Video: Wearable Gadgets on Display at Tokyo Trade Show
From gloves with motion sensors to an LED-illuminated kimono, the latest wearables from more than 200 companies were presented at a trade show in Tokyo this week.
2016-1-15 15:36
Tokyo 2020 Olympics Medals May Contain Electronics Parts
Olympic medals handed out at the 2020 Games in Tokyo may contain precious metals gathered from discarded mobile phones and other electronics.
2016-1-15 15:41
Japanese Researchers Revive Frozen 'Micro-animal' After 30 Years
Japan’s National Institute of Polar Research said its scientists have succeeded in reviving a tardigrade, a tiny water-dwelling micro-animal, which had been frozen for more than 30 years.
2016-1-15 8:41
Top WSJ Stories on Japan: Mitsubishi UFJ, Nikkei, Driverless Cars
Your daily roundup of news from The Wall Street Journal related to Japan: Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd. on Thursday agreed to acquire a 20% stake in Philippine lender Security Bank Corp., an acquisition that will further expand the Japanese lender’s presence in the newly created Southeast Asia free-trade area after investments in Thailand and Vietnam.
2016-1-14 11:34
Top WSJ Stories on Japan: Madagascar Nickel Project, TDK, Toyota
Your daily roundup of news from The Wall Street Journal related to Japan: Investors in a nickel project in Madagascar said they expect to write down the value of their investment by $2.4 billion, the latest big hit caused by the global commodity slump.
2016-1-13 16:36
Longtime Japanese Group SMAP Discussing Break Up
The members of the Japanese group SMAP may split up after over two decades as pop culture icons and spokesmen for brands such as Toyota and Coca-Cola.
2016-1-13 12:47
U.S., Other Countries Urge Japan to Respect Whaling Guidelines
The U.S. and three other countries have urged Japan to follow international rules on whaling, dismissing Japan's contention that its whaling is for scientific purposes.
2016-1-13 9:07
Top WSJ Stories on Japan: Toyota, BOJ, Asahi Group Holdings
Your daily roundup of news from The Wall Street Journal related to Japan: Toyota Motor Corp. has entrenched itself as the world’s top-selling car company, but its president says the Japanese auto giant still has work to do if it wants to consider its vehicle lineup as the industry’s best.
2016-1-12 14:11
Japan's Newest Adults Pessimistic About Nation's Future
Monday marked the Coming of Age Day in Japan, a national holiday that celebrates those who reached or will reach 20-years-old roughly between April 2015 and March 2016. Here are some facts and figures about those who hit the big Two-Oh.
2016-1-12 12:13
Emperor Akihito Renews Driver's License One Last Time
Emperor Akihito renewed his driver’s license Friday for what he has said would be the last time, after receiving the required lecture for elderly drivers at the imperial palace in Tokyo.
2016-1-12 10:03
Japanese Bathe in Ice-Cold Water for a Healthy New Year
Dozens of people endured frigid temperatures at an annual Kanchu-Misogi festival at a shrine in Tokyo, splashing ice-cold water over their bodies and bathing in a cold pool in a purification ceremony.
2016-1-12 8:57
Top WSJ Stories on Japan: Wages, Lexus Sports Coupe
Your daily roundup of news from The Wall Street Journal related to Japan: If there is any boss who is in a position to give his workers a raise, it ought to be Yasuyuki Yoshinaga of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. But when asked about raises, Mr. Yoshinaga offered that he would think about it.
2016-1-11 10:05
Photos: Sumo Grand Champions Perform New Year Ritual in Tokyo
Sumo grand champions Hakuho, Harumafuji and Kakuryu performed a foot-stomping ritual at the Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo ahead of the first tournament of the year.
2016-1-13 10:13
Great White Shark Dies at Aquarium in Japan
An adult great white shark captured earlier this week died after three days at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium.
2016-1-8 12:27
Japan Airlines Ranked World's Most Punctual in 2015
Japan Airlines ranked as the world's most punctual major carrier last year, according to U.S.-based FlightStats Inc.
2016-1-7 18:28
Sony Unveils LP Turntables for High-Resolution Audio Era
Shades of the 1970s: Sony Corp. says it's releasing a new record player. This one also comes with the ability to store LP recordings as high-quality digital audio files.
2016-1-13 9:54
IBM's Watson to Help Pepper Robot Learn Faster
Pepper, SoftBank's humanoid robot, is getting a digital sidekick--IBM's Watson.
2016-1-8 9:42
Rare Exhibit of Adult Great White Shark Starts at Japan Aquarium
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium this week began what they believe is the first exhibition in the world of an adult great white shark.
2016-1-7 10:42
Top WSJ Stories on Japan: North Korea Bomb Test, Casio, TPP
Your daily roundup of news from The Wall Street Journal related to Japan: North Korea’s latest nuclear bomb test thrusts the reclusive nation back into the diplomatic spotlight, challenging the U.S. to take a more active approach to tackling a threat that faded from headlines as tensions rose in the Middle East.
2016-1-6 14:57
Japanese City Turns to 'Handsome' Gorilla to Attract Employees
A city in central Japan has launched a campaign to recruit employees with the help from a celebrity gorilla known for its good looks.