Japan is confronting a depopulation crisis because of a precipitously falling birth rate, but one mountain town has bucked the trend — spectacularly. ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.39%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, as losses in the Real Estate, Non-Metal Minerals and Glass sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 1.39% to hit a ...
Japan’s Nikkei drops to 2-month low over U.S. financial uncertainties
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 472.07 points, or 1.46 percent, from Tuesday to close the day at 31,766.82, the lowest level in about two months. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished ...
Woman and parents sent to prosecutors over Sapporo hotel murder
A woman and her parents were sent to prosecutors Wednesday, facing charges in connection with the alleged murder of a man discovered headless in a Sapporo "love hotel" last month. Runa Tamura, 29, her ... ( read original story ...)
Tourist Arrivals to Japan Recover to 78% of Pre-Pandemic Levels
The number of foreign visitors to Japan topped 2 million for a second consecutive month in July, recovering to about 78% of pre-pandemic levels, according to Japan’s National Tourism Organization. ( read original story ...)
Jun Endo on winning a championship with Japan | Sponsored by @madebygoogle #teampixel
Endo spoke on winning a championship with Japan and chooses what she would do for a career if she wasn't playing soccer. ( read original story ...)
When tackling crypto, the SEC should be wary of overreach
But the laws around this are far from clear, and the consequences of overreach could be devastating for efforts to keep American markets fair and stable. Despite the enormous stakes, both fights ...
6 Best No KYC Crypto Exchanges
Our testing team has reviewed 50 crypto exchanges and platforms that does not require KYC identification to join and start trading. This article has been fact-checked by another separate team of ...
‘Monster koi carp surface like scaly whales’: how I holidayed in Japan – without leaving London
Why travel 6,000 miles to visit a Kyoto garden or a Tokyo diner? Britain’s capital has it all ( read original story ...)
Woman, parents sent to prosecutors for murder of man in Sapporo hotel
A woman and her parents were sent to prosecutors Wednesday over the alleged murder of a man who was found decapitated in a hotel in ... ( read original story ...)
Man accused of killing wife, daughter in Osaka Pref. last year indicted in Brazil
A 34-year-old Brazilian national suspected of killing his Japanese wife and their daughter in the Osaka Prefecture cit･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen service still suspended between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka
But Shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka remain suspended due to heavy rain in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan. The operator is urging passengers to consider changing their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Hakata shinkansen bullet train services halted over heavy rain
Direct shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo and Hakata stations were suspended on Wednesday due to heavy rain in central Ja ... ( read original story ...)
Top crypto Gainers on August 15 – Trust Wallet Token, Toncoin, And COMP
The recent spot BTC ETF buzz triggered excitement among crypto enthusiasts who expect a boom in crypto following the US SEC’s approval.
Tokyo stocks fall in morning after Wall St. decline on bank concerns
Tokyo stocks were lower Wednesday morning after sentiment was dampened overnight on Wall Street by a credit rating agency warning of ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Yen Losing Streak Showing Signs of Exhaustion, Will USD/JPY Cave?
The Japanese Yen continues to weaken against the US Dollar. Now, USD/JPY is facing increasing signs of fading momentum. But, will a reversal be enough to overturn the broader bullish bias?