Fifteen remain missing as questions grow as to why the Kazu I sailed in rough weather off the hazardous Shiretoko peninsula ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt to spend 6.2 trln yen for econ steps to counter oil prices – Nikkei
Japan's government plans to spend 6.2 trillion yen ($48.32 billion) to fund economic emergency measures to counter rising oil prices and inflation that boost the cost of living, the Nikkei business ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to remove all rubbish bins from train and metro stations
Walk around any city in Japan and you’ll notice a lack of garbage bins on the streets as you are encouraged to take your trash home with you. However, you might sometimes find a rare bin in busy ... ( read original story ...)
‘Change takes time,’ investment management firm says of Tokyo Stock Exchange’s revamp
Seth Fischer of Oasis Management says it's still a transitional period for the bourse. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered ... ( read original story ...)
Yoon’s delegates meet Japan’s top diplomat, note need for strengthened Seoul-Tokyo ties
President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol's delegation had a meeting with Japan's top diplomat Monday and the two sides agreed on the need to strengthen cooperation between the neighboring countries, the head of ... ( read original story ...)
TWICE Perform Sold-out Concerts in Tokyo
Girl group TWICE performed sold-out concerts in Tokyo, Japan over the weekend. TWICE opened the shows with "The Feels," their first English-language single, as tens of thousands of fans waved light ... ( read original story ...)
Child’s body found after tour boat sank in Japan’s far north
Rescuers searching since a tour boat carrying 26 people apparently sank off far northeastern Japan have found the body of an 11th victim — a child — as questions intensify about why the vessel sailed ... ( read original story ...)
Be the Lord of the Domain with a Luxury Stay in a Japanese Castle!
Two unusual programs offer accommodations that are fit for nobility—or an Edo-period ruler of one of Japan’s feudal provinces. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks down 2%, oil slides more than 1% after Wall Street sell-off
Shares in Asia-Pacific fell on Monday following a sell-off on Wall Street on Friday. Australia and New Zealand markets are closed for a holiday. Chinese telecommunications company ZTE and South ... ( read original story ...)
Yoon’s delegation in Tokyo
A South Korean delegation, led by Deputy National Assembly Speaker Chung Jin-suk, offers a silent prayer on a platform at Shin-Okubo Station in Tokyo on April 24, 2022, where South Korean student Lee ... ( read original story ...)
JOS: Japan’s one stop shop for international companies entering the market
Getting a foothold in the Japanese market can be a daunting challenge for a foreign company, big or small, and entrepreneurs. Knowing where to start can be a very difficult first step. This is where ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aging Billionaires Think They Are Indispensable. That’s a Problem.
That’s not a compliment. Market reaction was cautious, with shares closing down Friday. It’s the second time Nagamori has ousted a potential successor, having previously hired, promoted and then ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo soccer club named after ‘Captain Tsubasa’ manga acquires 4 ex-stars, eyes J-League
Featured in the legendary manga and anime series "Captain Tsubasa," which has been published and aired on TV internationally, "Nankatsu SC" may be the best-known fictional soccer club in the world. ( read original story ...)
A Would-Be Crypto Baron Plies His Trade in the Taliban’s Shadow
Cryptocurrency booms are often fueled by dreams of life-changing riches. In Afghanistan, buyers are instead snapping up digital coins in hopes of preserving what wealth they have -- and keeping it out ... ( read original story ...)
Coinbase: ‘The bull thesis is the long-term crypto adoption,’ analyst says
Cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase continues to have a "bull thesis" even amid a crypto market sell-off, according to one analyst. ( read original story ...)
Looking to take out a crypto loan? Here’s what you need to know
The top 4 of 10 DeFi protocols account for 49% of total value locked of the entire DeFi market on the Ethereum blockchain. ( read original story ...)