A Twitch streamer previously arrested for exploring in Fukushima has now been released, claiming he was detained for 35 days. ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Hoshoryu promoted to ozeki after breakthrough championship
The Japan Sumo Association on Wednesday promoted Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu to ozeki, the sport's second-highest rank, following hi ... ( read original story ...)
Silkworm sashimi, cricket curry on menu as bugs make a comeback in Japan
On a recent vacation in Tokyo, Takumi Yamamoto opted for a special lunch of cricket curry and silkworm sashimi, washed down with a water bug cider. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tokyu Land and Sustech to launch $1bn renewables fund
TOKYO -- Japanese property developer Tokyu Land will create a fund focused on renewable energy, partnering with Tokyo-based sustainability startup Sustech on plans for investment of 150 billion yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips ahead of BOJ meeting, automakers top losers
Japan's Nikkei share average inched lower on Wednesday, led by auto stocks, as investors locked in profits ahead of the Bank of Japan's two-day policy meeting starting on Thursday.
Sumo wrestler Hoshoryu promoted to Ozeki
Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu has been promoted to the second highest rank of Ozeki. The Japan Sumo Association made the decision at an extraordinary meeting of its board of directors on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population falls while foreign residents rise to record -govt
The population of Japanese citizens decreased at the fastest pace ever while the number of foreign residents rose to a record at nearly 3 million people, government data showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tightens inspection of vegetable imports from Japan – Jiji
Hong Kong has strengthened inspection of vegetable imports from Japan, expanding the scope of tighter controls beyond seafood after Tokyo confirmed plans to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business services inflation slows in June
Japan's business-to-business service inflation slowed in June, data showed on Wednesday, suggesting that companies remained slow in passing on rising labour costs despite a tight job market. The ... ( read original story ...)
UK watchdog to examine Worldcoin, and new report calls out lack of U.S. crypto laws: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
Japanese chemicals company sees potential niche in EUV chip making materials
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry, a Japanese manufacturer of high-end chemicals used in chip production, is betting on the materials market for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, a method for ...
US, Australia, Japan, Germany show force during military exercise amid China fears
Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on the joint military drills in Shoalwater Bay, Australia to send a message to China. ( read original story ...)
IMF sees Japan’s economy growing 1.4% in 2023, warns of inflationary pressures
Japan's economy is expected to expand 1.4% this year, faster than a 1.0% rise in 2022, as removal of pandemic curbs boost consumption, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney Resort Is Getting A Major Genie+ Alternative, And I Wish We Had It At Disneyland And Disney World
Tokyo Disney Resort's 40th Anniversary Priority Pass is so much better than Genie+. The Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Priority Pass cover 14 total attractions between Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
I rarely visit 7-Eleven in the US, but on a trip to Japan, it became one of my favorite spots
Thanks to fresh sushi and cheap snacks, Insider's reporter quickly understood why 7-Eleven is so popular in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo bread wholesaler Tobu Pan Chokubaisho’s yummy bread makes Mr. Sato want to live next door
In particular, an uncommon find from his childhood will never go stale in his mind. ( read original story ...)