Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha, or NYK Line, is acquiring Germany’s salary payment platform for seafaring workers, Kadmos, as it seeks to further expand the reach of its fintech services in the maritime sector. The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the acquisition deal, which is expected to be completed in…
Move over step counting: Many people now point to “Japanese walking,” or interval walking, as their must-do workout routine. The method—which is making the rounds on social media—involves alternating between fast and slow walking for a set period of time. On TikTok, users say that the strategy can enhance mood, endurance, brain health, and more….
If you’ve ever experienced a summer in Tokyo, you know it’s not just hot—it’s humid, sticky, and absolutely relentless. The kind of weather that makes you question every outfit choice the second you step outside. As someone who used to live in the Japanese capital, I would instantly dissuade my friends from trying to visit…
