Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has said while visiting Tokyo that he hopes to forge “trusted supply chain relationships” with U.S. allies and friends to create supply chains that are not China-dependent ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Cosmo to keep current refining capacity at least until 2030
Cosmo Energy Holdings Co Ltd plans to keep the current refining capacity at least until 2030 despite an expected fall in gasoline demand in Japan due to aging population and higher sales of electric ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ex-regulator head warns against excess regulation aimed at stopping digital bank runs
Financial authorities must be mindful of the risk of excessive regulation aimed at preventing digital bank runs caused by online rumours and speculation, said the former commissioner of Japan's ... ( read original story ...)
2025 World Expo in Osaka ticket prices may see over 30% hike
Ticket prices for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, may see a hike of more than 30 percent from 6,000 yen to 8,000 y ... ( read original story ...)
In charts: the challenges for Bank of Japan governor Kazuo Ueda
We’ll send you a myFT Daily Digest email rounding up the latest Bank of Japan news every morning. Since taking over as the Bank of Japan’s governor this month, Kazuo Ueda has carefully signalled ... ( read original story ...)
Legoland Discovery Center in Osaka Guide: Enjoy the World of Lego at a Fun Indoor Facility
Legoland Discovery Center Osaka is a perfect place to enjoy fun-filled family activities in Osaka. Located in the Tempozan Marketplace, right next to Kaiyukan, one of the largest aquariums in the ... ( read original story ...)
Asia markets mostly fall as new Bank of Japan chief chairs first policy meeting
Asia-Pacific market were largely lower on Thursday as investors focus on the Bank of Japan’s first policy meeting led by new BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda. ( read original story ...)
Teacher moonlighting as bar host arrested in Nagoya
Wanna go to a host bar?” That was the question a host in his 20s asked a woman as she was walking down the street in an entertainment district of Nagoya. Unbeknown to him, the woman was actually a ... ( read original story ...)
Life-Size Gundam Mech Just Learned a New Trick
The Gundam Factory Yokohama first swung open its doors in 2020, giving fans the opportunity to see a life-sized Gundam statue that has the ability to walk on its own power. While the mech won't be ... ( read original story ...)
‘Delicious Unagi’: Japan’s Security Chief Kept Eating Eel Despite Being Told of Kishida Attack
I was told that we can eat delicious unagi (eel) rice bowl there, and I was really looking forward to it," Koichi Tani told lawmakers. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Raises $5M In A Funding Round For Her Inclusive-First Media Company
Tennis star Naomi Osaka is quickly making her mark as a media maven. “You know, there was never any grand plan of ‘We’ll spend X amount of time under the SpringHill umbrella and then we’ll go and do ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ispace confirms that Hakuto-R failed its lunar landing
Hakuto-R Mission 1 was poised to make history. It was going to be the first successful moon landing by a private company and the first Japanese lunar landing overall. But shortly before the spacecraft was supposed to touch down on the lunar surface, ( read original story ...)
Japan to end COVID border measures on Saturday, earlier than expected – Jiji
Japan will end COVID-19 border measures on Saturday, earlier than expected, Jiji news agency reported, citing government sources. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ispace says moon lander probably crashed on lunar surface
Hakuto-R may have miscalculated altitude, says company after losing contact with spacecraft ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tokyo Gas reports record 2022/23 profit on LNG price boost
Tokyo Gas on Wednesday reported its highest ever yearly net profit for the 2022/23 fiscal year amid record LNG prices, but warned that next year's profit may drop because of projected lower city gas ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ispace says moon lander unexpectedly accelerated and likely crashed
Japan's ispace inc said its attempt to make the first private moon landing had failed after losing contact with its Hakuto-R Mission 1 (M1) lander when it unexpectedly accelerated and probably crashed on the lunar surface. ( read original story ...)