CEO Sabina Belli, who visited Japan for the preview, shares the highlights of the exhibition and her thoughts on the show. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wants to take you on a guided meditation, courtesy of Hyperice and Modern Health
The tennis star continues to help people prioritize their mental health after her high-profile withdrawal from the French Open last year. ( read original story ...)
Japan needs Russian oil to survive and there are ways for Moscow to keep delivering despite sanctions, trading firm CEO says
Japan's reliance on Russian energy means it can't cut ties with Moscow, Itochu's CEO told the FT — but there are ways Russian can keep exporting despite sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Stretchable lithium-ion battery packaging developed to give wearable devices a boost
The solution brings wearable devices closer to becoming more feasible, opening up opportunities in the medical. ( read original story ...)
Ransomware attack halts services at Osaka hospital
OSAKA--A major hospital here suspended routine medical services after a ransomware cyberattack shut down the facility’s electronic medical record system, officials said on Oct. 31. ( read original story ...)
6520 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Tokyo on Tuesday
Japan's health ministry says it confirmed 6,520 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Tuesday. The daily tally is up 1,818 from a week earlier, for a tenth straight day of week-on-week increase. ( read original story ...)
Chinese fashion retailer Shein to open permanent ‘event space’ in Tokyo
Chinese fashion retailer Shein is to open its first permanent premises in Tokyo this month, the company said on Tuesday, aiming to bolster its online brand with a physical presence. ( read original story ...)
Japan asks households, companies to conserve electricity during winter
Japan said on Tuesday it will ask households and companies across the country to conserve electricity within "a reasonable range" during the peak winter demand season to alleviate a possible power ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s long-awaited Ghibli Park is now open
Japan's new Ghibli Park features scenes from the popular animation studio's famous productions, including 'Totoro" and "Spirited Away." Here's a first look at what visitors to the new attraction can ... ( read original story ...)
World Cup goal for Japan is quarterfinals — at least
Saying it is one thing, but doing it is another. Japan soccer coach Hajime Moriyasu repeated his aim again for the World Cup . “Our goal for the tournament is to reach the quarterfinal — and least,” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan entertainment maker Sony ups forecasts as profits grow
Sony said Tuesday its quarterly profit through September rose 24% on healthy demand for its music and movies, prompting the Japanese entertainment and electronics giant to raise its annual sales and ... ( read original story ...)
Water taxis may soon be ferrying commuters around Tokyo
But Tokyo is now testing another solution to the hectic conditions of public transport. According to Nikkei, Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike has said that using boats to commute will expand opportunities ... ( read original story ...)
Japan LDP No.2 Aso to Fly to South Korea to Meet President Yoon -Sankei
Former Japanese premier Taro Aso, now vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, will travel to South Korea on Wednesday for a potential meeting with President Yoon Suk-yeol, Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
Murder suspected after body found on street in Osaka business district
A man's body was found on a street here on the morning of Oct. 30 near Crystal Tower in the Osaka Business Park area, and police suspect he w ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s stealth yen intervention aims for maximum impact – finance minister
Japan's currency interventions have been stealth operations in order to maximise the effects of its forays into the market, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, after the government spent ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks edge up on earnings reports as Toyota results awaited
Tokyo stocks were slightly higher Tuesday morning on buying of issues with strong earnings results, but investors mostly took to the ... ( read original story ...)