The small factories in the western Japanese city of Higashiosaka for decades fuelled the thundering rise of the country's biggest brands - but a weak yen and rising costs have accelerated a slow ... ( read original story ...)
FTX grew revenue 1,000% during the crypto craze, leaked financials show
FTX rode the crypto craze to a billion dollars in revenue last year while expanding its global footprint, according to internal documents seen by CNBC.
Asia-Pacific markets set to fall as investors weigh concerns over Fed hikes
Futures in the Asia-Pacific pointed to a lower open on Monday as concerns over aggressive Fed hikes reemerged. In Japan, the Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 28,665 while its counterpart in ...
Giants vs. Tigers at the Tokyo Dome: Ben Verlander’s Japan diary
Ben Verlander recaps a day of visiting the Tokyo Dome, watching the Tokyo Giants face the Hanshin Tigers and meeting more fans. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on Wall St. losses
Tokyo stocks opened lower Monday, weighed down by losses on Wall Street late last week amid caution over aggressive interest rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve. In the first 15 minutes of trading, ... ( read original story ...)
Card for accident, violation-free drivers still providing special benefits in Japan
A system that issues cards to safe drivers offering preferential privileges at various locations, from car rental businesses to karaoke est ... ( read original story ...)
Why is Naomi Osaka “very afraid” of playing with male partner at US Open
Home; Tennis News; WTA Tennis; Former WTA world number one Naomi Osaka recently announced she would like to play mixed doubles at US Open but that she is “very afraid” of doin ... ( read original story ...)
Ben Verlander goes to the Tokyo Dome (東京ドーム) In Japan! | Flippin’ Bats
Ben Verlander talks about the incredible experience he had visiting the Tokyo Dome in Japan and being able to see where Ichiro Suzuki played his last game and where Shohei Ohtani hit a ball through ... ( read original story ...)
Art market pushes on with rocky crypto romance
The closest most people get to owning a world-famous artwork is to buy a cheap poster from a gallery, but art dealers are determined to harness technology to draw in new collectors. Anaida Schneider, ...
Olympic champions Axelsen and Chen return to Tokyo for BWF World Championships
Denmark's Viktor Axelsen and China's Chen Yufei return to Tokyo for the Badminton World Federation World Championships, having claimed men's and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo—Asia’s Bustling, Very Livable Financial Capital
In addition to the wealth of information available online, Business Development Center TOKYO, a one-stop English-language support desk for foreign companies, provides comprehensive information on ... ( read original story ...)
Jack d’Or Defeats Globetrotting Stars in Sapporo Kinen
Jack d'Or wins Sapporo Kinen (G2), defeating international stars Panthalassa and Glory Vase and the popular white filly Sodashi. ( read original story ...)
Pokémon’s 2023 World Championships will take place in Japan for the first time
This will be only the second time the event has taken place outside North America The Pokémon 2023 World Championships will take place in Yokohama, Japan, it has been announced. During the closing ... ( read original story ...)
Where You Should Stay in Osaka: Best Areas & Hotels for Visitors
Osaka is Japan's third-biggest city. It offers all the pleasures of a port city, including great food, historical buildings, and even theme parks. Osaka is an excellent place to stay and has ... ( read original story ...)
For World Championships medallists Srikanth and Sen, Tokyo 2022 will be a tougher challenge
Momota, Shi Yuqi, Lee Zii Jia and Axelsen in peak shape make this the toughest men's singles World championship to win, in many years. ( read original story ...)
Young Treesa, Gayatri target the next level at Tokyo World Championships
The teenagers have found more success than expected and their development has been helped by the two medals they won at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games ... ( read original story ...)