Yokohama Rubber Co. broke its first-quarter sales record for the second straight year thanks in large part to Yokohama TWS, its off-highway segment created after acquiring Trelleborg Wheel Systems in ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama expanding motorsports tire production in Japan
HIRATSUKA, Japan — Yokohama Rubber Co. (YRC) said it is investing $24 million to expand production of motorsports tires in Japan. The company said it will build a new line that will produce 18-inch ... ( read original story ...)
Glenmorangie ‘A Tale Of Tokyo’ And The Boundaries Of Whisky Innovation
"A Tale of Tokyo" is the latest annual limited edition whisky from Glenmorangie. How do distilleries remain innovative while staying within production regulations? ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to commercially hunt vulnerable fin whales, enraging conservationists
Japan has announced plans to add fin whales — the second-largest animal on Earth — to its list of commercial whaling species, which currently includes Bryde's, sei and minke whales. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Xanadu eX+ for Switch delayed to July 25 in the west
The Switch version of Tokyo Xanadu eX+ will launch on July 25, a delay from its previously planned June release window, publisher Aksys Games announced. ( read original story ...)
Top recommendations to enjoy Tokyo’s anime adventure
Ikebukuro stands out with its unique appeal to female anime and manga enthusiasts. Stroll along Otome Road, a hub for shops that cater specifically t ( read original story ...)
Foxconn-Backed Sharp to End TV Display Production, Cut Staff
Foxconn-backed Sharp Corp. is exiting TV panel production and plans to seek volunteers for early retirement, abandoning a business in which it lost out to Chinese rivals. ( read original story ...)
Japan Estimates a Steep Spike in Energy Needs Due to AI and Data Centers
According to government forecasts, Japan’s need for energy output is expected to increase by 35% to 50% by 2050 as a result of increased demand from ...
Tornado Cash Developer Found Guilty of Laundering $1.2 Billion of Crypto
A panel of judges in the Netherlands has found Alexey Pertsev, one of the developers behind crypto anonymizing tool Tornado Cash, guilty of money laundering.
Crypto analysts explore automation trend behind stablecoin trades
The intersection of technology and finance is rapidly transforming the landscape of the crypto market, particularly in the realm of stablecoins.
Five Signals That Crypto Is Springing Back To Life: Pudgy Penguins To DePin
The crypto market is seeing a recovery through a focus on DePin, Stablecoins, Pudgy Penguins, and more based on a Chainalysis report.
U.S. orders Chinese-backed crypto miner to sell land near nuclear missile base in Wyoming
President Joe Biden ordered a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining company to sell land near a Wyoming nuclear missile base, citing national security concerns.
Takeda to Present Oncology Portfolio and Pipeline Data at the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting
OSAKA, Japan & CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 14, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Takeda (TSE: 4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that it will present data from its oncology pipeline and product portfolio at the 60th ...
Sharp to stop making LCD at Osaka plant, end TV panel output in Japan
Sharp Corp. said Tuesday it will halt production of large liquid crystal display panels by the end of September at its plant in Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Berlin mayor visits Tokyo in bid to deepen ties
Twin cities Berlin and Tokyo want to further deepen their partnership and work together on 21st century problems such as climate change. "We are facing global challenges that we must tackle in our ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sony reports surge in profit on strong sales of movies, games and music
Sony has reported that its profit surged 34% in the last quarter from a year earlier on strong sales of its video games, music and movies ... ( read original story ...)