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SMBC moves beyond traditional lending to spur returns

The Japanese lender is utilizing tools such as synthetic risk transfers and loan portfolio sales, Asia-Pacific Deputy Head Carsten Stoehr says.

“The Summer Hikaru Died”: A Fresh Take on J-Horror Explores Living Alongside the Uncanny

Two friends spend time together in their small rural community . . . but something has changed. The Summer Hikaru Died uses all the tools of the Japanese horror genre to go beyond scaring readers, pressing them to consider themes of outsidership, sexuality, and more.

JR East’s next stop? City building.

Faced with shrinking demand, the operator expands beyond transportation into land, commerce and large-scale redevelopment.

Nut allergies can be managed beyond strict avoidance, Japan study finds

TOKYO -- Walnut and cashew allergies can be "treated" to a level that does not interfere with daily life, even though it is said that fewer than 10% o

SoftBank plans $88bn AI data hub in France as it expands beyond US

How Israel has emptied southern Lebanon far beyond the front lines

The growing evacuation area, along with confusion about ongoing attacks and the eventual extent of the Israeli buffer zone, has made residents fear they may never return home.

Japan Post Bank share price doubles as overseas investors look beyond AI

Music festival Zipangu offers a glimpse of J-pop’s future beyond anime

Ado, Chanmina, Atarashii Gakko!, Yuki Chiba and more turned a Pasadena golf course into a showcase for the breadth of Japanese music and its growing appeal abroad.

Wall Street’s AI winner hunt leads to seasoning maker in Japan

The beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence buildout are spreading far beyond technology high-flyers.

Bryson DeChambeau remains optimistic about future of LIV Golf

The league is reportedly seeking $250 million to $350 million in funding to continue operations beyond this year.

Thailand's Line Man pushes beyond food delivery, eyes 2027 IPO

South Korea-Netherlands chip partnership goes beyond ASML

Beyond the native speaker myth: Who ‘owns’ the Japanese language?

As Japan considers adding language requirements to permanent residency and other visa categories, it must also reconsider what "proficiency" means.

(Research Paper) Beyond the Floodplain: Uncovering the Spatial Spillovers of Land Price Declines after Typhoon Hagibis