AI image means for representation only Japan currently finds itself stuck between a rock and a hard place. On the geopolitical front, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s hawkish stance linking Taiwan’s security to Japan’s own has ruffled feathers in Beijing. China has already fired back with economic warnings—from freezing film approvals to squeezing seafood imports—signaling that…
Japan’s Kirin Holdings, the largest investor in Bira 91 maker B9 Beverages, is in talks with founder Ankur Jain to exit the crisis-hit company, several people familiar with the matter told ET.Kirin, one of Japan’s top three liquor companies alongside Asahi and Suntory, held a 20.1% stake in B9 Beverages as of June 2025, ahead…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s minimal sleep schedule, reportedly two to four hours nightly, has sparked controversy. This habit, shared with her idol Margaret Thatcher, comes amid growing public concern over Japan’s culture of overwork and its detrimental health effects. Takaichi’s stance raises questions about leadership styles and the nation’s commitment to work-life balance. Japanese…
Billionaire investor Peter Thiel has completely exited his position in Nvidia, selling approximately 537,742 shares worth nearly $100 million during the July-September period, according to regulatory filings released over the weekend. A Form 13F filing from his Thiel Macro fund showed he no longer held any Nvidia shares as of September 30.The dramatic exit comes…
Japan’s Prime Minister reportedly sleeps only two hours a night, raising concerns about chronic sleep deprivation. So, what does operating on just two hours of sleep actually do to the human body? Research indicates that severe fatigue impairs cognitive function similarly to being drunk, affecting memory and decision-making. This lack of sleep disrupts the brain’s…
Sakurajima volcano on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu erupted several times early on Sunday, sending a plume of ash and smoke up to 4,400 metres (2.73 miles) into the air and causing around 30 flight cancellations, reported Reuters, citing local media.While large volcanic rocks fell as far as the fifth station of the volcano, no…
SoftBank Group said that it has sold its entire stake in U.S. chipmaker Nvidia, raising $5.83 billion as part of its push to finance an “all in” investment in ChatGPT maker OpenAI. In its quarterly earnings report, the Japanese conglomerate disclosed that it sold 32.1 million Nvidia shares in October. SoftBank is putting $30 billion…
In workplaces where communication determines the success of every task, achieving clarity, consistency, and accountability has become increasingly important. Many organisations, despite advanced digital tools, continue to face barriers in how information flows between teams and management. The Japanese concept of Horenso has gained global interest for its structured and transparent approach to organisational communication….
Hidden within Japan’s ancient forests, where sunlight struggles to reach the ground, grows one of nature’s most mysterious plants known as the ghost flower. These delicate, translucent white blossoms glow faintly in the dim light, giving them an otherworldly beauty. Unlike most plants, ghost flowers lack chlorophyll and cannot perform photosynthesis. Instead, they survive by…
Three years after the killing of Japan’s ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the accused, Tetsuya Yamagami, admitted his crime. During the trial, when questioned, he very calmly stated, “Everything is true.” The 45-year-old man appeared before the Nara District Court to face charges of murder and weapons violations for the fatal shooting that halted Japan in…