Tokyo’s ‘Sagrada Familia’ stands defiant after 20 years of building
In the shadow of the sleek glass-and-steel towers that dot the modern skyline of Tokyo’s Mita district, a…
Keiji Ashizawa transforms 120-year-old townhouse into rental home
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Curious Yen Spikes Have Traders Gaming Japan ‘Warning Shots’
(Bloomberg) — Every few trading sessions, the yen jolts higher against the dollar, and then it suddenly drops.…
Kengo Kuma’s Latest Residential Project Revives a Historic Kyoto Teahouse
Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, known for blending contemporary design with natural materials, light, and traditional Japanese craftsmanship, is converting a…
Japanese bear-fightin’ robo-wolves are pure unleaded nightmare fuel but they’re working
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Japan’s wholesale inflation spikes on energy shock, bolsters case for June rate hike
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 15 (Reuters) – Japan’s wholesale inflation accelerated in April at the fastest pace…
Asia markets, Trump-Xi: Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng Index
China’s President Xi Jinping (R) and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on…
Danish pensioner continues 22-year love affair with China’s Great Wall Marathon
The Great Wall Marathon, in which runners will tackle more than 5,000 steps and slopes of 70 degrees…
Iran war inflation is hitting Japan faster than previous oil shocks
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Google says AI-powered cyberattacks are already here
Google has reported that threat actors are using artificial intelligence to develop exploits, improve malware and seek access…
Some Japanese snack packages are turning black-and-white as Iran war depletes ink supply
TOKYO (AP) — The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war…
Space mission to study alien worlds passes crucial test milestone | Science and Technology Facilities Council
The Ariel payload has cleared a major test milestone, paving the way for the mission that will uncover…