Former World No.1 Naomi Osaka has struggled to maintain consistent results after returning from maternity leave, but the Japanese superstar is getting much closer to her Grand Slam winning form, ... ( read original story ...)
Jordanian Pavilion tops visitor satisfaction at Expo 2025 Osaka
The Jordanian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka has captured the attention and admiration of thousands of visitors, topping the event’s official satisfaction ranking in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-inspired listening lounge with Filipino bites opens at downtown Houston food hall
Downtown Houston has a new destination inspired by the listening lounges in Tokyo. HiFi at the Finn food hall, 712 Main St., will celebrate its grand opening this weekend downtown. NEW RESTAURANT: ... ( read original story ...)
Japan executes “Twitter killer” who murdered and dismembered 9 people
Takahiro Shiraishi was executed for the killings in 2017 of nine victims, most of whom had posted suicidal thoughts on social media. ( read original story ...)
Japan executes ‘Twitter killer’ who killed and dismembered nine
Takahiro Shiraishi’s victims included young women considering suicide, whom he lured to his home using social media and murdered. It was Japan’s first execution since 2022. ( read original story ...)
How the ‘Twitter Killer’ case shocked Japan
Takahiro Shiraishi admitted to murdering nine suicidal victims and revealed that he got acquainted with them on social media. ( read original story ...)
HPE to provide KDDI’s Nvidia GPU clusters for Osaka data center
HPE is to provide KDDI with Nvidia Blackwell clusters at an upcoming data center in Osaka. The two companies this week announced plans to deploy a rack-scale system featuring the Nvidia GB200 NVL72 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan private-sector rice imports soar in May
Japan's private-sector rice imports rocketed higher in May as the country grapples with supply shortages that have become a major headache for both consumers and policymakers. ( read original story ...)
DOBOT Unveils Next-Generation Collaborative Robots in Nagoya
DOBOT, a global pioneer in collaborative robotics, hosts its New Product Launch Conference in Nagoya, attracting over 200 local partners and dozens of industry media representatives. At the event, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese movie studio lists Honolulu property for possible high-rise development
Toho Co., the movie studio that produced the first Godzilla movie, is listing a 33,000-square-foot lot in Ala Moana, proposing the lot be used for an affordable housing tower. ( read original story ...)
Could Japan’s Crypto Shake-Up Push Neo Pepe’s ($NEOP) Presale as 2025’s Next Huge Market Win?
Japan Crypto Crackdown Turns Investor Heads Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) is changing the crypto rules by introducing a proposal to classify digital assets as financial products under its ...
Japan’s Nikkei hits 40,000 level, ends at 6-month high tracking Wall Street rally
Japan's Nikkei surged to a six-month high, closing at 40,150.79, driven by technology stocks mirroring Wall Street's gains. The index recorded its best week since September 2024, climbing 4.6%.
Japan’s finance minister leaves open chance of future bond buyback
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday the government will continue "careful consideration" on whether to buy back super-long bonds in the future, suggesting the option remains on the ...
Japan councilor ordered to pay damages after calling transgender colleague ‘old man’
The Nagoya District Court ordered a municipal assemblyman in Kasugai, Aichi Prefecture, to pay 170,000 yen (about $1,180) in compensation af･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s June consumer inflation trends lower, but holds above 3%
Tokyo consumer inflation slowed in June, but held above the 3 percent-level for the third straight month due to higher food prices, especially rice. ( read original story ...)
Honda Opens “Honda Software Studio Osaka” as New Software Development Operation
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) has opened Honda Software Studio Osaka, a new software development operation, in April 2025, at the Grand ... ( read original story ...)