In the chaotic aftermath of the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, the spread of false information led to the tragic military police killing of a ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disneyland-sized theme park to be built on ex-US military site in Yokohama
This east Japan city announced on Sept. 14 that it has selected a major real estate company to operate a visitor attraction centered aroun・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Shares of biotech Neumora trading down after raising $250 million in IPO
Neumora's stock began trading early Friday afternoon with the ticker NMRA, and quickly fell 7.3 percent on a day of broad market declines.
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 1.11%
Investing.com – Japan stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Rubber, Railway&Bus and Chemical, Petroleum&Plastic sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 ...
Japan Hits Back At Russia’s Concern Over Fukushima Water: ‘It’s Political’
Russia and China's uproar over harmless radiation that their own nuclear plants regularly release is part of a disinformation campaign, the Japanese government told HuffPost. ( read original story ...)
Japan has more centenarians than ever before, with women making up most of the total
The number of centenarians in Japan has reached a record high of 92,139, with women making up 88.5% of this total, according to data from the country's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Record high: The record marks the 53rd consecutive annual increase, ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Produces EV Tires Using Renewable Energy
After being put into official operation this August, the plant is also using renewable energy-generated electricity since April. ( read original story ...)
Japan in mood to write new chapter of sporting romance against England
A significant shock is brewing at this tournament and Japan have a rich history of providing huge World Cup upsets with England awaiting them on Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
2 Marine Corps Ospreys Diverted After ‘Cockpit Caution’ Warnings Force Landing in Japan
Within two hours of each other, two Marine V-22 Ospreys diverted Thursday due to "cockpit caution indications" in the aircraft while flying near Japan's southwestern island chain. ( read original story ...)
U.S. mulls support for Japan scallop business hit by China import ban
The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is considering working with the Japanese government to support scallop businesses hit by China's ban on Japanese seafood imports in the wake of the discharge of treated ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo beckons with Ginza and all its possibilities
GINZA is a district close to the center of Tokyo. It is a small neighborhood near the trendy Tsukiji fish market. Besides the glitz, the area is world-renowned for its incredible shopping and ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: Sho Nakata, Shosei Togo lead Giants’ win over Dragons
Sho Nakata homered twice and drove in four runs to back a solid pitching performance by Shosei Togo as the Yomiuri Giants beat the C ... ( read original story ...)
Reducing the carbon footprint of methane by converting it into methanol with a new enzyme
A team led by Professor Osami Shoji at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a technology to convert methane, the principal component of natural gas, into methanol at room temperature in water. ( read original story ...)
Japan to allow start-ups to raise funds by issuing crypto instead of stocks: Report
According to local media, Nikkei.com, this updated system is specifically applicable to a category of funds known as Investment Business Limited Partnerships (LPS). The Japanese government reportedly ... ( read original story ...)
What you need to know about Gov. Holcomb’s 3rd trip to Japan
It marked Holcomb’s 16th international trip since taking office and his third visit to Japan. Holcomb also traveled to the country in 2017 and 2019 with trips focusing on business, trade and ... ( read original story ...)
Startups Can Now Raise Funds With Crypto in Japan
This will enable startups to diversify their funding sources and provide more options for investors. Japan and other advanced economies are seeking to catch up with China, which is at the forefront of ...