Shredding is probably the safer option, to be honest, than throwing a crumpled note in the bin. The team, from Nagoya University, tested out the theory on a group of participants who they deliberately ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Hunkers Down for Trump 2.0
The possible return of Donald Trump to the White House has bred a deep sense of insecurity among Japan’s business and political elite. ( read original story ...)
Microsoft to invest $2.9 billion to boost AI business in Japan – Nikkei
Microsoft Corp will invest about $2.9 billion over the next two years to boost its artificial intelligence (AI) business in Japan, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Tuesday citing the company president ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Needs New Nuclear to Hit Green Goals, Power Sector Says
Japan will need new nuclear power plants to meet its 2050 net zero goal, according to nation’s main electricity utilities. ( read original story ...)
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TO MOVE PART OF NAGOYA WORKS TO HITACHI INDUSTRIAL
TOKYO, April 9 (Bernama-dpa) -- Japanese electronics firm Mitsubishi Electric Corp said on Friday that it has agreed to transfer the Nagoya Works distribution transformer business to Hitachi ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on firm tech issues, weak yen vs. US dollar
Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday, supported by technology issues, while exporters were sought on a weak yen against the U.S. dollar. ( read original story ...)
Australia says military collaboration with Japan is not about creating ‘Jaukus’
Australia, UK and US say they want to support regional stability and security but China ‘gravely concerned’ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Elite Nishi-Azabu District Welcomes Luxurious New Villa For Rent
Tokyo’s upscale Nishi-Azabu district is set to welcome a new addition with the introduction of a Luxurious New Villa available For Rent from May 2024. Designed by the renowned architect Kenji Mizukami ... ( read original story ...)
Biden to meet Japan’s PM Kishida amid shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set for his much-anticipated visit to Washington. The visit, which will include a glamorous state dinner Wednesday, comes amid growing concerns about provocati ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shin-Etsu Chemical to Invest $545 Million in Chip Materials Plant
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan semiconductor materials maker Shin-Etsu Chemical said on Tuesday it will invest around 83 billion yen ($545 million) in a factory in Gunma prefecture in the latest effort to ... ( read original story ...)
Australia downplays Japan’s role in AUKUS, says no plans to add member to defence pact
Australia downplayed reports Japan could soon join its AUKUS security pact with Britain and the United States, saying on Tuesday any cooperation would be on a project-by-project basis as differences ... ( read original story ...)
Woman stands in Osaka for end to war in Gaza amid troubled exchanges with Israeli friend
A woman who has continued to stand in front of JR Osaka Station each night as part of a group calling for an end to the war in Gaza between I ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Expo 2025: Osaka triumph or billion-dollar folly?
It remains to be seen what exactly will be presented at Expo 2025. The event, organized by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, boasts the thematic slogan of "Designing future society ... ( read original story ...)
7 penguins evacuated from quake-hit Ishikawa Pref. in the swim at Tokyo aquarium
Seven Magellanic penguins evacuated from an aquarium damaged by the Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula earthquake are enjoying promenading at Sumida Aquarium, which is attached to the Tokyo Skytree in the ... ( read original story ...)
(LEAD) N. Korea does not appear ready to address ‘outstanding’ issues with Japan: Tokyo envoy
North Korea does not appear to be ready to deal with "outstanding" matters with Japan, including the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang decades ago, Tokyo's top envoy to the United ... ( read original story ...)
Startup Genome helping to make Tokyo the ‘most startup friendly city’ in the world
The partnership aligns with the position set out by the Tokyo government to make it the " most startup friendly city " in the world. This venture is a manifestation of that goal and will bring more ... ( read original story ...)