A man found carrying a knife stained with what appears to be blood has been arrested on suspicion of violating the swords and firearms co ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s intent to increase military costs opposite to ‘pacifist’ vow
Japan's intention of doubling its defense budget is a concrete move to shake off its postwar shackles, and the international community should stay alert for Tokyo's possible return to its old path of ... ( read original story ...)
The crypto community’s efforts to plug India’s syringe shortage have hit supply-chain hurdles
India’s cryptocurrency community is chipping in to overcome an acute syringe shortage hindering the country’s Covid-19 vaccination drive. But supply chain disruptions and regulatory hurdles pose ... ( read original story ...)
What Bitcoin’s Non-Reaction to the Pandora Papers Tells Us About Crypto Behavior
Pandora Paper revelations validated Crypto's anti-elite, anti-establishment mantra, yet Bitcoin held steady. What does that tell us about market movements in the future? ( read original story ...)
TSMC announces plans to build first chip plant in Japan
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's biggest contract chipmaker, on Thursday announced it plans to build its first-ever chip plant in Japan, answering Tokyo's call to strengthen the ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan board member says tapering stimulus not option despite recovery
Japan' economy will likely see a pent-up demand but reducing monetary stimulus to cope with accelerating inflation will not be an opt ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party executive calls for $290bln stimulus package
Such large-scale spending would be needed to fill Japan's output gap and achieve the central bank's 2% inflation target, said Kozo Yamamoto ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on strong high-tech shares
Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday, lifted by rises in high-tech shares, although gains in the market were capped by surging crude oi ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean Defectors Sue Kim Jong Un In Tokyo Over Repatriation
North Korean defectors in Tokyo symbolically summoned Kim Jong Un to court on Thursday over a repatriation programme they describe as "state kidnapping". ( read original story ...)
Defectors Sue N. Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Tokyo over Repatriations
North Korean defectors in Tokyo symbolically summoned Kim Jong Un to court on Thursday over a repatriation program they describe as "state kidnapping". The unusual case is a bid to hold Pyongyang ... ( read original story ...)
Nicole Turner has her feet on solid ground after silver medal heroics at Tokyo Paralympics but is eyeing up Paris 2024
NICOLE TURNER is back swimming in academic waters following her heroics at the Tokyo Paralympics. Just over six weeks removed from winning an historic silver medal, the 19-year-old swimmer has her ... ( read original story ...)
Toyama’s Ramos clears quarantine, will debut against Nagoya’s Parks
Gilas stalwart Dwight Ramos looks headed for an interesting Japan debut with Toyama as he battles Ray Parks’ Nagoya in a back-to-back weekend slate ... ( read original story ...)
Defectors sue N. Korea’s Kim in Tokyo over ‘state kidnapping’
TOKYO: North Korean defectors in Tokyo symbolically summoned Kim Jong-un to court today over a repatriation programme they describe as “state kidnapping”. The unusual case is a bid to hold Pyongyang ... ( read original story ...)
Defectors sue North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in Tokyo over repatriations
TOKYO: North Korean defectors in Tokyo symbolically summoned Kim Jong Un to court on Thursday (Oct 14) over a repatriation programme they describe as "state kidnapping". The unu ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s main opposition calls for ‘wealth distribution first’ ahead of election
Japan's largest opposition, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ), said on Thursday it would try to close the country's income gap with wealth redistribution if it were to take power in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM dissolves lower house for Oct. 31 national election
Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dissolved the lower house of parliament Thursday, paving the way for Oct. 31 national elections. Kishida said he is seeking the public’s mandate for his ... ( read original story ...)