TOKYO, April 19 — Bosses worried about turnover or wondering how long a new hire will stick around can now turn to AI for a heads-up on who might be next out the door. The artificial intelligence tool was developed by Japanese researchers to try and help managers provide targeted support to staff to stop … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 — Known as nasu dengaku in Japanese, the miso glazed eggplant is one of those dishes where you might have never eaten before but once you have, you wonder where it’s been all your life. It’s a dish that makes complete sense… at least to my often jaded palate. Perhaps it’s … Read more
TOKYO, April 1 — Japanese whisky is world-famous, often eye-wateringly expensive, and from Monday will be more strictly defined in an industry push to deter foreign-made imposters. Overseas demand has soared in recent years for the country’s acclaimed whiskies, sending prices sky-high, especially for the rarer aged varieties. But concern and confusion have also grown … Read more
TOKYO, March 28 — A time-travelling TV comedy with a bawdy middle-aged hero has become a big hit in Japan, juxtaposing the country’s brash 1980s boom years with its more politically correct present day. In the series, titled Extremely Inappropriate, the past isn’t rose-tinted: There’s smoking on the bus, boobs on television and corporal punishment … Read more
BRUSSELS, March 25 — When Yasushi Sasaki moved from Japan to Belgium at the age of 19, he spoke not a word of French and had no clue what he would do with his life. Last month, at the age of 52, he was named Brussels’ chocolatier of the year by the prestigious Gault&Millau food … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Up-and-coming Japanese girl group Atarashii Gakko! is going on their first ever headline tour and Malaysia is on the list. The vocal and dance powerhouse group will be performing lat Zepp KL on June 21, following the announcement made via Instagram yesterday. Coined as The Atarashii Gakko! World Tour PT.I, … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 — Japanese girl group XG are heading in Kuala Lumpur as part of their first world tour, The first HOWL. In a video posted on YouTube yesterday, the girl group celebrated their second anniversary, teasing new songs, a fan light stick, and announced a world tour. “Everyone’s really looking forward to … Read more
TOKYO, March 9 — Beloved for its genre-defining artwork, universal enjoyability and stateless characters, Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball set the standard for Japan’s globally renowned manga graphic novel industry. The shock death of its creator, aged 68, prompted an outpouring of disbelief from fans across the world yesterday who mourned the mangaka extraordinaire in all … Read more
TOKYO, March 8 — Male office workers at a telecoms firm in Tokyo have experienced simulated menstrual pain to help them become more sympathetic toward female colleagues ahead of International Women’s Day on Friday. EXEO Group workers winced at a company event on Thursday as a “perionoid” device sent electric signals via pads placed below … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 — After a seven-year hiatus, award-winning composer, musician and recording artist Kitaro will return to perform at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting in June. The event by Star Planet will be held on June 23 at 6pm. It is part of the 71-year-old’s The Best of Kitaro Live in … Read more
