Japanese punk band Otoboke Beaver, known for their short, sharp songs with ferocity and black humour, are set to play their biggest UK gig supporting Foo Fighters at Anfield stadium. Vocalist Accorinrin credits Dave Grohl's support for their growing popularity.
The Bank of Japan has increased its policy rate to 1%, a 31-year high, to combat inflation driven by rising oil costs. This move occurs despite recent falls in oil prices and a four-year low in Japan's core inflation, as policymakers aim to stabilize underlying inflation near their 2% target.
La Borsa di Tokyo ha raggiunto un nuovo record, con l'indice Nikkei che ha superato per la prima volta i 70.000 punti, grazie all'ottimismo per l'accordo tra Iran e USA e la riapertura dello Stretto di Hormuz. Il petrolio Brent è sceso sotto gli 85 dollari.
AI時代の電力需要増大に対し、東京電力とさくらインターネットが「ワットビット連携」を提唱。電力と情報通信を連携させ、データセンターの誘致や排熱活用でエネルギー需給の最適化を目指す。さくらインターネットは石狩データセンターでの実践例を紹介し、実現段階にあると強調した。
Japan's real estate market leads the Asia-Pacific in investment, safety, and trade, with strong performance in office, residential, and hotel sectors. Despite this, Japanese investors are increasing their overseas property investments, particularly in Australia's rental housing market.
Le borse europee chiudono in rialzo grazie all'accordo preliminare tra USA e Iran. Francoforte e Parigi guadagnano terreno, mentre Londra è debole per via dei petroliferi e in attesa della Bank of England.
ugoは、データセンターの人手不足に対応するため、小型点検ロボット「ugo mini」を発表。最大186cmまで伸びるポールとAI連携で設備点検を自動化し、点検時間を半減させる。上位機「ugo Pro」はアーム操作も可能。
Le Borse asiatiche chiudono in forte rialzo grazie all'accordo tra USA e Iran e alla riapertura dello stretto di Hormuz. Clima positivo sui mercati, calano petrolio e gas. Tokyo +4,99%, Seul +5,2%.
Tokyo Üniversitesi'nin yeni çalışması, dijital okumanın metin anlamayı zorlaştırdığını, kağıt okumanın ise mekansal ipuçlarıyla anlatıyı zihinsel olarak haritalandırmaya daha fazla yardımcı olduğunu gösterdi. Tablet kullanıcıları hikayeyi yeniden oluşturmak için daha fazla zihinsel güç harcadı.
Le principali borse asiatiche, tra cui Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Tokyo e Seul, registrano guadagni significativi. L'ottimismo è alimentato dall'annuncio di un accordo di pace tra Stati Uniti e Iran.
La Borsa di Tokyo apre in forte rialzo grazie all'accordo tra Iran e USA per porre fine alle ostilità e riaprire lo Stretto di Hormuz. Il Nikkei guadagna l'1,30%, il petrolio Brent scende sotto gli 85 dollari.
El Valencia está a punto de fichar al joven talento japonés Ryunosuke Sato, de 19 años, por unos 4 millones de euros. El jugador superará el reconocimiento médico y se unirá al club para la temporada 2025-26, adelantándose a otros equipos como el Feyenoord.
Japonya, Çin'e olan kritik mineral bağımlılığını azaltmak amacıyla Grönland'da nadir toprak elementleri ve diğer stratejik madenlerin çıkarılmasına yönelik fizibilite çalışmaları başlatmayı planlıyor. Tokyo yönetimi, jeologları bölgeye göndererek rezervlerin büyüklüğünü ve madencilik maliyetlerini değerlendirecek.
Hong Kong triathlete Oscar Coggins qualified for the Asian Games by winning bronze at the Asia Triathlon Super Sprint Elite championship in Xuzhou. This achievement comes after a previous withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health struggles.
Tech reviewer Tom Honeyands lost £70,000 to a phishing scam after fraudsters used details from his social media videos. The scammers, posing as Lloyds bank staff, exploited his travel information and visible banking icons on his computer screen to trick him into verifying fraudulent transactions.
Japan and Indonesia are advancing defense cooperation, with discussions focusing on the transfer of decommissioned Asagiri-class destroyers from Japan to Indonesia. This move aims to enhance Indonesia's subsurface awareness and contribute to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
South Korea, the United States, and Japan held trilateral meetings in Tokyo this week to discuss North Korean affairs, including its nuclear and missile development, and Russia-North Korea military cooperation. Officials also reviewed progress on trilateral cooperation in security, economy, and technology.
South Korea, the US, and Japan held consultations in Tokyo on May 12 regarding North Korea. The officials shared assessments of the Korean Peninsula and regional situations, reaffirmed the goal of complete denuclearization, and discussed cooperation for peace and stability. The meeting also addressed China's Xi Jinping's recent visit to North Korea and the growing military ties between North Korea and Russia.
The acclaimed Off-Broadway musical "Loved by Ernest Shackleton," starring former Takarazuka top star Jun Shibuki, is being performed in Japan for the first time at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre until the 24th. Shibuki expressed confidence in the show's uplifting power, calling it "more energizing than a health drink."
Japan's distinct approach to Russia's aggression in Ukraine, including maintaining contact with Moscow and seeking energy imports, has been noted by European governments and NATO nations. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi defended Tokyo's outreach, emphasizing the importance of dialogue during conflict. A politician from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has been attempting to arrange a meeting between the Japanese and Russian foreign ministers. Japan is also reportedly close to an agreement with the US to continue importing energy from Russia's Sakhalin 2 project.
Former Tokyo Women's Medical University president, Kinuko Iwamoto (79), pleaded not guilty to embezzlement charges at her first trial at the Tokyo District Court. She is accused of causing over 200 million yen in damages by making the university pay unnecessary fees to a construction company president for new building construction projects.
A woman in her 20s and an infant were found dead in a parked car in Okutama, Tokyo. Police suspect a murder-suicide and are investigating the identities and circumstances.
Kim Jong Un leveraged his "indispensable" position with Xi Jinping, highlighting North Korea's nuclear status as a "stabilizing factor" in the Asia-Pacific, contrasting with Western narratives and Israel's regional impact.
A capsule toy series replicating IT infrastructure equipment in 1/12th scale, "Palmtop Network Gear," is drawing crowds at Interop Tokyo 2026. The fourth installment, themed around the event's "ShowNet," sold out on its first day, highlighting the unexpected popularity of miniature network devices.
