SoftBank Is Selling Wag Stake Back to Company
SoftBank Group Corp.’s Vision Fund has agreed to sell its nearly 50% stake in Wag Labs Inc. back to the struggling dog-walking startup, according to people familiar with the matter, marking anot…
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Japan's markets watchdog recommends $22 million fine for Nissan over Ghosn pay
FILE PHOTO: The Nissan logo is seen at their booth at the Tokyo Motor Show, in Tokyo, Japan October 23, 2019. REUTERS/Edgar SuTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s markets watchdog said on Tuesday it h…
This Japanese word connecting mind, body, and spirit is also driving scientific discovery
Conceptually, it unites the notions of heart, mind, and spirit: It sees these three elements as being indivisible from one other. We should take the interrelationship of our thoughts, feelings, …
SoftBank to Establish “Beyond AI Institute”
SoftBank (Tokyo) — The University of Tokyo and SoftBank Corp. today announced an agreement to establish the Beyond AI Institute, a new research facility that will gather the world’s best minds and la…
In This Corner of the World
Director Sunao Katabuchi’s feature length animated film, based on the award-winning manga “In This Corner of the World,” is an anomaly in many ways. The extended version had its premiere at…
Most people in Japan know LGBT but understanding limited
KYODO NEWS - 1 hour ago - 17:12 | Lifestyle, All, JapanMost respondents to a recent survey in Japan are familiar with the acronym LGBT but their understanding of whom it refers to remains r…
Poll shows 1 in 10 in Japan identify as LGBT or other sexual minorities
A recent online survey has found that 1 in 10 in Japan identify as LGBT or another sexual minority. The Japan LGBT Research Institute Inc., a Tokyo-based think tank specializing in issues r…
Foreigners Bring Youth to Japan's Aging Populace
According to the Internal Affairs Ministry, the Japanese population fell for the 9th consecutive year to 125.2 million as of January 1st, 2018. Most foreign residents are working ageThis graph s…
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Making Death Threats To Anime Retailer
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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, the upcoming game from the two-man dev team responsible for Astebreed, was
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, the upcoming game from the two-man dev team responsible for Astebreed, was originally supposed to be out this winter in Japan. The release date has been push ed ba…