The Diamond Princess liner returned to Yokohama near Tokyo on Friday for the first time since a mass COVID outbreak three years ago led Japan to quarantine those onboard and suspend the arrival of ... ( read original story ...)
China condemns Japan’s plan to release Fukushima’s radioactive wastewater into the sea
Japan plans to release treated radioactive wastewater into the ocean. However, China said the country should first get approval from international institutions. ( read original story ...)
Broken Banks Put Pressure On Crypto, Market Leaders End Week Down 10%
Bitcoin in recession global market crisis stock red price drop arrow down chart fall, Money losing moving economic inflation deflation investment loss crash, 3d rendering. getty.
Viral ‘sushi terrorism’ videos of unsanitary behavior in restaurants lead to arrests in Japan
After the incident, employees at the Kura Sushi restaurant in Nagoya had to do emergency cleaning, "making normal business operations difficult," police told The Japan Times. The arrests come after ... ( read original story ...)
Starting a New Career in Yokohama, Japan: Find the Perfect Balance of Innovation, Creativity, and Lifestyle in This Global City
Comfortable lifestyle and living environment meet global business and innovation in Yokohama, a glimmering seaside city a train ride from Tokyo. Yokohama is full of exciting opportunities and growth, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese authorities want Ghibli Park theme park to crack down on visitors taking lewd selfies with character statues
Japanese authorities have vowed to take action following reports that visitors to a theme park showcasing scenes from beloved animated films have been taking indecent photographs of themselves with ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto bank Signature falls on Friday amid troubles at Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate
Signature Bank shares dropped as much as 32% on Friday and were at one point halted amid a sell-off in bank stocks that continued for a second day.Signature, one of the main banks to the cryptocurrency industry,
3 Arrested in Japan in Connection with ‘Sushi Terrorism’ Stunts
Police in the city of Nagoya arrested 21-year-old Ryoga Yoshino — alleging he is the person who licked a bottle of soy sauce in a widely-circulated video — as well two teens, ages 19 and 15. ( read original story ...)
‘We were tagged with a number.’ Japanese American incarceration focus of California exhibit
Uprooted: An American Story” immerses visitors in the experiences of Japanese Americans who were unjustly detained during World War II. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda Ends Term and Touts Successes
Haruhiko Kuroda defended himself against critics at the final news conference of his 10-year term.
Kishida makes 1st pitch in Japan game with South Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida threw out the first pitch for Friday's World Baseball Classic game between Japan and South Korea, bouncing a ball that was scooped up by Japan manager Hideki ... ( read original story ...)
More than $70 billion wiped off crypto market in 24 hours as bitcoin drops 8% below $20,000
Bitcoin fell below $20,000 on Friday hitting a near-two month low after a stock market sell-off in the U.S. Another factor weighing on crypto prices is the collapse of Silvergate Capital, a major ...
Shein reportedly looking to raise two billion dollars, sights on IPO
Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein is reportedly looking to raise around two billion dollars in a new funding round this month, just weeks after it set a ...
Japan’s Longtime Central Bank Chief Departs, Leaving Strong Legacy
Haruhiko Kuroda has overseen his last interest rate meeting, keeping the country's controversial super-easy monetary policy in place.
Tokyo marks 78th anniversary of massive US air raid
People in Tokyo have observed the 78th anniversary of a devastating US air raid on the Japanese capital during World War Two. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo parks will allow cherry blossom picnics for the first time in four years
You can enjoy hanami parties at popular sakura parks like Yoyogi, Ueno and Inokashira for the first time since 2019 ... ( read original story ...)