Japan's economy narrowly averted a recession at the end of last year, barely growing in the fourth quarter on frail consumption, revised data showed on Thursday, underscoring the challenge for ... ( read original story ...)
Chicken nuggets, tofu and bidets: Japan’s inflation story in 3 everyday items
The one-coin meals have long been a symbol of Japan’s struggle with deflation, but ¥500 is no longer enough to buy a Tomica toy car or a tempura bowl in Tokyo. Prices of some c ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nissan slashing EV costs, cuts rare materials use
Japanese automaker Nissan is revving up its electrification shift and slashing costs by using the same components across models and reducing use of expensive rare materials. Nissan Motor Co. presented ... ( read original story ...)
Most ‘expensive home in the world’ is in the UK – beating New York, Hong Kong and Japan
THE ‘world’s most expensive home’ is found in the UK after it beat off competition from properties in New York and Japan. The exclusive resort of Sandbanks has become the most ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto-friendly lender Silvergate collapses
Crypto-focused lender Silvergate said it is winding down operations and will liquidate the bank after being financially pummeled by turmoil in digital assets.
Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda set for final policy meeting
The Bank of Japan will open a two-day policy meeting on Thursday to discuss the impact of its massive monetary-easing policy on financial markets and the economy.
Japan M2 Money Stock Rises 2.6% On Year In February
The M2 money stock in Japan was up 2.6 percent on year in February, the Bank of Japan said on Thursday - coming in at 1,209.1 ...
Asia-Pacific shares poised to rise as BOJ Kuroda’s final meeting comes into spotlight
Asia-Pacific shares are set to rise on Thursday as the Bank of Japan kicks off its two-day monetary policy meeting, with investors eyeing any policy changes that could accompany BOJ governor Haruhiko ...
Molly Seidel Withdraws From Upcoming Marathon
She was scheduled to run the Nagoya Women’s Marathon on March 11 in Japan, but a right hip injury will keep her from the race. ( read original story ...)
Satellite insurance becomes next frontier for Sompo Japan
Sompo Japan Insurance's partner in the effort will be Japanese startup Warpspace, which will help assess the risk of launch accidents or collisions in orbit. ( read original story ...)
Biden Wants Crypto Mines to Pay Power Bills
Recently, cryptocurrency companies and oil drillers have had a mutual agreement to cut emissions and earn profit. That could soon be out the window.
Top Business Headlines: Adidas’ Kanye Fallout, Boeing-Japan Airlines Deal, Sports Betting Madness
Adidas had to slash its annual dividend by about 80% as a result of the loss that it's likely to take this year from its separation from Kanye West. The rapper, of course, was dumped by Adidas as a ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s Bold Move to Mend Relations with Tokyo
Seoul announced a new plan for resolving the lingering dispute with Japan over compensation for South Koreans forced to labor for Japanese companies during the 1910-45 occupation. If successful, it ... ( read original story ...)
Tomohisa Yamashita in front of the “Summary Court” in Yokohama… Smiling and chatting in between shooting serious scenes.
After a short break from filming, Yamashita smiled and chatted with the staff while many fans looked on. On this day, we were filming the movie “SEE HEAR LOVE ~I Love You Even If You Can’t See or Hear ... ( read original story ...)
Takeru Sato and Kenichi Matsuyama acting with all their might surrounded by extras in the cold and drizzly weather of Sakuragicho, Yokohama…!
A cold wind from the sea is blowing in Sakuragicho, Yokohama. One afternoon, on a bridge just below the famous Giant Ferris Wheel, I witnessed the location shooting of the drama "It would have been ... ( read original story ...)
‘Devastating Investor Carnage’—Ex-SEC Offical Issues ‘Inevitable’ Crypto Bank Run Prediction After Huge Bitcoin And Ethereum Price Crash
The former chief of internet enforcement at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has predicted FTX rival Binance could see a run on deposits, potentially causing "devastating investor ...