Scientists in Japan develop decomposable plastic
Scientists in Osaka, Japan, say they have developed a new plastic that disintegrates at sea. File Photo by Keizo Mori/UPI | License PhotoApril 7 (UPI) -- Japanese scientists say they h…
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WeWork sues SoftBank after withdrawal of $3bn deal
In a lawsuit, WeWork accused SoftBank of putting "its own interests" first when it abandoned a plan to buy up to $3bn of shares from other investors. Softbank also said it had failed t…
Tokyo's Streets Aren't Empty Despite Coronavirus Emergency
Electric Scooters: Israel’s Two-Wheeled Solution to Traffic and SabbathElectric-scooter rental companies are hitting speed bumps in the U.S. over safety and other concerns. But in Tel …
Robots replace Japanese students at graduation amid coronavirus
TOKYO (Reuters) - Spring graduation ceremonies in Japan have been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, but students at one school were able to attend remotely by controlling avatar rob…
WeWork sues SoftBank after much-needed promised $3bn investment goes AWOL amid pandemic financial misery
WeWork sued SoftBank on Tuesday after the Tokyo-based holding company nixed its plan to purchase $3bn in shares of the struggling office-leasing biz. The deal to buy WeWork shares was …
Kumiko: The exquisitely delicate side of traditional Japanese woodwork
A few weeks ago we introduced you to the world of traditional Japanese woodwork, a technique that uses no nails or hardware, just precise joints, to keep furniture and even buildings together. A…
Traveling Vicariously Through Japan’s Tourism Poster Awards
Earlier this year in March, the Japan Travel & Tourism Association announced the recipients of their 2020 Tourism Poster Awards. KyushuA top prize went to the Kyushu Railway Compan…
WeWork Special Committee Files Lawsuit Challenging SoftBank’s Wrongful Decision to Terminate Tender Offer
The Special Committee regrets the fact that SoftBank continues to put its own interests ahead of those of WeWork’s minority stockholders. Instead of abiding by its contractual obligations, SoftB…
WeWork sues SoftBank over 'AWOL' $3bn shares purchase – which included millions lined up for ousted CEO Neumann
WeWork sued SoftBank on Tuesday after the Tokyo-based holding company nixed its plan to purchase $3bn in shares of the struggling office-leasing biz from existing shareholders. As it w…
FOCUS: 5G expected to drive new businesses, spark tech advances
Combined with internet of things technology, 5G is also expected to make such devices as smartwatches and home appliances highly integrated, creating opportunities for new fee-based services.…