Japan aspires to become Asia’s largest start-up hub, but goal remains elusive
Yutaka Oba, 36, who heads Block 71 Japan, told The Straits Times that the goal is to create a start-up ecosystem connecting ...
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Japan whaling mother ship calls it a day amid industry stupor
SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi Prefecture--The aging Nisshin Maru, a relic of Japan’s whaling tradition, has finally retired after playing a central role in research and commercial operations for more ...
'Those still exist'? Squat toilets declining in Japan, but demand remains
They may have all but disappeared from newly built homes, but traditional Japanese squat toilets are still found in places ...
Towns, cities in west Japan link up in fight against noisy low-flying US military aircraft
Municipal governments in Shimane and Hiroshima prefectures are teaming up to ask the national government for solutions after ...
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Record snowfall in many areas closes roads, hits train services
Record-breaking snowfall across Hokkaido and Sea of Japan coastal areas of Honshu on Feb. 8 brought traffic and train services to a standstill in many areas as even more snow was forecast for ...