Japanese electric motor maker Nidec Corp posted a rise of 0.2 per cent in first-quarter operating profit to 44.7 billion yen ($323.6 million) on Wednesday, showing slight growth after two quarters of ... ( read original story ...)
Boomi and Nomura Research Institute partner to support Japan’s IT modernisation
According to a statement, Boomi and NRI have launched services for information technology (IT) modernisation and data integration use cases in all industries, based on a mutual understanding of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan fails to implement self-regulation in crypto successfully
Japan has been experimenting with self-regulation in crypto with JVCEA, but it fails to implement it successfully.
SoftBank halts plans for Arm’s IPO
LONDON: SoftBank has put on hold plans for a London initial public offering (IPO) of the British chip technology firm Arm Ltd because of the political turmoil in the UK government, according to the ...
Parents of daughter bullied at school sue city over her suicide
NAGOYA--The bereaved family of a deceased first-year junior high school student is suing the city, claiming her school was responsible for her suicide because it ignored that she was being bullied. ( read original story ...)
Explore Yokohama for free with the Bayside Blue bus on July 22
Explore Tokyo’s neighbouring seaside city Yokohama this Friday July 22 by using the Bayside Blue bus that travels between Yokohama Station and Yamashita Pier. The bus company is offering free rides ... ( read original story ...)
Old pic showing 8-yr-old Naomi Osaka watching Nadal play at US Open goes viral
An old picture showing 8-year-old Naomi Osaka watching Rafael Nadal play at the US Open has gone viral on social media. Osaka, now 24, won the US Open in 2018 and 2020. Reacting to the picture that ... ( read original story ...)
Sea Turtles Found Stabbed in Japan, but Charges Are Unlikely
Despite being endangered, green sea turtles are not protected by the country’s conservation laws. They often get tangled in nets, to the annoyance of fishermen. ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe Failed to Rearm Japan. Let’s Keep It That Way.
Abe’s demise offers Japan a chance to turn away from his military obssession and repair relations with neighbors angered by his nationalist agenda. ( read original story ...)
When a Few Hours is All you need: 6 Part-time gigs in Japan
Whatever your reason for considering part-time work this season, we’ve got you covered. Moreover, you’ll pick up some cool experiences and make connections. And, if you’re a fan of the hospitality ... ( read original story ...)
Boomi And Nomura Research Institute (NRI) Partner To Support Business Digitalization Across Industries
Boomi and Nomura Research Institute Partner To Support Japan’s IT Modernization (Graphic: Business Wire) “In recent years, the corporate IT domain has rapidly increased the use of cloud services,” ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto & Stock Investing Platform Alpaca Acquires Japanese Broker-Dealer to Accelerate Global Expansion
Alpaca, a crypto and stock investing platform for businesses from startups to Fortune 500s, announced it has closed the acquisition of a Japanese licensed broker-dealer, AlpacaJapan Co.,Ltd. ( read original story ...)
Toshiba Materials in Major Investment to Increase Silicon Nitride Ball Production Capacity
Toshiba Materials is investing in a major silicon-nitride balls manufacturing facility, alongside its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s shape-shifting mascot has a name now
While the shapeshifting water-type mascot was unveiled a few months ago, organisers took some time picking a name for the new face of. Just as we hit the 1,000 day countdown to the Osaka World Expo, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans state funeral Sept. 27 for slain former leader Shinzo Abe
The event is expected to a be a major gathering of current and former world leaders, with dignitaries already making plans to attend. ( read original story ...)
Japan to hold state funeral for ex-PM Abe on Sept 27 – sources
Japan plans a state funeral on Sept. 27 for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was shot to death at a campaign rally this month, a government official and leading ruling party source said on ... ( read original story ...)