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NHK
16-07-2025
- Business
- NHK
JR East to train up to 100 foreign workers annually
East Japan Railway has announced plans to annually train up to about 100 foreign nationals in railway maintenance starting this fiscal year. JR East says the program covers not only its own trainees but also those for other railway operators to secure workers for the entire industry. It says the training will focus on the maintenance of train cars, tracks and electrical equipment. The company also plans to construct a new training facility inside the existing training center in Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, by the end of fiscal 2027. It aims to use the new facility as a hub for the development of foreign human resources. The move comes after the Japanese government last year added the railway industry to the specified skilled worker system that grants residency status to non-Japanese workers with expert skills. JR East accepted 25 trainees from Southeast Asia this year on a trial basis, many of whom passed exams and are expected to be employed. This prompted the firm to expand the training program. The government estimates that the railway industry will face a shortage of about 18,400 workers in fiscal 2028, which may cause delays in the maintenance of train cars and tracks. There are concerns over possible serious impacts such as suspensions of operations. At a news conference, JR East President and CEO Kise Yoichi stressed the importance of train companies working together to maintain railway networks. He added that he hopes the new training program will contribute to solving problems facing the industry.
03-06-2025
- Lifestyle
Authentic Regional Ramen in Tokyo: The 2025 Guide
Unraveling the history of Japan's various regional takes on the classic dish of ramen serves up a taste of local history. For example, people living in frigid Hokkaidō mixed rich miso and lard into their ramen to warm up. People in Kyūshū developed tonkotsu pork bone broth ramen with influence from a local abundance of pig farms. No matter where you get it, the real joy of regional ramen is the tastes of the diverse ingredients and clever adaptations that helped birth local variations. There are so many ramen styles across Japan that there simply is no room to list them all, but below are some major styles. Until recently, aficionados had to travel to each region to get a taste of their local ramen, but now it's as simple as making your way around Tokyo. In 2025, Japan's capital has a wide selection of authentic regional shops. Here, we offer up a few of those many shops carefully selected and approved by true locals. Click the links for details. Ramen from Hokkaidō/Tōhoku Sapporo-style miso ramen: Ōshima (Funabori, Edogawa); Aomori-style niboshi ramen: Nagao Chūkasoba (Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda); Fukushima-style Shirakawa ramen: Mensōan Sunada (Sugamo, Toshima) Ramen from Kantō/Chūbu Niigata-style shōga-jōyu ramen: Aoshima Shokudō (Kanda Sakumachō, Chiyoda); Yokohama-style iekei ramen: Kan2ya (Nishi Kamata, Ōta); Nagoya-style Taiwan ramen: Kaku Masayoshi Misen (Uchi-Kanda, Chiyoda, and Shinbashi, Minato) Ramen from Kansai/Chūgoku Kyoto-style shōyu ramen: Honke Daiichi Asahi (Shinjuku, Shinjuku and Kanda Jinbōchō, Chiyoda); Hiroshima-style shirunashi tantanmen : King-ken (Kajichō, Chiyoda) Ramen from Shikoku/Kyūshū/Okinawa Tokushima-style ramen: Haruma (Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku); Hakata-style ramen: Tanaka Shōten (Hitotsuya, Adachi) (Originally published in Japanese. Banner photo: A careful selection of regional ramen available in Tokyo. © Yamakawa Daisuke.)
Business Insider
31-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Mitsui Mining and Smelting Company (XZJCF) Receives a Buy from Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analyst Yu Shirakawa maintained a Buy rating on Mitsui Mining and Smelting Company (XZJCF – Research Report) yesterday and set a price target of Yen4,800.00. The company's shares closed last Friday at $22.61. Confident Investing Starts Here: According to TipRanks, Shirakawa is ranked #5999 out of 9552 analysts. The analyst consensus on Mitsui Mining and Smelting Company is currently a Hold rating. Based on Mitsui Mining and Smelting Company's latest earnings release for the quarter ending December 31, the company reported a quarterly revenue of $177.77 billion and a net profit of $15.1 billion. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of $164.4 billion and had a net profit of $7.04 billion
Business Insider
31-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Morgan Stanley Keeps Their Buy Rating on NIPPON STEEL (NISTF)
In a report released yesterday, Yu Shirakawa from Morgan Stanley maintained a Buy rating on NIPPON STEEL (NISTF – Research Report), with a price target of Yen4,000.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at $22.44. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Shirakawa is a 2-star analyst with an average return of 0.7% and a 55.56% success rate. Currently, the analyst consensus on NIPPON STEEL is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $27.77, implying a 23.75% upside from current levels. In a report released on May 26, UBS also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a Yen4,090.00 price target.
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Top Free Agent Joins AEW
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Mina Shirakawa has officially cemented her place in All Elite Wrestling, becoming the latest international talent to join the burgeoning roster. AEW President Tony Khan confirmed the exciting news via a social media announcement during the most recent broadcast of AEW Dynamite. This significant career move comes just as Shirakawa is set to face one of the biggest challenges of her AEW tenure: a match against "Timeless" Toni Storm for the AEW Women's World Championship at the upcoming Double or Nothing pay-per-view. Khan's announcement underscored the impact Shirakawa has already made in her appearances for the promotion. He enthusiastically shared on X, "She's challenging for the AEW Women's World Title at #AEWDoN THIS SUNDAY, and after her impressive win on #AEWDynamite + her altercation with World Champion Timeless Toni Storm tonight, now it's official: @MinaShirakawa is ALL ELITE!" This declaration followed a strong performance on Dynamite that clearly impressed AEW management. She's challenging for the AEW Women's World Title at #AEWDoN THIS SUNDAY, and after her impressive win on #AEWDynamite + her altercation with World Champion Timeless Toni Storm tonight, now it's official:@MinaShirakawa is ALL ELITE! — Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) May 22, 2025 Shirakawa, born December 26, 1987, in Tokyo, Japan, is a multifaceted talent known not only for her professional wrestling prowess but also as a gravure idol and television personality. Her journey into professional wrestling commenced in 2018, with initial appearances for promotions like Best Body Japan Pro-Wrestling and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling. AEW CEO Tony Khan in front of a TBS and TNT backdrop. 2019 TM & © Turner Entertainment Networks, Inc. A WarnerMedia Company AEW CEO Tony Khan in front of a TBS and TNT backdrop. 2019 TM & © Turner Entertainment Networks, Inc. A WarnerMedia CompanyMore news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation It was her full-time commitment to World Wonder Ring Stardom in 2020, however, that truly put her on the map in the Joshi puroresu scene. During her impactful tenure with Stardom, she was instrumental in forming the popular Cosmic Angels faction and later led the Club Venus unit. Her accolades in Stardom are numerous, including reigns as the Wonder of Stardom Champion, a Goddesses of Stardom Champion (as part of the "Rose Gold" team with Mariah May), a Future of Stardom Champion, and a two-time Artist of Stardom Champion, showcasing her versatility and championship pedigree. Her official AEW debut occurred on the April 11, 2024, episode of Dynamite, leading to several notable appearances for both AEW and its partner promotion, Ring of Honor (ROH), before her official signing in May 2025. Adding to her international experience, Shirakawa has also competed in Revolution Pro Wrestling in the United Kingdom, where she successfully captured the Undisputed British Women's Championship, further demonstrating her ability to achieve success across different wrestling landscapes. Her official signing with AEW marks a new chapter for the globally recognized talent. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
