Japan isn't a top destination for American expats, but it's a go-to for those seeking quality of life. Four relocators share their experiences. ( read original story ...)
IHG Hotels & Resorts Welcomes RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka to Vignette Collection
RIHGA Royal Hotel Osaka has joined the IHG Hotels & Resorts’ system on 30 June 2023, making it IHG’s largest hotel in Japan and its seventh hotel in Osaka ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Trading in Japan Rises as Yen Turns Volatile
The share of bitcoin trade volume on Japanese exchanges rose from 69% to 80% in the first six months of the year, data tracked by Kaiko show.
Coinbase is a crypto conundrum, squared
Coinbase Global’s stock has risen from the ashes of last year’s cryptocurrency market conflagration. But the digital exchange’s ascent defies both gravity and logic. Not only does Coinbase’s value ...
Crypto prices: Bitcoin trades flat, XRP up
XRP ( XRP-USD) is up 4% in the past 42 hours. The payment token from Ripple Labs has surged over 70% over the past week, following a court ruling in favour of Ripple against the US Securities and ...
Macro State of Crypto – Where It Has Been and What’s Next
Analytics can offer insight into how recent and past crypto and regulatory events have affected prices and movement. Plus: A quick Q&A on retirement funds.
Central Tokyo condo price soars to record high in 1st half of 2023
The average unit price of a new condominium in Tokyo's 23 central wards in the first six months of 2023 soared to a record high 129.6 million yen ($930,000) due largely to high material prices and ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Nishikigi gets shock loss, Hokutofuji rejoins at top in Nagoya
Overnight leader and No. 1 maegashira Nishikigi fell to a surprise second defeat Thursday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, where ... ( read original story ...)
Mother in Osaka arrested for starving daughter and claiming insurance money
Investigators believe Kasumi Nawata regularly starved her daughter, hospitalizing her 43 times for a total of 332 days since spring 2018. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo New Condo Prices Surge 60% to a Record in First Half
Newly built condo prices in Tokyo surged to a record in the first six months of 2023, adding fuel to a trend of growth stemming from factors including an influx of luxury units. ( read original story ...)
Rainy season ends in 3 regions west of Tokyo, Japan’s weather officials say
Japanese weather officials say the rainy season appears to have ended in three regions west of Tokyo. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By using ... ( read original story ...)
Webull Japan launches US Single Stock Options and US Index Options
"No other brokers have offered these products to Japanese investors before now. These offerings will allow our users to diversify their portfolios and take advantage of unique and exciting new ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.31%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Transportation Equipment, Fishery and Food sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.31%. The best ...
Japan’s Nikkei snaps two-day winning streak amid chip stock slide
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday following two straight sessions of advances, as chip stocks sank in line with US peers. Investors were also cautious ahead of earnings from ...
Japan’s govt sees inflation sharply exceeding BOJ target
Japan's government on Thursday forecast inflation sharply exceeding the central bank's 2% target this year, acknowledging broadening price rises that may keep alive market expectations of an end to ...
Asia week ahead: Key central bank meetings in Japan and Indonesia
Will the Bank of Japan finally make changes to its yield curve control? Meanwhile, we think Bank Indonesia is likely to stand pat ...