Bank of Japan policymakers took note of growing inflationary pressure with one of them calling for the need to eventually communicate an exit strategy from ultra-loose monetary policy, minutes of ... ( read original story ...)
Is Salt Lake City or Sapporo the frontrunner for 2030 Olympics?
Now that the race for the 2030 Winter Games appears to be between Salt Lake City and Sapporo , Japan, which city is the favorite? ( read original story ...)
Republicans slam Pentagon plan to pull permanent F-15 force from Japan
Republican lawmakers have criticised a plan by the Pentagon to replace F-15 fighter jets permanently based in Okinawa with a temporary rotating force, saying it would send the wrong signal to China ... ( read original story ...)
Pomellato Hosted a Special Exhibition in Tokyo Celebrating Beauty and Creativity
CEO Sabina Belli, who visited Japan for the preview, shares the highlights of the exhibition and her thoughts on the show. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wants to take you on a guided meditation, courtesy of Hyperice and Modern Health
The tennis star continues to help people prioritize their mental health after her high-profile withdrawal from the French Open last year. ( read original story ...)
Japan needs Russian oil to survive and there are ways for Moscow to keep delivering despite sanctions, trading firm CEO says
Japan's reliance on Russian energy means it can't cut ties with Moscow, Itochu's CEO told the FT — but there are ways Russian can keep exporting despite sanctions. ( read original story ...)
Stretchable lithium-ion battery packaging developed to give wearable devices a boost
The solution brings wearable devices closer to becoming more feasible, opening up opportunities in the medical. ( read original story ...)
Ransomware attack halts services at Osaka hospital
OSAKA--A major hospital here suspended routine medical services after a ransomware cyberattack shut down the facility’s electronic medical record system, officials said on Oct. 31. ( read original story ...)
6520 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Tokyo on Tuesday
Japan's health ministry says it confirmed 6,520 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Tuesday. The daily tally is up 1,818 from a week earlier, for a tenth straight day of week-on-week increase. ( read original story ...)
Chinese fashion retailer Shein to open permanent ‘event space’ in Tokyo
Chinese fashion retailer Shein is to open its first permanent premises in Tokyo this month, the company said on Tuesday, aiming to bolster its online brand with a physical presence. ( read original story ...)
Japan asks households, companies to conserve electricity during winter
Japan said on Tuesday it will ask households and companies across the country to conserve electricity within "a reasonable range" during the peak winter demand season to alleviate a possible power ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s long-awaited Ghibli Park is now open
Japan's new Ghibli Park features scenes from the popular animation studio's famous productions, including 'Totoro" and "Spirited Away." Here's a first look at what visitors to the new attraction can ... ( read original story ...)
World Cup goal for Japan is quarterfinals — at least
Saying it is one thing, but doing it is another. Japan soccer coach Hajime Moriyasu repeated his aim again for the World Cup . “Our goal for the tournament is to reach the quarterfinal — and least,” ... ( read original story ...)
Japan entertainment maker Sony ups forecasts as profits grow
Sony said Tuesday its quarterly profit through September rose 24% on healthy demand for its music and movies, prompting the Japanese entertainment and electronics giant to raise its annual sales and ... ( read original story ...)
Water taxis may soon be ferrying commuters around Tokyo
But Tokyo is now testing another solution to the hectic conditions of public transport. According to Nikkei, Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike has said that using boats to commute will expand opportunities ... ( read original story ...)
Japan LDP No.2 Aso to Fly to South Korea to Meet President Yoon -Sankei
Former Japanese premier Taro Aso, now vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, will travel to South Korea on Wednesday for a potential meeting with President Yoon Suk-yeol, Japan's ... ( read original story ...)