The yen weakened to a fresh two-decade low after Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda vowed to keep monetary policy loose in order to support an economic recovery, fueling speculation over whether ...
Marinos slip again as champions Frontale edge closer in J1 title race
Struggling Jubilo Iwata handed J1 League leaders Yokohama F Marinos a 1-0 defeat on Wednesday to give defending champions Kawasaki Frontale a lifeline in their pursuit of a third title in a row and ... ( read original story ...)
Muscat’s Yokohama slip up in J1 title race
Kevin Muscat had a frustrating evening as the Australian's Yokohama F. Marinos side lost in the J1 League to Jubilo Iwata, damaging their title hopes. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic athlete Kamalpreet Kaur banned for three years for use of steroid
Kamalpreet Kaur caught in doping net a year after his meteoric rise in Indian athletics and was touted as a medal hope at major international events ... ( read original story ...)
Human Descends to Epicenter of Japan’s Devastating Megaquake for First Time
Victor Vescovo told Newsweek he wanted to visit the site of the earthquake to understand why life in trenches is so different to that of the rest of the ocean. ( read original story ...)
Japan Lifts Foreign Inbound Covid Travel Restrictions in October
The country of Japan is significantly loosening Covid-19 border restrictions that are expected to drive increased inbound travel demand, says global property consultant CBRE. ( read original story ...)
‘Very, Very Serious’—JPMorgan CEO Issues A Stark ‘Panic’ Warning That Could Hit The Price Of Bitcoin, Ethereum And Crypto
One of Wall Street's most influential chief executives has warned of growing market "panic" that could send stock markets another 20% lower, potentially dragging the price of bitcoin, ethereum and ...
Crypto Attack Swipes $100 Million From DeFi Service Mango
An attacker spirited away about $100 million from decentralized finance provider Mango by manipulating the price of its token in an exploit that wiped out depositors on the crypto platform.
Chip Startup Defies Global Rout With 15% Surge in Tokyo IPO
Chip design firm Socionext Inc. jumped 15% in its Tokyo debut after completing Japan’s largest initial public offering this year, defying recent investor pessimism about global semiconductor ...
Man arrested for abandoning body of female college student in Sapporo
Sapporo prefectural police arrested a 53-year-old man Monday on suspicion of abandoning the body of a female college student at his apartment in Higashi Ward, Sapporo. According ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to hike taxi fares over rising fuel price
Taxi fares in the Japanese capital Tokyo will rise for the first time since 2007 from Nov. 14 in response to rising fuel costs and fewer passengers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the transport ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bond Market Sets Record for Nothing Happening
Trading of the benchmark 10-year bond dries up for four straight sessions as the central bank keeps tight control of yields. ( read original story ...)
Japan Industrial Partners-led group looking to buy Toshiba for $19 bln -Kyodo
The consortium of Japanese firms led by Japan Industrial Partners is looking to buy Toshiba Corp for 2.8 trillion yen ($19.13 billion), Kyodo reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
4,790 new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Tokyo on Wednesday
Japan's health ministry says it confirmed 4,790 new cases of the coronavirus in Tokyo on Wednesday. The daily tally is up 723 from a week ago. It is the first time in 15 days to surpass the number a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s great outdoors
Taking time to explore Tokyo’s great outdoors will refresh the spirit and delight the senses, while also allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture. It isn’t ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Winter Claims High Profile C-Suite Execs
If you said they’re dudes who used to be crypto CEOs and suddenly weren’t anymore, you’d also be correct. This crypto winter has seen a string of high-profile exits from the C-suite, a mix of ...