U.S. Gen. Mark Milley, the highest-ranking military officer in the country, encouraged Japan's recent commitment to increase military spending. ( read original story ...)
Rocket being developed by Japan’s space agency explodes during testing but no injuries reported
A rocket being developed by the Japanese space agency has exploded during testing but there were no reports of injuries. ( read original story ...)
America’s oldest craft brewer is permanently closing after 127 years
The other problem that has plagued the craft brewer came after Japanese beer giant Sapporo bought Anchor Brewing in 2017. The employees of Anchor alleged that Sapporo mismanaged the company and lacked ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Nishikigi beats Abi to take outright lead in Nagoya
Rank-and-file wrestler Nishikigi grabbed the outright lead Friday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after downing komusubi Abi to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber introduces “E+”, a proprietary mark for EV tires
Hiratsuka, Japan – The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that from the second half of 2023 it will be applying a new proprietary “E+” mark to its tires for passenger cars, trucks, and buses that ... ( read original story ...)
Biggest IPO this year? SoftBank’s chip designer Arm in talks to add Nvidia as anchor investor
Arm Ltd, the chip designer owned by Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group ... could be the biggest initial public offering (IPO) of the year. Nvidia, the world’s most valuable semiconductor company, is ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.09%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Insurance, Transport and Banking sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 0.09%. The best performers of ...
After 127 years, craft beer pioneer Anchor Brewing shuts its doors
The Bay Area maker of Anchor Steam is owned by Sapporo of Japan, which also is the parent company of Escondido's Stone Brewing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan calls on China to approach Fukushima water release in ‘scientific manner’
Japan called on China to approach the release of radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in a scientific manner at a meeting held between Japan Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and ... ( read original story ...)
NYC mayor Eric Adams to update disclosure form after failing to report crypto holdings, report says
A spokesman told the Daily News that Adams had omitted his stakes, because he had misunderstood the question and believed it only referred to securities.
Signs ‘crypto winter’ ending as regulatory fog begins to lift
Cryptocurrencies were testing year highs on Friday as a run of favourable regulatory and investment moves have started to shift momentum in markets that had been stuck in a rut for months.
Nikkei reverses course to inch down on BOJ worries, yen’s gain
Japan's Nikkei share average reversed course to end lower on Friday due to caution ahead of the central bank's policy meeting, while the yen's gain against the dollar prompted investors to sell stocks ...
How China and Japan Could Shore Up Their Economies
So are the reserves-rich Asian giants marshaling a counterattack against the almighty dollar? Not exactly. The Bank of Japan’s prime interest rate is 0.1% and China’s 3.55%, compared to the Fed’s 5.25 ...
US military chief praises Japan’s defense funding boost as a buttress against China and North Korea
The highest-ranking U.S. military officer is praising Japan's moves to double its defense spending over the next five years, citing rising threats from North Korea and China. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya sees international recovery, as Jetstar Asia reboots Okinawa flights
Asia-Pacific carriers added to their Japan networks, with a particular focus on Nagoya, while Jetstar Asia outlined plans for a return to Okinawa and Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Beijing says it warned Japanese fishing boat in waters near Japan-held islands claimed by China
China says its coast guard issued a warning to a Japanese fishing boat operating in waters surrounding uninhabited East China Sea islands controlled by Japan but claimed by China. ( read original story ...)