Tokyo's LayerX raised $100M in Series B, total funding $192.2M, for AI-driven back-office automation.
LayerX raised $100M to automate back-office tasks using AI, addressing labor shortages and promoting efficiency in finance.
Japan faces counterfeit luxury goods issue.
Shopping for vintage designer goods has become a popular activity for tourists in Japan, often planned into their itineraries.
Shinjuku Alta shuts down after 45 years.
The Shinjuku Alta building, a popular meeting spot for 45 years, will close its doors after decades of business.
Japan has the world's smallest park, which is incredibly tiny.
Nagaizumi in Shizuoka Prefecture now holds the Guinness World Record for the smallest park, measuring just 0.24 square meters.
Takashi Murakami collaborates with MLB for Tokyo Series.
Takashi Murakami is collaborating with MLB on a collection featuring unique products for the Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and Cubs.
U.S. war with Japan depicted only in 'Captain America.'
In "Captain America: Brave New World," the U.S. faces conflict with Japan over the newly discovered resource, adamantium.
Enjoy hot spring at Haneda Airport with Hololive collaboration.
Haneda Airport features a luxurious hot spring, Izumi Tenku no Yu, with views of planes taking off, for relaxation.
Extended sakura season for Japan confirmed in updated cherry blossom forecast.
Travelers can plan cherry blossom viewing in Japan, with dates across the country projected to be earlier than last year.
Japan Post to sell $4.2B stake in banking unit.
Japan Post Holdings plans to sell a stake in Japan Post Bank for ¥630 billion, reducing its ownership below 50%.
Pokémon Day 2025 starts with a beautiful short film.
A new animated short film about a Paldean postal worker and Dragonite celebrates Pokémon Day and highlights the postal system's importance.
Distracted driver accidents peaked in 2024.
In 2024, mobile phone usage while driving led to a record 136 fatal or serious car accidents in Japan, rising concerns.
Japan faces record low birth rates, worsening demographic crisis.
Japan's birth rate hit a record low in 2024, intensifying challenges of funding social security for a shrinking workforce.
Nadeshiko Japan wins first SheBelieves Cup by defeating the United States.
Toko Koga's goal led Nadeshiko Japan to a 2-1 victory over the USA, winning their first SheBelieves Cup title.