Coastal areas surrounding Tokyo are expecting the arrival of a mass of floating pumice stone created by a huge underwater volcanic er ... ( read original story ...)
Man nabbed for recklessly driving car while leaning out of window on Tokyo expressway
A 22-year-old man was arrested on Nov. 15 for allegedly driving a car recklessly while leaning out of a window on the Metropolitan Express ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks trade lower with eyes on US-China talks
Tokyo stocks traded lower after opening flat on Tuesday following a choppy US session, with investors shifting their focus to a US-China summit. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index was down 0.26 percent, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan distances itself from report its envoy helped free U.S. reporter
Japan distanced itself on Tuesday from a visit to Myanmar by its special envoy during which, according to military-run media in Myanmar, he played a role in the release from jail of U.S. journalist ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Covid Cases Hit 17-Month Low Amid Reopening
Japan reported 79 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday, the lowest figure in nearly a year and a half, as the country’s robust vaccination rate is quelling infections even in the midst of reopening the ... ( read original story ...)
Asian shares tick up on China property relief, focus shifts to Sino-U.S. talks
Asian shares were mostly higher on Tuesday, as relief in China's property sector supported sentiment while investors also kept a close eye on a key meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Combined six-month profits of five Japanese banking groups hit record high
Mitsubishi UFJ enjoyed its highest-ever net profit, partly thanks to the contribution of affiliated U.S. financial giant Morgan Stanley. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suzuki: Expect economy to pick up in Oct-Dec quarter
Japan Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, he expects the economy to pick up in the October-December quarter. He said that they need to keep eye on downside risks to the economic outlook. ( read original story ...)
Crypto investors raise $3m to buy rare copy of Constitution
A group of crypto investors is pooling funds to buy a rare copy of the US Constitution, which is expected to fetch up to $20m at auction. The document, which is to be sold at Sotheby’s on Thursday is ... ( read original story ...)
Charities are Receiving Millions in Crypto Donations, Smaller Nonprofits May Fall Behind
Part of the pull in using cryptocurrency to make donations rather than regular cash is that donors are able to forgo the capital gains tax. ( read original story ...)
Crypto group raises $4 million and counting to buy early copy of US Constitution
A rare, first edition copy of the US Constitution is going up for auction on Nov. 18, and a crypto group called ConstitutionDAO is currently raising funds to buy it. Sotheby's, which is conducting the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open flat on weaker yen, profit-taking
Tokyo stocks opened flat Tuesday as buying prompted by a slight depreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar was offset by investors locking in gains after a three-day rally. In the first 15 ... ( read original story ...)
Enchanting Edo: Without sweeping away tradition, Tokyo shop’s brooms suit modern lifestyles
At a time when there were no electric appliances, traditional brooms using plants -- such as kochia or the bark of a hemp palm tree -- for bristles, were used in Japanese homes, many of which had ... ( read original story ...)
Money Heist plot hole: Fans fume over error which could have saved Tokyo
MONEY HEIST fans are eagerly awaiting the release of season five's second half, however, one viewer noticed an error from part one which could've seen things end a lot differently. ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams shares excitement for ‘amazing’ return of rival Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka said she would be taking a break from tennis following her shock early exit from September's US Open. ( read original story ...)
Flavors of Japan: Spicing up Japanese cuisine in Tokyo
Japanese cuisine is known for its subtle flavors, respecting the delicate individuality of each ingredient. It's considered poles apart from cuisines with bold tastes and strong spices, like those of ... ( read original story ...)