Yahoo21d
Everything that's happened to X, formerly known as Twitter, in the 2 years since Elon Musk bought it
The company, now called X, has seen thousands of employees laid off, issues with AI-generated content and misinformation run amok and an overwhelming number of design and function changes since ...
The New York Times21d
These Japanese Baseball Fans Love Ohtani. They Love the Yankees More.
By David Waldstein Masa Kawai wore his faded Yankees cap on Wednesday as he served customers at the Japanese doughnut shop he owns in Edgewater, N.J. It was two days before Game 1 of a World ...
The Economist23d
Japan is remarkably open to AI, but slow to make use of it
What does a Japanese person recall? Doraemon, the friendly robot helper of an enormously popular eponymous anime series. So goes an anecdote making the rounds in Japanese tech circles. It suggests ...
The New York Times24d
4 Can’t-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan
“You can feel that this tree is still alive.” Some 140 years ago, laborers on Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, soaked a massive felled tree in the ocean for 12 month ...
Reuters24d
IMF cuts Japan's growth forecast, projects rebound in 2025
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday cut this year's economic growth forecast for Japan, but projected a rebound in 2025 on the view rising real wages will ...
Benzinga.com25d
As Trump, Kamala Harris, And Biden Unite Against Nippon Steel's $15B US Steel Acquisition, Japanese Steelmaker Spends $1.3M On Lobbying Efforts
To secure its proposed acquisition of United States Steel Corporation X, Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel NPSCY NISTF has boosted its lobbying spending in Washington. What Happened: Nippon Steel ...
Reuters25d
What to expect from Japan's Oct 27 general election
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japan's general election on Sunday will be a test for new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is seeking to solidify his position atop a scandal-plagued party. His gamble ...
The Urban List25d
The Best Japanese Melbourne Restaurants, 2024 Edition
Want to relive that Japanese holiday, or get your eye in before you head overseas? You're in luck, because Melbourne is full of top-tier Japanese restaurants. Whether you’re craving sushi, ramen, ...
CNN26d
X changed its terms of service to let its AI train on everyone’s posts. Now users are up in arms
When X unveiled its newest terms of service, which go into effect on November 15, users quickly picked up on one change. “By submitting, posting or displaying ...
GQ26d
The Next Wave of Japanese Menswear Is Here—These Are the Brands to Know
Japan’s influence on menswear over the past several decades has been profound. At this stage, in fact, it’s practically to the point of cliché. Ask a cool guy who makes his cool pants.
London Evening Standard26d
Why X users leaving the social media platform as new 'block' rules come into force
Changes on the social media platform X that have been brought in for “greater transparency” are proving unpopular with users. Bosses at X, formerly known as Twitter, have introduced a major ...
gematsu26d
This Week’s Japanese Game Releases: Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, Sonic X Shadow Generations, more
and Sonic X Shadow Generations for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game releases. Also due out this week are ...