Nagoya Castle, a national treasure located prominently in the city’s center, makes a lovely destination, even on a rainy day. ( read original story ...)
Japan launches contest to encourage young people to drink more alcohol
Japan has asked the public to come up with ideas to make drinking alcohol more popular, following a sharp fall in sales. ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed warning as hot weather boosts growth of plants – ‘taking over gardens’
JAPANESE KNOTWEED is a weed that can cause a plethora of problems. Now experts are warning that prolonged periods of hot weather could be boosting the spread of the invasive plant. ( read original story ...)
Marketmind: Japan Inflation Could Pile Pressure on Yen, BOJ
Inflation figures from Japan, which could put the central bank's ultra-loose monetary policy under even more intense scrutiny, and a smattering of Chinese earnings are the juiciest morsels for ...
Family of US Naval Officer Jailed in Japan Pleads With Biden to Intervene: ‘Step In and Bring Him Home’
CNN reports that Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis is serving three years in a Japanese prison after courts there found him responsible for the negligent driving deaths of two Japanese citizens in May 2021 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan inflation could pile pressure on yen, BOJ
Inflation figures from Japan, which could put the central bank's ultra-loose monetary policy under even more intense scrutiny, and a smattering of Chinese earnings are the juiciest morsels for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches new contest to get its young people to drink more alcohol
COVID has reduced domestic liquor consumption since April 2020, especially in restaurants, and folks are also drinking more lower-priced liquor. ( read original story ...)
How to use cryptocurrency in Japan: easy-to-understand explanation of crypto payments by field
In addition, the conditions for payment with Bitcoin are that the purchase amount is 100,000 yen or less, and that you have an account with the partner cryptocurrency exchange “BitFlyer”. If you do ...
They Lost Crypto in the Crash. They’re Trying to Get It Back.
In a frenzied effort, investors are trying to recover lost funds from Celsius Network, a crypto firm that imploded this summer.
Two crows decided to wreck a Pokémon GO player in Japan during Pokémon GO Fest
Earlier this month, the city of Sapporo, prefectural capital of Hokkaido, hosted Japan’s latest iteration of the Pokémon GO Fest fan event. Naturally, our Japanese-language reporter and diehard ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Launches Campaign For Young People to Drink More to Boost Economy
Some studies have suggested that Gen Z is concerned about how consuming too much alcohol will make them look on social media. ( read original story ...)
Japan launches a contest to urge young people to drink more alcohol
Governments are watching lucrative alcohol tax revenues dry up, as people drink less. In Japan, a plan to counter that trend is running into controversy. ( read original story ...)
Lead Real Estate Proposes $27 Million U.S. IPO Terms
Lead Real Estate has filed to raise $27 million in a U.S. IPO. Click here to read more about the LRE IPO terms.
Salvation still on the cards as Vissel Kobe stun Yokohama F. Marinos to reach AFC Champions League quarterfinals
In what has been a troubled season for Vissel Kobe, redemption could still come on in the form of a maiden AFC Champions League title. ( read original story ...)
Kobe shock Yokohama to move into Asian Champions League quarters
Vissel Kobe overturned the form book to knock J1 League leaders Yokohama F Marinos out of the Asian Champions League at Saitama Stadium on Thursday as two-time winners Jeonbuk Motors also advanced to ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com beats Binance to UK regulatory approval
P Crypto.com has been granted regulatory approval to operate in the UK. The Financial Conduct Authority said the exchange could pursue “certain crypto asset activities” with the license. The Singapore ...