A 53-year-old man was arrested Monday on suspicion of abandoning the body of a female university student at his home in Sapporo, Ho ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s what to know about heading to Japan as the country reopens
It's been slow going — or no going — to Japan for quite some time. The country was effectively shut down and closed off during the pandemic — until about four months ago, when the government announced ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin holds steady around $19,000 amid growing signs of institutional adoption
Bitcoin on Tuesday continued to float in the $19,000 level as investors await CPI data and institutional interest grows.
Japan lifts COVID-19 restrictions, tourism resumes
Tourists can resume visiting Japan after 2 years of strict COVID-19 restrictions. Here’s what you need to know about the updated policies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Finally Open to Travelers Again. These New Luxury Hotels Will Let You Visit in Style.
In the meantime, the sleek Tokyo Edition Toranomon in the bustling Roppongi district—Japan’s first Edition property—has two of the sexiest new spots in town: book a table at The Jade Room and Garden ... ( read original story ...)
SettleMint lands €16M to beef up its web3 low-code platform and enter Japan
Blockchain has quickly evolved beyond its financial origins and crypto pump-and-dump frenzy. From agricultural companies to auto manufacturers, established sectors have come to embrace the ...
Crypto Is Becoming Mainstream. Here’s How to Live In The Financial “New Normal”
Many people think it's already changed — but it hasn't. Cryptocurrency is the future of money, but it still has a long way to go before its full potential can be realized. Related: Smart Businesses ...
Women Of The World To Run Nagoya The World’s Largest Women’s Marathon On March 1…
Women of the world to run Nagoya the world’s largest women’s marathon on March 12, 2023, as Japan lifts Covid-19 restrictions on foreign tourist arrivals. Entries now open as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan becomes first in Asia to get Starlink connection
Japan on Tuesday became the first country in Asia to receive Internet access from the Starlink satellite system from the SpaceX company controlled by Tesla founder Elon Musk. ( read original story ...)
Japan logs August’s smallest-ever current account surplus as import prices surge
Japan's current account surplus shrank to its smallest amount on record for the month of August, Ministry of Finance data showed on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Nissan takes $687 million loss as sells Russian business for 1 euro
TOKYO (Reuters) -Nissan Motor Co Ltd will hand over its business in Russia to a state-owned entity for 1 euro ($0.97), it said on Tuesday, taking a loss of around $687 million in the latest costly ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese automaker Nissan says it is pulling out of Russia
Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday that it plans to sell its Russian operations to its local partner and withdraw from manufacturing there. The company said its executive committee ... ( read original story ...)
Japan welcomes solo travelers after 2 years of COVID-19 restrictions
Japan is welcoming solo travelers for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic shut its borders for tourism. Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss what you need to know before booking ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reopens to the world, but its hotels aren’t ready
As Japan reopens to global tourism, its hotel industry faces a problem shared by many countries in the West: staffing shortages. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin holds steady at $19,000 amid growing signs of institutional adoption
Bitcoin on Tuesday continued to float in the $19,000 level as investors await CPI data and institutional interest grows.
Guess Where Traders Are Migrating to After Crypto Price Volatility Drops 50%
In Japan, authorities started selling dollars to support the yen ... As the FX market reports increased volatility, the crypto market has remained relatively calm. Bitcoin has been holding the $20K ...