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Networking in Japan

January 5, 2024 gaishikeiman 0

If you are a foreigner in Japan, you might wonder (or not) what the best venues to network with your peers are. I will keep […]

Trump ban on entry of international Harvard students temporarily blocked by judge
by Japan Today Editor on June 6, 2025 at 6:56 am
A federal judge in Boston on Thursday temporarily blocked U.S. President Donald Trump from barring U.S. entry of foreign nationals seeking to study or participate in exchange programs…
High court overturns ruling against ex-Tepco executives
on June 6, 2025 at 6:54 am
The count found the executives were unable to predict the tsunami that triggered the triple reactor meltdown at the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant.
In tariff talks with the U.S., Japan may have blinked
on June 6, 2025 at 6:52 am
Tokyo is backing off from its insistence that all new tariffs be removed, according to a Friday report by the Asahi Shimbun.
From ridicule to redemption: Rice crisis returns Koizumi to the spotlight
on June 6, 2025 at 6:48 am
The lawmaker, sometimes said to be long on image and short on substance, has won praise for bringing down the price of rice.
Japan adopts ¥20 trillion anti-disaster program
on June 6, 2025 at 6:40 am
The program, starting next April, focuses on rebuilding aging infrastructure and stepping up preparations for huge disasters.
Soaring rice prices take a bite out of Japan's beloved curry shops
on June 6, 2025 at 6:20 am
A total of 13 shops with more than ¥10 million in debt filed for bankruptcy in the year ended March — a record high for a second consecutive year.
Ukraine hits out at Europe's payout from frozen Russian cash
on June 6, 2025 at 6:10 am
Compensating private investors before victims of war sends the wrong signal, says Iryna Mudra, a deputy head of Ukraine's presidential administration.
Grow your own balcony rice balls with this new how-to book
by Elliot Hale on June 6, 2025 at 5:00 am
With 30 seeds and 180 days of patience, you too can also eat rice from a bucket. You don’t necessarily need your own plot of farmland, or tons of agricultural expertise, to try growing your own food. Just about anyone can grow a pot of baby carrots, and in Japan, even many elementary school students
Soccer surging in Canada a year from World Cup hosting
on June 6, 2025 at 4:56 am
Data ranks soccer as the most popular sport among Canadian youth and, while the country retains its love for ice hockey, families increasingly struggle to take part.
Intense Russian air attack on Ukraine's capital kills four
on June 6, 2025 at 4:47 am
The Russian attack followed a warning from the Kremlin that it would hit back after Ukrainian drones destroyed several of its bomber aircraft.
South Korean conservatives looking for rebirth after election loss
on June 6, 2025 at 4:27 am
The defeat has left conservative leaders pointing fingers and trading blame as the party searches for a new direction.
Japan’s early May exports drop as tariff woes upend commerce
on June 6, 2025 at 4:14 am
Exports measured by value dropped 3% in the first 20 days of May, which compared with a 2% rise for April.
Japanese police find 74 packets of cocaine inside foreign traveler complaining of stomach pains
by Casey Baseel on June 6, 2025 at 4:00 am
Yeah, that’ll cause digestive and legal problems for you. Usually if you hear about someone stuffing a sock down the front of their pants, it’s a guy wanting his package to be perceived as more prodigious than it really is. In April, though, customs officials at Osaka’s Kansai International Airport learned that a woman who
Haliburton's last-second shot lifts Pacers over Thunder in Game 1
on June 6, 2025 at 3:40 am
Haliburton gave the Pacers their only lead of the game on a dramatic 21-foot jump shot with 0.3 of a second remaining.
Moriyasu mourns end of unbeaten run after loss to Australia
on June 6, 2025 at 3:18 am
"It ended up being an extremely frustrating and disappointing result," Moriyasu told reporters.
Financial transactions via hijacked accounts top ¥500B in January-May
on June 6, 2025 at 3:03 am
A total of 16 securities companies are affected by the hijackings.
Musical ekiben adds a tune to your train station bento meal
by Oona McGee on June 6, 2025 at 3:00 am
Japan’s only musical ekiben lets you sing for your supper. One of the great things about train travel in Japan is the chance to pick up an “ekiben” (literally “train station boxed meal“) from a kiosk at the station to enjoy on the journey. The only problem, however, is choosing one from the many eye-catching
Trump says it may be better to let Ukraine, Russia 'fight for a while'
by Japan Today Editor on June 6, 2025 at 2:54 am
President Donald Trump said Thursday that it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace, even as…
Traders scouring annual meeting filings for traces of activist shareholdings
on June 6, 2025 at 2:47 am
Multiple stocks jumped last week after activist investor Aya Nomura’s name appeared in annual general meeting letters, listed as a stakeholder.
LDP to put off WWII air raid relief bill
on June 6, 2025 at 2:46 am
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is believed to be concerned that it could lead to other compensation-related issues.