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Networking in Japan

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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 […]

Arab League summit kicks off in Baghdad with Gaza at top of the agenda
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 6:42 am
Regional leaders were to meet in Baghdad on Saturday at the annual summit of the Arab League, with the war in Gaza expected to once again loom large.…
Struggling Nissan considers closing two plants in Kanagawa
on May 17, 2025 at 5:28 am
The possible closure of the plants in the prefecture — Nissan's birthplace — seems certain to provoke a backlash from local communities.
Trump insults Springsteen, Swift from Air Force One
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 5:03 am
U.S. President Donald Trump used his down time on Air Force One Friday to insult "obnoxious JERK" Bruce Springsteen and declare Taylor Swift "no longer HOT" in social…
Weaving history, art and innovation together in a new range of Japanese yukata
by Elliot Hale on May 17, 2025 at 5:00 am
This summer collection gathers together heritage dyeing techniques, bold designs, and modern comfort upgrades. Summer is creeping back up on us slowly and, for some, the recent weather in Japan has given the impression that it’s already here, which means it’s time to start making preparations for the heat. Naturally, one of the first things
North Korea's Kim oversees air drills, calls for stepped-up war preparations
on May 17, 2025 at 4:50 am
Kim, who inspected anti-aircraft combat and airstrike drills, called for "all units in the entire military" to bring about "a breakthrough in war preparation."
Rescuers say 100 dead as Israel launches fresh Gaza offensive
on May 17, 2025 at 4:18 am
The army said on Telegram it had begun the "initial stages" of the offensive, known as Operation Gideon's Chariots.
Two in critical condition after possible gas leak at ENEOS refinery
on May 17, 2025 at 4:05 am
Three people were taken to a hospital after a possible gas leak occurred at an oil refinery in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture.
Canberra slams Russian jailing of Australian who fought for Ukraine
on May 17, 2025 at 3:59 am
Oscar Jenkins, 33, was convicted of being a "mercenary in an armed conflict" by the court in Ukraine's Russian-occupied east Luhansk region.
Deadly Israeli strikes pound Gaza; Trump says 'people are starving'
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 2:37 am
Israeli strikes on Gaza have killed more than 250 people since Thursday morning, local health authorities said on Friday, one of the deadliest phases of bombardment since a…
Trump reshapes U.S. Mideast policy. Can deals work instead?
on May 17, 2025 at 2:25 am
The president proclaimed a decisive break with decades of U.S. interventionism, promising a new foreign policy based instead on the art of the deal.
Japan remains committed to moon missions as Trump cuts NASA budget, JAXA chief says
on May 17, 2025 at 2:18 am
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed a $6 billion cut to NASA's budget could upend the Artemis program to return people to the moon.
Musk's xAI blames 'unauthorized' tweak for 'white genocide' posts
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 2:17 am
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup has blamed an "unauthorized modification" for causing its chatbot Grok to generate misleading and unsolicited posts referencing "white genocide" in South Africa. The…
Russia-Ukraine peace talks end after less than 2 hours with deal to swap POWs
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 2:12 am
The first direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks since the early weeks of Moscow’s 2022 invasion ended after less than two hours Friday, and while both sides agreed on a…
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to resume quick deportations of Venezuelans under 18th century law
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 2:11 am
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the Trump administration’s appeal to quickly resume deportations of Venezuelans under an 18th century wartime law. Over two dissenting votes, the justices…
Gulf states use opulence and flattery to win Trump's heart
by Japan Today Editor on May 17, 2025 at 2:11 am
Escorts of camels and Arabian horses. A luxury plane offered as a gift. Hundreds of men dancing with drums and scimitars before marble palaces. Extravagant displays of opulence…
Ex-South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol leaves conservative party
on May 17, 2025 at 1:38 am
The announcement comes as PPP's presidential candidate is badly trailing liberal Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung in the polls before the June 3 snap election.
FDA clears first blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
on May 17, 2025 at 1:35 am
The test made by Fujirebio Diagnostics, a unit of Japan’s H.U. Group Holdings, was cleared for people 55 years and older who exhibit signs and symptoms of the disease.
Traditional performing arts are plugging into modern audiences
on May 17, 2025 at 1:30 am
Noh and kabuki are getting an image update by teaming up with pop culture figures such as Vocaloid idol Hatsune Miku and DJ Ken Ishii.
Moody's cuts America's pristine credit rating, citing rising debt
on May 17, 2025 at 1:17 am
The move that could complicate U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to cut taxes and send ripples through global markets.
Ex-FBI director James Comey meets with Secret Service over '8647' post
on May 17, 2025 at 1:16 am
In U.S. slang, the number 86 can be used as a verb meaning to throw somebody out of a bar for disorderly. Trump is the 47th U.S. president.