Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday, stressed the importance to keep telling the tragedy of the World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to the effort to promote ... ( read original story ...)
Buffett says Berkshire will continue to increase investment in Japan trading houses
"Over time, you will likely see Berkshire's ownership of all five increase somewhat," Buffett said in his annual letter to shareholders. The Japanese names in Berkshire's portfolio are Itochu, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s emperor marks his 65th birthday with a call to keep telling the tragedy of WWII to the young
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito, marking his 65th birthday, stressed the importance to keep telling the tragedy of the World War II to younger generations, pledging to contribute to the effort to promote und ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Chubu Airport turns 20, struggles to recover inbound passengers
Boosting international operations is a priority for Japan's Chubu Airport which celebrated its 20th anniversary on Feb. 17. Although the airport in central Japan's Aichi prefecture has been focused on ... ( read original story ...)
Rich in cash, Japan automaker Toyota builds a city to test futuristic mobility
Woven City near Mount Fuji is where Japanese automaker Toyota plans to test everyday living with robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous zero-emissions transportation. ( read original story ...)
Warren Buffett says US should ‘spend wisely’, plans to increase investment in Japan
The 94-year-old Buffett also acknowledged his advanced age in his annual letter, telling shareholders he now uses a cane and will spend less time fielding their questions at Berkshire's annual meeting ... ( read original story ...)
Chubu Centrair airport operator launches new runway construction
The operator of Chubu Centrair International Airport in central Japan held a ceremony Saturday to launch the construction of a new r ... ( read original story ...)
‘I’m patiently impatient’: Naomi Osaka won’t let injury derail her plans for greatness
Naomi Osaka might have suffered a tournament ending abdominal injury - but she isn’t letting that derail her future plans. ( read original story ...)
Chubu airport operator launches new runway construction
The operator of Chubu Centrair International Airport in central Japan held a ceremony Saturday to launch the construction of a new runway, following approval by the transport ministry earlier this ... ( read original story ...)
‘You know what? They quit!’ Resigning by proxy and the crisis of corporate Japan
Agencies that help dissatisfied employees make a clean break are putting pressure on companies and exposing a demographic problem ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka mayor asks all civil staff to use ‘-san’ name suffix regardless of age, position
Hideyuki Yokoyama, the mayor of this west Japan city, announced Feb. 20 that civil service workers would be encouraged to refer to each other ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama recognized as a sustainability ‘A-lister’
HIRATSUKA, Japan— Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. is an A-lister when it comes to combating climate change, reinforcing its “Caring for the Future” sustainability slogan. ( read original story ...)
Nissan shares surge on report Japan group may seek Tesla deal
Elon Musk responded, "The Tesla factory IS the product. The Cybercab production line is like nothing else in the automotive industry." ... ( read original story ...)
Japan seeks Tesla investment in Nissan, Foxconn approaches Honda, reports say
A high-level Japanese group that includes a former prime minister has drawn up plans for Tesla to invest in Nissan after the collapse of its merger talks with Honda, the Financial Times said on Friday ... ( read original story ...)
Mawari And Nankai Electric Railway Bet On AI-Driven Smart Cities In Osaka
Japan’s third-largest city, Osaka, is set to become a testing ground for AI-driven, extended reality (XR) urban environments. ( read original story ...)
World’s First City-Wide AI, XR, and DePIN Ecosystem Launches in Osaka
Digital Entertainment City Namba is an extended reality (XR) project in Osaka that integrates AI guides across the city. The new initiative runs on the ... ( read original story ...)