The number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time since records began in 1899, according to government data, as younger people are reluctant to marry and raise children due to ... ( read original story ...)
A Japan-based company will attempt to land on the moon. Here’s why its lander spent months, not days, in space
Japan-based company Ispace will attempt to safely land its Resilience spacecraft on the moon this week after the lunar lander spent months in orbit. ( read original story ...)
Rails launches perps-only crypto exchange in the U.S. with $14 million in new funding to build a better FTX
A new type of crypto exchange called Rails is launching in the U.S. this week. Backed by $20 million in funding, including $14 million in new token warrants, Rails wants to stand out in a crowded field by offering U.S. traders a popular but hard-to-access type of asset: perpetual futures, or perps.
FiEE, Inc. seized market opportunities through 2025 Osaka Expo
FiEE, Inc. (NASDAQ:MINM) ("FiEE, Inc." or the "Company"), a technology company integrating IoT, connectivity and AI to redefine brand management solutions in the digital era, is pleased to announce ...
Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours
Researchers in Japan have developed a plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours, offering up a potential solution for a modern-day scourge polluting oceans and harming wildlife. While scientists ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to lure US researchers amid Trump crackdown
Japan will step up efforts to court researchers from the United States amid concerns about the U.S. government's shifting policies on academic work, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Sip, savour and explore: Unveiling Cocktail Months at MGallery hotels across the world
Featuring Citadelle Gin Original, fino sherry, a jasmine and lemongrass cordial, and orange blossom, the Crystal Diva cocktail carries floral and herbal notes. It is served in a Maison Sarah Lavoine ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Newly built IG Arena readying for big opening with Nagoya meet
Preparation for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in July began Wednesday at the newly built IG Arena, one of the biggest indoor venu ... ( read original story ...)
size? x BILLY’s x adidas Deliver Sapporo Japan City Series Collaboration
To mark its 25th anniversary, size? teams up with BILLY’s Tokyo and adidas for a commemorative three-way collaboration dubbed the “ Sapporo Collection .” The collection reinterprets the classic adidas ... ( read original story ...)
Etihad Airways, STARLUX Airlines sign strategic codeshare partnership
Etihad Airways has signed a strategic codeshare agreement with Taipei-based STARLUX Airlines, expanding customer access to Northeast Asia and ... ( read original story ...)
Dion Cools becomes first Malaysian to join Japanese top-flight club with Cerezo Osaka move
Dion Cools has become the first Malaysian footballer to sign for a Japanese top-flight club after joining J1 League outfit Cerezo Osaka. It was a move that was rapidly gaining traction in the rumour ... ( read original story ...)
Mass Layoffs, Factory Closures, and a $698M Deal: Inside Nissan’s Crisis Plan
Nissan is reportedly exploring the sale of its global headquarters in Yokohama, Japan, as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce debt and finance a major restructuring initiative. According to a ... ( read original story ...)
Cools joins Cerezo Osaka, becomes first Malaysian to play in Japan’s top league
The 29-year-old Harimau Malaya defender will join the squad after fulfilling his national team duties as Malaysia prepare to face Vietnam in their second Group F match of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo school group seeking $5M for ‘lost profits’ from enrollment decline after media reports
Details of financial damage claimed by an educational corporation in Tokyo that sued 10 people including a former student for 725.72 million ... ( read original story ...)
Takeaways from AP’s reporting on looming extinction of rare version of Christianity in rural Japan
On the rural islands off the coast of Japan, a handful of believers practice a version of Christianity that has direct links to a time of samurai, shoguns and martyred missionaries. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top banks consider teaming up on ATMs to cut costs
The banks are seeing whether costs can be reduced for tasks needed to run ATMs such as monitoring, security and cash transportation. ( read original story ...)