Toho International, an offshoot of the storied Japanese film and TV giant Toho, is to launch twin e-commerce sites serving the growing legion of North American fans of Japanese pop culture. One ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama India eyes 5th position in car radial tyres market with planned capacity expansion
Yokohama India, the subsidiary of Japan’s Yokohama Rubber Company Ltd., having already initiated capacity expansion from 2.5 million tyres per annum to 4.5 million units by 2025, is now eyeing 5th ... ( read original story ...)
The First Tokyo Gendai Art Fair Is Off to a Promising Start. But There’s a Long Road Ahead for Japan to Compete on the Global Stage
Japan's newest art fair, Tokyo Gendai, is off to a promising start, though there are lingering impediments to its arrival on a global stage. ( read original story ...)
Learning from Tokyo in lowering Chinese risk
Nonetheless, in the face of threats such as North Korea’s nuclear program and Chinese revisionism, public support for deepening Japan’s defense policy coordination with the US has grown. According to ... ( read original story ...)
‘Most comprehensive proposal to date’: Lummis and Gillibrand to reintroduce landmark crypto bill
A fter months of teasing an updated version of their ambitious crypto legislation, Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) are set to reintroduce their Responsible Financial ...
Ransomware attack by ‘Russian hackers’ cripples Japan’s largest port
The virtual attack crippled Nagoya Port's loading and offloading system, stalling the container handling process. Japanese media reports claimed that LockBit, a type of ransomware linked with ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Ozeki Takakeisho to skip Nagoya tourney due to knee troubles
Ozeki Takakeisho decided Friday not to compete in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after pain in both knees prevented him from sparr ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Largest Port Reopens After Russian Hackers Crippled Operations With Ransomware Attack
Following two days of trying to regain access to its system, the Port of Nagoya has finally resumed operations. The port suffered a ransomware attack by LockBit 3.0, the same Russia-linked hacking ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo retirees play for laughs from tourists flooding back to Japan
Ohtori spent his two-decade sumo career struggling for wins so he could move up the ranks of Japan’s traditional sport, but now he is fighting to entertain a different crowd: curious tourists. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Retakes $30K, Asian Stocks Hit 5-Week Low Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
Bitcoin (BTC) bounced and Asian stocks fell Friday as investors awaited U.S. nonfarm payrolls data after Thursday's ADP report showed better-than-expected private-sector hiring in the world's largest ...
Mystery $120 Million Outflow Hits Crypto Bridge Multichain Whose CEO Is Missing
A crypto service used to move tokens between blockchains suffered an unexplained outflow of assets worth more than $120 million, according to digital-asset security specialist BlockSec.
Retired Sumo pros put on a show for Tokyo tourists
STORY: Tourism is surging back in Tokyo and this sumo show is wrestling for laughsLocation: TokyoOhtori spent two decades trying to climb the ladder of Japan's oldest sportNow he's fighting to ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based Hum Jewelry Glows With Mixed Metals, Diamonds And Innovative Artistry
Contrasting precious metals and diamonds imbue Hum designs with an understated aura of luxury that whispers chic confidence. ( read original story ...)
Credit Suisse Sued in Japan Over Sale of Greensill-Linked Bonds
Credit Suisse was sued in Japan over bonds linked to a fund that the bank ran with now-bankrupt Greensill Capital, underscoring the legal challenges that remain for the lender and its new owner UBS Group AG. ( read original story ...)
Banyan Tree Group’s growth soars with 70th property milestone
Banyan Tree Group proudly celebrates its 70th property milestone with the recent openings in Vietnam and Japan. ( read original story ...)
Osaka: The Latest Architecture and News
Czech Republic Pavilion at the Universal World EXPO 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Image Courtesy of Apropos Architects - Renders by ZAN Studio The pavilion's content demands a creative connection with ... ( read original story ...)