FILE PHOTO: A passerby walks past an electric monitor displaying recent movements of various stock prices outside a bank in Tokyo, Japan, March 22, 2023. REUTERS/Issei Kato ... ( read original story ...)
Vending machine in remote Japan town sells meat from intruding bears
A remote Japanese town has taken to selling bear meat from a vending machine, sourcing its supply to Asian black bears, listed as a vulnerable species, caught in traps or in the mountains by hunters. ( read original story ...)
Japan Approves Web3 White Paper to Promote Industry Growth in the Country
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Web3 project team has approved a white paper laying out recommendations for growing the country’s industry, which has become part of national strategy under ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo to go cashless to ease congestion at cash registers
OSAKA--Visitors can leave their money at home as the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo will be the first to go completely cashless. ( read original story ...)
‘Sushi terrorism’ social media trend lands pair of Japanese men in jail
Two Japanese men were arrested recently after one of them ate pickled ginger from a communal pot using his own chopsticks. ( read original story ...)
Seven & I Says Outside Directors To Review Spinoff, IPO Options
Seven & i Holdings Co. will continue to look at strategic options, including spinoffs and public listings as it seeks to boost shareholder returns, the retailer said in response to efforts by activist ...
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.22%
Investing.com – Japan equities were lower at the close on Thursday, as losses in the Transport, Finance&Investment and Communication sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei ...
Japanese investors flock to foreign stocks as banking fears ease
Japanese investors heavily bought foreign equities last week, buoyed by easing concerns about banking sector troubles and hopes that the Federal Reserve may be nearing the end of its rate-hiking cycle ...
Japan’s SMBC CEO is watching out for chances to expand US assets
TOKYO, April 3 (Reuters) - The new head of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) said the Japanese bank is watching closely for chances to buy assets in the United States, adding that the latest ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.22%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Transport, Finance & Investment and Communication sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.22%. The ...
Legal team releases video of detainee’s plight until her death
The legal team said it obtained permission from the family of Wishma, who died at the age of 33 in the Nagoya Regional Immigration Services Bureau facility two years ago. “We want people to know the ... ( read original story ...)
Video of Sri Lankan who died in detention in Japan shown to public
Approximately 7 minutes of roughly five total hours of government-provided security camera footage showing Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali, who died at the age of 33 while being held at the Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s JERA says made sufficient bond disclosures after climate group complaint
Japan's biggest power generator and one of the world's biggest buyers of liquefied natural gas, had not properly disclosed systemic risks over its investments in LNG. It criticised JERA's description ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese police arrest two for taking part in food ‘terrorism’ pranks at beef bowl chain
Police in Japan have arrested two men for contaminating a communal bowl of pickled ginger at a fast food restaurant, after a video of the prank was shared widely on social media. ( read original story ...)
Japanese police arrest 2 for taking part in food ‘terrorism’ pranks at beef bowl chain
Police in Japan have arrested two men for contaminating a communal bowl of pickled ginger at a fast food restaurant, after a video of the prank was shared widely on social media. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s CoinTrade partners with Fireblocks to improve digital asset security
CoinTrade said it has partnered with crypto custody platform Fireblocks to provide institutional clients with improved security for digital assets.