While the ongoing World Exposition in Osaka frequently draws more than 100,000 visitors a day, interest is also growing in services that allow people to enjoy the event remotely through virtual spaces or online tours. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/07/24/japan/osaka-expo-virtual-experience/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #2025osakaexpo #virtualreality #osaka #ntt #pasona #elderly

Debt bankers and investors are bracing for what is shaping up to be the next big trend in the global credit market: Japan Inc. raising billions abroad, with a string of recent megadeals setting the tone. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/17/companies/japan-firms-credit-sales-overseas/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #debt #bonds #ntt #softbank #nissan #japaneseeconomy