More than nine out of 10 Japanese firms feel a sense of crisis about the country's accelerating birthrate decline, with few hopeful that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government can arrest the fall, ( read original story ...)
Perfect Trick, Perfect Spot: Shane Oneill Flips Out (And In) On This Ledge In Tokyo
Throw in the golden hour sunset in the background and there's just nothing left to say. Call him robotic, call him whatever—Shane is one of the most talented skaters to ever step foot on one of these ... ( read original story ...)
What really happened to the man from a ‘parallel universe’ who bewildered Japan
A businessman, whom people say looked just like any other traveler, arrived at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. Upon checking his passport, authorities found that he came from Taured, a country that does not exist. ( read original story ...)
Is Japan’s world-beating stock-market rally merely a function of a weak yen? One analyst thinks so.
The rally that propelled Japanese stocks to the highest level in nearly 33 years is a direct result of renewed weakness in Japanese yen, said a strategist ( read original story ...)
New Hong Kong to Nagoya Flight on Hong Kong Airlines
Nagoya is an excellent destination for those looking to experience the rich history and vibrant culture of Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Sofia Coppola on Tokyo, Suntory Whisky, and 20 Years of Lost in Translation
She even threw a few Easter eggs into this new project for longtime fans, paying homage to the romantic dramedy, which stars Bill Murray as a movie star in Tokyo to promote Suntory. Tokyo has always ... ( read original story ...)
Day 7: Everything Gundam in Yokohama
So, seeing this life-sized "moving Gundam" is a BIG DEAL. I hope that's coming across. When we showed up at Yokohama Harbor, I was beyond excited. I knew this would likely be my favorite part of this ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to provide 100 military vehicles to Ukraine
Japan has held a ceremony marking its planned donation of about 100 military vehicles to Ukraine, as Tokyo seeks to provide equipment that can be of broader military use than its earlier shipments of ( read original story ...)
Japan won’t join NATO, but aware of liaison office plan – PM
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday the country had no plans to become a NATO member but acknowledged the security alliance's plan to open a liaison office in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ‘hosed down with demand’ but pricing sparks debate
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government priced a dollar bond on Tuesday at a level that divided opinion in the market. Tokyo was looking for a modest $500m three year deal and capped the size from the start ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo should search its soul for sowing discord: China Daily editorial
After Chinese Vice-Foreign Minister Sun Weidong summoned Japanese Ambassador to China Hideo Tarumi and lodged solemn representations over the G7 Hiroshima Summit hyping up China-related issues on ... ( read original story ...)
OMA’s Inaugural Tower in Tokyo: Toranomon Hills Station Tower to Open in the Fall of 2023
Discover the Toranomon Hills Station Tower, OMA's inaugural tower in Tokyo and Japan, designed by Shohei Shigematsu and OMA New York. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Stocks Close Lower On US Debt Ceiling Talks
Tokyo shares closed lower Wednesday as the market came under pressure on uncertainty over US debt ceiling negotiations, which saw Wall Street end on a down note overnight. ( read original story ...)
Goldman Sachs backs Japan’s biggest taxi app with $1 billion valuation
Goldman Sachs invested in Go Inc., Japan's biggest ride-hailing app, in a funding round which values the startup at $1 billion, the company announced on Wednesday. The U.S. investment bank invested 10 billion Japanese yen ($72. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Pref. assemblyman refuses to resign over reported harassment of female colleague
A member of the Osaka Prefectural Assembly on May 23 refused to resign after reports surfaced of his alleged harassment of a junior party mem ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Rakuten Set to Raise $2.18 Billion Through Share Issue
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese e-commerce and fintech conglomerate Rakuten Group Inc will raise up to 294.2 billion yen ($2.18 billion) by issuing new shares, it said on Wednesday as it works to offset the financial impact of losses at its mobile business. ( read original story ...)