Japan's top currency diplomat, Masato Kanda, said on Wednesday he would refrain from commenting on the recent turnaround of the yen as such comments could make an unexpected impact on the market. ( read original story ...)
News Navigator: Why are police dogs, like one in Hokkaido, so good at their jobs?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about police dogs, which are drawing attention after a video of a Hokkaido Prefect ... ( read original story ...)
How Biles, Richardson and Osaka’s Olympic comebacks highlight Black women’s issues
These Black women athletes at the height of their careers have been vocal about mental health, public critique and other personal struggles. ( read original story ...)
Canadian team tracking for another strong Olympic Games after Tokyo record
Canada's team is poised for a banner Olympic Games in Paris despite safe-sport and financial turmoil since a record performance in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Govt Not Informed Of At Least 3 US Military-Related Sex Crime Cases
( MENAFN - IANS) Tokyo, July 24 (IANS) The local government of Japan's Tokyo metropolitan area was not informed of at least three cases of sexual crime committed by individuals associated with the US ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Young star Onosato trips up yokozuna Terunofuji in Nagoya
Rising star Onosato showed his savvy against Terunofuji on Wednesday, handing the yokozuna his first loss through 11 days of the Nag ... ( read original story ...)
Graphene Plasmon: NTT and Univ. of Tokyo Control THz-Region for High-Speed Signal Processing
NTT Corporation and The University of Tokyo announced they have generated and controlled graphene plasmon wave packets with a pulse width of 1.2 picoseconds. They said this offers a novel approach to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population falls for the 15th year in a row. Births hit a record low, deaths a record high
Japan’s total population has marked the 15th straight year of decline. That's according to newly released government data. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama utilizes XAI in new tire design system
The new tire design support system was developed to make Yokohama’s tire development process more innovative. It is based on Yokohama Rubber’s HAICoLab AI utilization concept, which was launched in October 2020. ( read original story ...)
Japan plans record hike in minimum wage, NHK reports
A panel at the Japanese labour ministry has decided to raise the national average minimum wage by about 5% to 1,054 yen ($6.85) per hour this fiscal year, the biggest ever jump, public broadcaster NHK reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets fall as traders assess Japan, Aussie business activity data and U.S. tech earnings
Investors in Asia will also look at tech stocks to see if there is any spillover effect on EV stocks after Tesla earnings missed estimates. ( read original story ...)
With former stance a potential liability, Tokyo adopts damage limitation policy: China Daily editorial
This adjustment of their China policy in preparation for the possible change of White House occupier is also observable among some other US regional allies, including the Philippines, which has just ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Investors foxed by Japan’s revamped FX intervention blueprint
Japanese official buying to defend the yen is fast becoming a standard feature of the FX landscape in 2024, but authorities in Tokyo have switched up their methods, making it even trickier for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to resume funding for stalled projects in Sri Lanka, envoy says
Japan will resume funding for all stalled projects in Sri Lanka, Tokyo's envoy there said on Wednesday, the first such announcement since the island nation finalised a $10 billion restructuring deal ... ( read original story ...)
Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo Debuts
The 321-Room Hotel Welcomes Trailblazing Business and Leisure Travelers to Northernmost Island of Hokkaido, Famous for its Picturesque Landscapes, Skiing and Spellbinding Annual Snow Festival ... ( read original story ...)
Terunofuji, as he tends to do, returns to stamp his authority on sumo pretenders
The veteran was in vintage form through the first 10 days, simply overwhelming opponents and appearing impervious to all manner of attacks. ( read original story ...)