supplied tires were developed using Yokohama Rubber’s proprietary HAICoLab, an AI-based development framework. ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Unmanned convenience store opens at Osaka expo site
On May 13, FamilyMart Co. opened an unmanned convenience store on the construction site of the "Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai" venue on the island of Yumeshima in the city of Osaka. It can be moved as a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy shrinks faster than expected; BT in new £3bn cost savings push – business live
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Honda steps up electrification investment to $65 bln through FY2030
Japan's Honda Motor pledged to double its electrification and software investment to about $65 billion over the 10 years running through the 2030 business year, it said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top rugby competition bucks trends, continues to grow as the game faces headwinds elsewhere
As professional rugby teams and tournaments around the world contend with tough financial headwinds Japan continues to buck the trend, experiencing historic growth both in teams and crowds. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Biggest Insurer Moves Deeper into Foreign Credit Despite Higher Domestic Yields
Nippon Life Insurance, the largest insurer in Japan by asset size, is planning to invest more in foreign credit markets, looking to diversify its portfolio even as key domestic yields hover at decade ... ( read original story ...)