Japan – hootfolio, Inc., a Provider of Causal Analysis Technology, Launches Business Development

NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced hootfolio, Inc., a provider of causal analysis AI solutions that support decision making by visualizing the cause-and-effect relationships of things from data, launched business on January 1, 2025. hootfolio …

Thai Business Registration Soars to Historic High, Japan Top Investor

BANGKOK — Thailand’s new business registrations in 2024 reached a record high of 87,596, breaking the all-time record. This number is forecast to rise to 90,000–95,000 in 2025. Meanwhile, foreign investment in Thailand has exceeded $6.76 billion (228 …

Mpox vaccines from Japan arrives in Democratic Republic of Congo

Japan has sent the Democratic Republic of the Congo 50,000 doses of a vaccine against mpox, previously known as monkeypox. The Japanese government said on Monday that the doses had reached the African country on Friday. A variant that is more likely to …

Fuji TV Chairman & President Resign Over TV Host Sexual Misconduct Scandal In Japan

The Chairman and President of Japan’s Fuji TV have resigned over the handling of the sexual misconduct scandal involving TV presenter Masahiro Nakai. In a press conference held today, Fuji TV Chair Shuji Kano and Koichi Minato, Head of Fuji Media Holdings …

Japan’s Gump arrives innie Kaap

CAPE Town welcomed Yuji “Gump” Suzuki on Sunday as he officially arrived at the V&A Waterfront after his epic 6400km journey all the way from Nairobi, Kenya with his rickshaw. After finally reaching his destination, the adventurer was overcome with …

Japan's young government officials to help municipalities as side gig

Japan is considering a new system in which young officials from central government agencies split their time between Tokyo and regional areas to support small municipalities. The measure, part of regional revitalization efforts by Prime Minister Shigeru …

Survey to begin at western Japan site of 1942 undersea mine accident

Ube, Yamaguchi Pref. – A local civic group will launch another survey later this week to locate the remains of 183 people in an underwater coal mine that was flooded in an accident more than 80 years ago in the city of Ube, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Below two …

Plan your 2025 adventures to Japan, China, United States and Fiji with these travel deals

Discover China’s wonders Explore China with On the Go Tours on this eight-day adventure from Beijing. Tour highlights include visiting the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Huanghuacheng Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors in Xian, and the Longmen …

Petition filed to investigate alleged rape of Japan prosecutor

Supporters of a Japanese prosecutor allegedly raped by her boss submitted a petition with 58,000 signatures to the government on Monday calling for a thorough investigation, organisers said. Kentaro Kitagawa, who is in his 60s, is accused of assaulting the …

Japan’s Fuji TV Chairman, President Resign Over Nakai Scandal (UPADTE 1)