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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 […]

Honda hopes to double EV driving range with solid-state batteries
on November 21, 2024 at 6:30 am
Such batteries will replace liquid-state lithium-ion batteries currently in use, Honda R&D chief Keiji Otsu says.
Central Japan's chief prosecutor to apologize in person to Iwao Hakamata
on November 21, 2024 at 6:16 am
The head of the Shizuoka District Prosecutors Office is expected to meet the former boxer recently acquitted of a 1966 quadruple murder over his prolonged legal battle.
U.S. Justice Department proposes sale of Google's Chrome to curb monopoly
on November 21, 2024 at 6:12 am
The proposed changes follow a landmark ruling that the technology giant illegally monopolized online search.
Analysis of Fukushima debris sample could take a year, operator says
on November 21, 2024 at 6:05 am
The analysis could shed light on radioactivity levels and the chemical structure of the fuel debris.
Man charged with murder allegedly made victim date other men for money
on November 21, 2024 at 5:30 am
Investigators suspect 26-year-old Ryotaro Masuda repeatedly beat his girlfriend, using money she received from coerced involvement with other men for his own investments.
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged in U.S. with bribery
on November 21, 2024 at 5:27 am
The billionaire chair of Indian conglomerate Adani Group has been indicted in New York over his role in a $265 million bribery scheme.
U.S. govt calls for breakup of Google and Chrome
by Japan Today Editor on November 21, 2024 at 5:19 am
The U.S. government late Wednesday asked a judge to order the dismantling of Google by selling its widely used Chrome browser in a major antitrust crackdown on the…
Ohkawara investigators referred to prosecutors over falsified documents
on November 21, 2024 at 5:14 am
Executives at Ohkawara Kakohki were arrested in 2020 on suspicion of illegally exporting chemical machinery, but the charges were later dropped.
Japan’s caramel gacha machines offer sweet thrills, but do they deliver?
by Elliot Hale on November 21, 2024 at 5:00 am
Find out if we hit the jackpot or collect candy-coated chaos. Traveling, for many people, is the joy of discovery. It’s learning the unfamiliar, unearthing the unknown, and embracing the unexpected. For our Japanese-language reporter Haruka Takagi, it’s also the joy of eating regional dishes. One specialty she has a particular fondness for is local
Ishiba set to announce $140 billion stimulus package
on November 21, 2024 at 4:25 am
The package aims address a range of challenges from inflation to wage growth, and alleviate a cost-of-living crunch.
Chipmaker Kioxia to receive market listing approval, sources say
on November 21, 2024 at 4:06 am
Bain-backed Kioxia will have a market value of about ¥750 billion ($4.84 billion) based on the indicative price for its initial public offering.
Ex-yokozuna Kitanofuji dies at 82
on November 21, 2024 at 3:55 am
After a stellar career, Kitanofuji remained popular in retirement for delivering witty comments during live sumo tournament broadcasts.
Australia eyes $30 mil fine for social media flouting under-16s ban
by Japan Today Editor on November 21, 2024 at 3:46 am
Social media companies could be fined more than U.S.$30 million if they fail to keep children off their platforms, under new laws tabled before Australia's parliament Thursday. The…
Roki Sasaki's posting likely will extend into 2025 signing period, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says
by Japan Today Editor on November 21, 2024 at 3:40 am
Roki Sasaki's posting will likely extend into the 2025 international signing period, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Wednesday, allowing teams as much as $7,555,500 to sign the prized…
Israeli officials demand right to strike Hezbollah under any cease-fire deal for Lebanon
by Japan Today Editor on November 21, 2024 at 3:37 am
Israeli officials demanded Wednesday the freedom to strike Lebanon's Hezbollah as part of any cease-fire deal, raising a potential complication as a top U.S. envoy was in the…
Musk outlines plans for mass cuts as Trump 'efficiency' czar
by Japan Today Editor on November 21, 2024 at 3:37 am
Elon Musk outlined plans Wednesday for his new role as "efficiency" czar -- signaling an assault on federal spending and staffing that would be backed by President-elect Donald…
U.S. vetoes U.N. resolution demanding cease-fire in Gaza because there's no link to a hostage release
by Japan Today Editor on November 21, 2024 at 3:37 am
The United States on Wednesday vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the war in Gaza because it was not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken…
Lawmakers concerned about background checks of Trump's cabinet picks as red flags surface
by Japan Today Editor on November 21, 2024 at 3:37 am
As senators prepare to consider President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet, they will likely be doing so without a well-established staple of the confirmation process: an FBI…
'Sport will have the last word' as World Rally title goes down to the wire in Japan
on November 21, 2024 at 3:23 am
The only certainty about this year's World Rally Championship is that a Hyundai driver will take the title.
U.S. women to host Japan, Australia and Colombia in 2025 event
on November 21, 2024 at 3:12 am
The 10th edition of the event will feature a six-game, three-day format for round-robin matches.