Japan's Government Investment Pension Fund (GPIF) reported on Friday an investment gain of 10.3 trillion yen ($71.77 billion) in January-March, ending a four-quarter losing streak.
Japan protests to S.Korea over military drill on disputed islands
Japan lodged a protest with South Korea over military drills it conducted on disputed islands, saying it was "extremely regrettable", the foreign ministry said in a statement issued on Friday. ( read original story ...)
With overseas pavilions not yet started, time is running out for Osaka Expo
Local officials are pressuring the central government to do more so the event meets what they admit is a very tight schedule for completion. ( read original story ...)
Man accused of attempted murder after brawl between Turkish nationals near Tokyo
Police have arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder following a car chase and brawl between Turkish men in this city no ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s watch market rebounds but demographic time-bomb is ticking
Consumers are on a post-pandemic spree, though there is still a high proportion of older buyers in global terms ... ( read original story ...)
Jin Air to open Incheon-Nagoya route in September
Jin Air, the low-cost carrier unit of Korean Air, said Friday it will open the Incheon-Nagoya route in September on growing travel demand to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Leading Japanese official claims cricket’s inclusion will help Aichi and Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
Japan Cricket Association chief executive Naoki Alex Miyaji has suggested that sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi and ( read original story ...)
Heat is on for most anticipated Nagoya tournament in years
High temperatures combined with oppressive humidity and constant thunderstorms create a challenging environment for both rikishi and fans alike at the July Basho. ( read original story ...)
Preview: Nagoya Grampus vs. Yokohama F Marinos – prediction, team news, lineups
Two title challengers will face off on Saturday when Nagoya Grampus welcome Yokohama F.Marinos to the Toyota Stadium. The home side are currently sitting in second place in the J1 League table, with four points separating from their opponents, ( read original story ...)
Experts: China Sees Fukushima Water Release as Tool to Divide Seoul and Tokyo
Japan's plan to release the treated water from its Fukushima nuclear power plant led to massive protests in Seoul ... ( read original story ...)
Homeless moving underground? Man seen climbing into utility vaults in Little Tokyo
We walk over underground utility vaults everyday, but could somebody be inside? Video captured a homeless man climb inside a vault with his belongings in Little Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Osaka calling
Regular visitors to Japan now skip Tokyo in favour of the city’s laidback vibe and friendly people Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
F.B.I. Searched the Home of Crypto Exchange Founder
Federal agents were investigating Jesse Powell, the founder of the crypto exchange Kraken, over claims that he hacked and cyber-stalked a nonprofit arts group.
Japan’s base salaries jump most since 1995, puts BOJ policy into view
Japan's nominal base salary grew at the fastest pace in 28 years in May, government data showed on Friday, adding fuel to the debate over when the central bank will unwind its ultra-loose monetary stimulus. ( read original story ...)
Why Japan is lagging behind in generative A.I. — and how it can create its own large language models
Countries are racing to develop their own generative artificial intelligence algorithms, but high tech Japan is already behind. Generative AI has been the trendiest topic in tech since OpenAI made waves with its chatbot ChatGPT. ( read original story ...)
Japan regular wages jump most since 1995 after labour talks
Japan's nominal base salary grew at the fastest pace in 28 years in May, government data showed on Friday, adding fuel to the debate over when the central bank will unwind its ultra-loose monetary stimulus. ( read original story ...)