OSAKA—Osaka city erected a mesh fence to prevent entry to a public space after “safety-promoting” concrete blocks installed on the ground were criticized as tripping hazards and barriers against ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation remains elevated, keeps alive BOJ rate-hike view
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Japan's wholesale prices rose 6.8% in the year to September, according to data released on Tuesday, slowing from the previous month but highlighting mounting ... ( read original story ...)
Japan could add study on nuclear subs in security policy update
As Japan mulls introducing nuclear-powered submarines, it is expected to hold off on including it in the three key national security documents to be revised this year due to costs and other challenges ... ( read original story ...)
Mayor in east Japan gave wrong explanation for banning mosque’s group prayers in park
The mayor of this city east of Japan's capital gave an incorrect explanation at a news conference concerning the city's decision to ... ( read original story ...)
Sesshu garden lights up for long autumn nights in Japan’s Yamaguchi
YAMAGUCHI -- The evening illumination of Joeiji Temple's Sesshu Garden, a national historic site and place of scenic beauty in this western Japan city･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
NTT Data Group and Anthropic nearing Osaka data center deal
Japan's NTT Data Group is nearing an agreement to construct a data centre in Osaka for US AI firm Anthropic, with costs potentially reaching 1 trillion yen, according to Nikkei. ( read original story ...)
Helsinki and Tokyo sign memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation in seven areas
The City of Helsinki and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government today signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen and deepen cooperation between the two cities. The memorandum was signed in Tokyo by ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Farm Minister Denies Alleged Election Law Violation
Japanese agriculture minister Kazuo Yana on Tuesday denied allegations that he had violated the public offices election law by providing free bus transportation for voters during recent elections for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to resume foreign meal service worker intake under separate quota after food service halt
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering resuming intake of foreign meal preparation workers for medical and welfare facilities as well as schools by merging this category with another field ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Signs Contract With Ukraine’s Skyfall For Interceptor Drones
Japan’s Defense Ministry has signed an acquisition contract with Ukrainian company Skyfall for interceptor drones as Tokyo expands its capabilities to counter uncrewed aerial threats. Defense Minister ... ( read original story ...)
NTT Data in final talks to build Anthropic’s first data centre in Japan, Nikkei reports
TOKYO, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Japan's NTT Data Group, a unit of telecommunications giant NTT, is in the final stages of talks to build a data centre in Osaka, western Japan, for US AI company Anthropic, ... ( read original story ...)
Why Japan’s 7-Eleven store closures in India don’t signal an exit
7-Eleven store closures point to a reset of its operations in India, not to an exit. ( read original story ...)
Google Japan created one of the strangest keyboards ever, and we’re dying to try it
2023 – Perhaps the crowning achievement of Google's Japanese Gboard team, the Gboard hat version is a large hat in the shape of a keycap. The user allegedly rotates it on their skull to select a ... ( read original story ...)
GlobaleSIM Highlights eSIM Connectivity Options for Travelers Visiting Japan
Traveling in Japan is easy when one can easily access transport information, maps, and translations online. Whether one is navigating the sophisticated rail network of Tokyo, searching for a good ... ( read original story ...)
Global Combat Air Programme: Inside the UK, Italy, and Japan’s Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet
What is the Global Combat Air Programme? Learn about its history, partner nations, fighter aircraft, timeline, and future of air warfare. ( read original story ...)
Godzilla Minus Zero Trailer Shows Japan’s Fragile Recovery Shattered by New Threat
Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the sequel takes place in 1949, two years after Godzilla Minus One. It follows the Shikishima family as a new threat endangers Japan's fragile recovery. To celebrate ... ( read original story ...)