Michael and Peter Taylor said they had been misled by Ghosn, the former Nissan chairman who fled financial misconduct charges in 2019 by hiding in a box. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo delivery driver arrested for allegedly stalking customer
A delivery driver was arrested on suspicion of violating the anti-stalking law by misusing company data to harass a customer through repeated ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Little Days celebrates its first anniversary with an in-person event
This was the first event for the Instagram account that shares all things Tokyo with Taiwanese tourists and residents in Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan foreign reserves fall for third month after intervention
Japan's foreign reserves extended declines in October, following the previous month's record drop, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday, reflecting the largest ever amount of yen-buying, ... ( read original story ...)
Americans Convicted in Japan on Ghosn’s Escape Return Home
A lawyer for an American father and son convicted in Japan on charges of helping Nissan's former chairman, Carlos Ghosn, escape to Lebanon says they have been returned to the U.S. Michael Taylor was ... ( read original story ...)
As yen tumbles, gadget-loving Japan goes for secondhand iPhones
For years Japanese shoppers eagerly shelled out for the latest gadgets, but now a tumbling yen has put new iPhones out of reach for some and sparked a growing secondhand trade in a major market for ... ( read original story ...)
Growth in Japan’s September household spending was expected, says economist
Harumi Taguchi of S&P Global Market Intelligence says that's partly the result of the decline in Covid cases. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you. Sign up for free newsletters and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits near 8-week high on tech boost
Japan's Nikkei share average hit a near eight-week high on Tuesday, as investors scooped up chips and other technology stocks, with overnight Wall Street gains aiding sentiment.
Bank of Japan policymakers discussed faster inflation risks at Oct. meeting
Members of the Bank of Japan's Policy Board pointed to the risk of inflation accelerating much faster than expected and said the coun ...
Christmas returns to Tokyo Disney Resort after COVID hiatus
Christmas events at Tokyo Disney Resort kicked off on Nov. 8 for the first time in three years after the annual festivities were can ... ( read original story ...)
Japan foreign reserve down for 3rd month after intervention
Japan's foreign reserves extended declines in October, following the previous month's record drop, the Ministry of Finance said on Tuesday, reflecting the largest ever amount of yen-buying, dollar ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Defended Yen Just Once in September, Spending $19 Billion
Japan’s finance ministry stepped in to counter a rapid weakening of the yen just once in September, before escalating its support of the currency to an unprecedented degree last month. ( read original story ...)
Japan govt urged to end free Covid-19 vaccinations amid financial strains
An advisory panel for the finance minister has proposed that the Japanese government end free-of-charge coronavirus vaccinations, highlighting concerns over a further increase of its financial strain ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to track land sales near army bases amid China, Russia, North Korea spying fears
Tokyo aims to use new law to get past shell companies, identify real owners of property that could pose a threat to national security or assets belonging to sanctioned individuals Japanese government ... ( read original story ...)
Tensions Between Crypto Giants FTX, Binance Spill Into Public View
A spat between Changpeng Zhao of Binance and Sam Bankman-Fried of FTX has erupted on Twitter.
Japanese AR sports platformer Meleap raises $3.5M from China’s QC Investment, others
See also: Japan’s noBackend development platform Milkcocoa now eases ... announced on Wednesday that its IPO application to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange had been approved. The company will be ...