As a Japanese moon lander again went dormant, controllers bid farewell. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei remains in record territory, falls short of 40,000
Japan's Nikkei stock index made gains during trading Friday, continuing its climb into record territory and closing the week just shy of the 40,000 mark. The Nikkei gained 744.63 points or 1.9% Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Why Tokyo’s record property prices are not just another real estate bubble
Average prices for new apartments in Japan’s capital of Tokyo hit a record high last year, with the average price of new apartments surpassing ¥100mn ($665,000) for the first time. Over the past five ... ( read original story ...)
My View: Gowanda airman flew with the Doolittle Raiders during the bombing of Tokyo
While honoring the 82nd anniversary of the Doolittle Raiders April 18, 1942 attack on Tokyo, let’s remember Gowanda Raider Joseph W. Manske. Just 34 months before the mission that stunned Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Japan opposition lawmakers bring no-confidence motion accusing gov’t of halting debate over scandal
Two former Cabinet ministers belonging to Japan’s governing party’s key faction behind a major corruption scandal that has rocked the government renewed denial they had any role in running slush funds ... ( read original story ...)
“TOKYO Night & Light” Projection Mapping Display Unveiled at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building!
It goes down in the Guinness World Records™ as the "largest architectural projection-mapped display (permanent)"! TOKYO, March 01, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To create the newest attraction to brighten ... ( read original story ...)
‘World’s 1st’ immersive theme park opens in Tokyo
A theme park claiming to be the world's first to offer exclusively immersive experiences opened to the public Friday in Tokyo's popul ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka High Court pioneers remote legal proceedings
The inaugural proceedings using this platform took place at the Osaka High Court, where lawyers joined remotely through a digital interface. The system was introduced following a 2022 amendment to the ... ( read original story ...)
Info screen at Tokyo subway station displays spoken words in 12 languages, translates
TOKYO -- A display capable of turning spoken words into text in 12 languages plus translate has been installed at a subway station here to make it easier for inbound tourists and passengers with ... ( read original story ...)
A junior high teacher who beat a student for comparing him to an anime character was given a 10% pay cut for 3 months: Japan officials
The 38-year-old teacher had his pay temporarily docked after putting the student in a headlock and punching him twice in the head, officials said. ( read original story ...)
‘No time to waste’: As Japan hits a record low birth rate, government urges action
Cost of living, unaffordable childcare and poor job market are some of the reasons why young adults are avoiding parenthood. ( read original story ...)
Tremors continue to rattle areas near Tokyo; experts advise caution
A series of earthquakes have been observed off the eastern coast of Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, since Tuesday. Japanese officials are urging people in the region to be on the alert for further ... ( read original story ...)
2 Filipinos face murder charge over bodies found under Tokyo home
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Police on Friday served fresh arrest warrants to a Filipino man and woman alleging they killed a couple whose bodies were found underneath their home in Tokyo in January. Bryan ... ( read original story ...)
Inflation in Japan’s capital likely picked up in February: Reuters poll
Core consumer inflation in Japan's capital likely re-accelerated in February to exceed the central bank's 2% target, a Reuters poll of economists showed, indicating conditions to ditch negative ... ( read original story ...)
WSEW Tokyo 2024: Sungrow Launches New Renewable Energy Solutions to Accelerate Japan’s Energy Transition
Sungrow, a global leading PV inverter and energy storage system supplier, introduced a series of new renewable energy solutions to the Japanese market during WSEW expo, including residential, C&I and ... ( read original story ...)
Future looking brighter for Tokyo cruise port in wake of pandemic
The number of vessels calling at the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal in the Odaiba waterfront area is scheduled to increase from March onward at a pace exceeding that of last year, thanks to ... ( read original story ...)