Prosecutors and police in Osaka charged a 17-year old girl with theft, not as herself, but as the 20-something woman she was pretending to be･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Hit by First Sandstorm in Two Years as Asian Dust Worsens
Sandstorms plaguing northern China have spread across the sea, shrouding skies from South Korea to Japan and bringing the first yellow dust to Tokyo since 2021. ( read original story ...)
How Japan’s big plans for a ‘hydrogen society’ fell flat
It was once touted as a miracle solution to Japan's energy problems: creating a "hydrogen society" by sharply ramping up use of the fuel for vehicles, industry and housing.- 'Grey' area - Energy experts were sceptical of Japan's hydrogen strategy from the start, ( read original story ...)
North Korean missile launch sparks erroneous ‘take cover’ alert in Japan
Japan cancelled an erroneous warning for residents of northern parts of the country to seek shelter after North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile early on Thursday morning. The ... ( read original story ...)
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has recovered $7.3bln in assets
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has recovered over $7.3 billion in cash and liquid crypto assets, an increase of more than $800 million since January, the company's attorney said on Wednesday at a U.S.
Japan Moon Lander Startup ispace Soars After Public Market Debut
Japan’s ispace Inc., which makes moon landers, soared in its public market debut as investors bet on the startup’s prospects for supporting space development efforts.
Tokyo’s public transport system ranked the third best in the world
According to this survey, Tokyo’s transport system is well-maintained and easy to use, even for non-Japanese speakers ( read original story ...)
Living standards are still falling in Japan. That’s a recipe for more stagnation
Japan's workers still aren't getting paid enough to keep up with rising prices. That's hurting living standards and creating a major headache for the country's new central bank chief as he marks his first week on the job. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei May Fall as Yen Strengthens
2346 GMT — Japanese stocks may fall as the yen strengthens against the dollar following data showing U.S. inflation eased in March. Nikkei futures open down 160 points at 27910 on the SGX. USD/JPY is at 132.95, down from 133.80 as of Wednesday’s Tokyo ...
UPDATE 1-Japan to channel 40% of IMF SDR allocation to needier countries, doubling pledge
Japan has pledged to double the percentage of International Monetary Fund Special Drawing Rights monetary reserves that it will reallocate to poorer countries to 40%, Japanese Finance Minister ...
G7 climate ministers challenge Japan’s energy strategy
G7 member states have pushed back on the viability of a central part of Japan’s climate strategy, according to an environment ministers’ draft communiqué seen by the Financial Times, in a challenge to Tokyo’s efforts to shape Asia’s transition to cleaner energy. ( read original story ...)
Japan, France and India to launch platform to coordinate Sri Lanka debt
Japan, France and India will announce a new platform for creditors to coordinate restructuring of Sri Lanka's debt, Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Wednesday, adding it would be "very nice" if China were to join the effort. ( read original story ...)
Rare artwork found in Japan shows elephant rescue in 1923 Kanto quake chaos
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Three pictures depicting an Indian elephant being led to safety through a chaotic scene following the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake have been discovered at Japan's oldest amusement park. This undated photo believed to be that of Torizo Fukui ... ( read original story ...)
Warren Buffett Is Turning His Asian Focus to Japan and Away From China
Warren Buffett explains in an interview why he raised bets in Japanese companies and trimmed stakes in BYD and TSMC. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo redevelopment plan threatens stadium where Babe Ruth played
A historic Tokyo baseball stadium that once hosted Babe Ruth may be demolished to make room for new development in a plan widely rebuked by the Japanese public. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population shrinks to under 125 million in 12th straight year of decline
Japan’s population has fallen under 125 million during its 12th straight year of decline. The Japanese population reportedly decreased by 556,000 to 124.9 million in 2022 compared to a year earlier, according to government data released on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)