Japan plans to establish a new unit under its defense ministry to enhance international coordination with allies, aiming to strengthen its capacity amidst a challenging security environment, particularly concerning "military threats" from North Korea, Russia, and China.
La gouverneure de Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, a lancé le «Tokyo Cool Biz» encourageant les fonctionnaires masculins à porter des shorts pour réduire la climatisation. Cette mesure a déclenché une controverse au Japon, des internautes, notamment des femmes, exprimant leur dégoût face aux poils de jambes masculins et jugeant la politique injuste.
Le Borse asiatiche chiudono in rialzo, trainate dagli investimenti in intelligenza artificiale e data center, mentre le tensioni geopolitiche in Medio Oriente continuano a spingere i prezzi di petrolio e gas. Tokyo e Seul registrano guadagni significativi, con lo yen ai minimi storici.
PV Sindhu's China Open campaign ended in the second round with a 21-16, 20-22, 18-21 defeat to world No. 4 Chen Yufei. The loss came despite Sindhu's recent Japan Open triumph and a strong performance in the nearly 90-minute match.
Tokyo's "Cool Biz" initiative, introduced by Governor Yuriko Koike, encourages men to wear shorts at work to combat summer heat and save energy. The policy receives mixed reviews, with some enjoying comfort while others cite unfairness to women and "leg hair harassment."
Australian sprinter Torrie Lewis broke her own national 100m record, clocking 11.04 seconds and defeating five-time Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah at the Tipos PTS meet in Slovakia. This achievement provides perfect preparation for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Tokyo Büyükşehir Yönetimi'nin "Tokyo Cool Biz" uygulaması kapsamında erkek çalışanlara yaz sıcaklarında ofiste şort giyme tavsiyesi yapıldı. Bu durum, bazı kadın çalışanların adaletsizlik ve "bacak kılı tacizi" ("sunehara") şikayetleriyle kamuoyunda farklı tepkilere yol açtı.
Le borse asiatiche, dopo un avvio positivo, chiudono per lo più in calo, con le misure cinesi insufficienti a frenare il declino. Tokyo è mista, mentre Shanghai, Shenzhen e Hong Kong cedono. Il petrolio sale e l'Europa attende le trimestrali.
日本東京都廳為應對高溫和節能，於4月推出「Tokyo Cool Biz」政策，鼓勵男性員工穿短褲上班。然而，新措施實施四個月後，引發了不同聲音，部分女性因看見男同事腿毛感到不適，甚至創造了「腿毛騷擾」（スネハラ）一詞。這項政策在提升工作舒適度與職場禮儀及性別公平之間，面臨社會接受度的挑戰。
Japan is developing a project to map alternative shipping routes around Malaysian states, providing data on depths and hazards, to avoid the Strait of Malacca due to rising geopolitical tensions. This initiative aims to secure Japan's crucial trade, especially energy imports from Gulf states, following US attacks on Iran.
Kim Kardashian seemingly confirmed her relationship with Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton via a video after their Tokyo trip, where he also bonded with her children. Kanye West reportedly reacted calmly, respecting Hamilton, a contrast to his past feud with Pete Davidson.
Tokyo's "Cool Biz" initiative, introduced by Governor Yuriko Koike, encourages men to wear shorts at work to combat rising summer temperatures and save energy. The policy receives mixed reviews, with some finding comfort and others raising concerns about gender fairness and "leg hair harassment."
China conducted a live-fire naval exercise in Japan's claimed Exclusive Economic Zone near Okinotorishima, prompting a diplomatic protest from Tokyo. Beijing dismissed Japan's concerns, arguing Okinotorishima is not an island under international law, while Japan linked the drill to growing China-Russia military cooperation and maritime tensions.
中國信託銀行子行東京之星銀行熊本分行因應當地產業聚落快速發展及金融需求成長，喬遷至熊本市中心水道町，營業空間擴大兩倍，今日正式開業，以強化對企業及個人客戶的金融服務。
La nazionale maschile italiana di pallavolo si è trasferita da Osaka a Tokyo per la preparazione in vista delle Finals di Nations League a Ningbo, Cina, dove affronterà gli Stati Uniti. Prevista un'amichevole con il Giappone, mentre Alessandro Michieletto continua il suo programma di recupero.
Japan's defence ministry reported a Chinese People's Liberation Army vessel conducted a live-fire drill within Japan's claimed Exclusive Economic Zone near Okinotori Island, alongside a Russian navy ship. China's foreign ministry firmly refuted these claims as "groundless."
Thousands protested in Tokyo against Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's plans to revise the pacifist constitution, expand military capabilities, and increase defense spending. The demonstrations, which drew 25,000 people, coincide with falling government approval ratings.
Japan is focusing on unmanned combat capabilities to build asymmetric advantages and advance its 'remilitarisation' agenda, planning to invest 1 trillion yen (US$6.2 billion) in uncrewed systems over five years starting in 2023.
Nvidia, yapay zeka gelişimini Japonya'daki robotik ekosistemiyle birleştirerek Fanuc ve Yaskawa Electric ile ortaklık kurdu. CEO Jensen Huang, çip tedarik zinciri yöneticileriyle de görüşerek şirketin küresel yapay zeka ve robotik alanındaki konumunu güçlendiriyor.
PV Sindhu, after becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his congratulatory message, expressing gratitude and recalling cherished memories of their past meetings and his unwavering support for Indian sport.
China's Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping, known as the “Phoenix combination,” secured their first Japan Open mixed doubles title by defeating Hong Kong's Jordan Tang Chun-man and Tse Ying-suet 2-1 in the final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
Jensen Huang visited Tokyo, securing deals for a national AI factory (Noetra), partnerships with robotics firms, and agreements with chip-material suppliers. Japan aims to build its own "physical AI" for factories and robots, reducing dependence on foreign infrastructure, with Nvidia as a key hardware provider.
La campagna governativa giapponese "Cool Biz" per l'abbigliamento leggero in ufficio, in particolare i pantaloncini per gli uomini, ha generato un acceso dibattito a Tokyo, scontrandosi con il formalismo tradizionale, questioni di genere e il disagio per la "molestia da peli delle gambe" (sune-hara).
Japanese government bond yields have reached multi-decade highs, with the 10-year benchmark hitting levels not seen since 1996. This development, driven by BOJ policy normalization and spending concerns, has sparked debate among experts regarding their investability, with some advocating for them while others prefer European bonds.
