Bank of America's digital asset strategists believe the crypto market has become "too large to ignore," but "we are still in the early innings." ... ( read original story ...)
Over 370,000 foreigners waiting to enter Japan due to COVID curbs
There are more than 370,000 foreign nationals who cannot enter Japan despite having precertification for residence status as of Oct. 1 due to border controls aimed at limiting the spread of COVID-19, ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. chipmaker Micron ‘in talks’ for Japan, Europe expansion
Top U.S. memory chipmaker Micron Technology is in talks with governments over expanding its manufacturing footprint in Japan, Europe and elsewhere as part of a $150 billion, 10-year investment plan, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls nearly 2% on election, China Evergrande jitters
Japan's Nikkei share average fell nearly 2% on Thursday, weighed down by fresh fears around China Evergrande Group, concerns ahead of a general election and worries over the impact of rising costs on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.87%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Paper & Pulp, Railway & Bus and Real Estate sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.87%. The best ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 drops nearly 2%; Evergrande shares tumble on return to trade in Hong Kong
Hong Kong-listed shares of China Evergrande Group returned to trade on Thursday following a more than two week halt that started in early October. ( read original story ...)
Grandfather of Japan’s Princess Mako rushed to hospital days before her wedding to Kei Komuro
The wedding of Japan's Princess Mako has been blindsided by yet another crisis just days before she is controversially due to marry commoner Kei Komuro, with her maternal grandfather experiencing a ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama city hosts summer dance event
Japans Yokohama is an exciting and lively city. Recently, it hosted a three-month-long Dance Dance Dance event which concluded recently. ( read original story ...)
Check out Naomi Osaka’s cute kawaii manicure
Recently, tennis star Naomi Osaka — who made an appearance at the US Open earlier this year — made a splash with her nails when she posted a series of photographs from her vacations in Greece and ... ( read original story ...)
Tirop murder plot could have been hatched during Tokyo 2020
A plot to kill world bronze medallist Agnes Tirop could have been hatched during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, after it was found that most of her ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo records 36 coronavirus cases on Oct. 21, 5th day in row below 50
The Japanese capital recorded 36 coronavirus infections on Oct. 21, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced, the fifth day in a row under ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo metro gov’t to lift COVID restrictions on eateries Monday
The Tokyo metropolitan government will lift restrictions on restaurants and bars over the coronavirus pandemic from Monday as the cap ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Nikkei Closes Down More Than 1.8%
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index dropped more than 1.8 percent on Thursday, depressed by several factors including rising US bond yields and the struggles of property giant China Evergrande. ( read original story ...)
Mt. Gox Bitcoin Rehabilitation Plan Approved, Tokyo Court Makes Confirmation
Mt. Gox victims will soon receive information on how to receive their bitcoin, which occurs as the asset marks a new all-time high. ( read original story ...)
AFR returns to Tokyo after 15 years
For the Financial Review, the posting marks a return to Japan after 15 years. Smith’s arrival is well-timed for the country’s October 31 election. Dominic Lorrimer Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s LDP ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ says Japan’s banking system stable, warns of risks
TOKYO: Japan's banking system remains stable as a whole but faces risks such as a possible increase in financial institutions' credit costs caused by a delay in the country's economic recovery, the ... ( read original story ...)