Japan has decided to freeze assets of an additional 17 Russian individuals, bringing the total number targeted by sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine to 61, the Ministry of Finance said on ... ( read original story ...)
Chepngetich in seventh heaven after victory in Nagoya
Although she did not set a new personal best, everything else went according to plan for the two-time Istanbul Marathon champion ... ( read original story ...)
Why are Tokyo residents saying sayōnara to Japan’s capital?
Population of world’s most populous city fell in 2021 for first time in more than 25 years, thanks in part to the pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will act with G7 on Russia sanctions, chief cabinet secretary says
Japanese chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Tuesday that Japan will act in line with other Group of Seven nations, appropriately, on the issue of sanctions against Russia. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set to dip as investors await China’s retail sales data; oil prices tumble
Oil prices sharply declined overnight, with international Brent crude futures currently sitting at $106.90 per barrel. ( read original story ...)
Aircraft leasing arm of Japan’s SMFG says to terminate 35 Russian leases
The Dublin-based aircraft leasing arm of Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group has notified Russian airlines it is terminating their leases, it said, in line with sanctions against Moscow over the ... ( read original story ...)
Discover Japan by Rail: A Four Day Adventure Through Tokyo, Fukushima and Nikko
DAY ONE The Town That Time Left Behind As if a portal into the Tokyo of a bygone era, Taito town has protected it’s pocket of the city, keeping at bay the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Sanctions 17 Russians by Regulating Payments, Capital Transactions – MOF
Japan decided to freeze asset through regulation of payments and capital transactions for 17 Russian individuals, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday. Targets of the new sanctions include Russian ... ( read original story ...)
‘No place like home’: Ex-Nissan exec Greg Kelly returns after 3-year detainment in Japan
After being arrested in November 2018 for allegedly underreporting his boss, Carlos Ghosn's pay, Greg Kelly returns to Nashville three years later. ( read original story ...)
Initiative by Japan’s Odakyu railway aims to inspire ‘child-friendly’ passengers
Odakyu Electric Railway Co. has introduced "child-rearing support cars," which have stickers on them calling for people to generously watch over passengers with small children. The railway company ... ( read original story ...)
We Should Put Naomi Osaka’s Well-Being First, Not Take Sides in a Mental Health Debate
After being heckled by a fan at Indian Wells, it seems fair and reasonable to ask whether the women’s tennis star could use more time away to find answers for herself. ( read original story ...)
Ansel Elgort Sours the Otherwise Exciting ‘Tokyo Vice’ Trailer
HBO MaxIt’s not a great time to have Ansel Elgort as your leading man. That said, here's Tokyo Vice!As Elgort continues to be attached to a series of sexual assault allegations, which have marred his ... ( read original story ...)
Watch live: Ex-Nissan exec Greg Kelly returns to the US after being charged by a Tokyo court
Watch live as Greg Kelly, former Nissan Motor executive, returns to US after a Tokyo court charged him for underreporting his boss Carlos Ghosn's pay. ( read original story ...)
Researcher uses 600-year-old algorithm to crack crypto keys found in the wild
Cryptographic keys generated with older software now owned by technology company Rambus are weak enough to be broken instantly using commodity hardware, a researcher reported on Monday. This ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange revenue grew 700% in 2021, surpassing traditional exchanges like NYSE: report
Global trading revenue generated by cryptocurrency exchanges hit $24.3 billion in 2021 to surpass total revenue generated by traditional stock exchanges ... ( read original story ...)
IRS FUD: What you need to know about crypto taxes
The cost of failing to report — or incorrect reporting of — proceeds from crypto-related activities could be extremely high if the IRS gets you in its crosshairs. ( read original story ...)