TOKYO -- A male employee at a "concept" cafe serving alcohol in the capital who had encouraged a 14-year-old girl to use a fake ID to enter the shop has been arrested, the Metropolitan Police ... ( read original story ...)
Robots could rescue Japan’s labor-starved food industry
He said he hopes to expand his business overseas. If Delibot can meet the demands of Japanese customers, who Sawanobori says are very exacting about the quality of the food they offer, he believes it should be marketable in other countries. Sawanobori's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Govt Presents to Parliament Plan for Formin’s Visit to Egypt – Kyodo
TOKYO (Reuters) - The Japanese government has presented to the country's parliament a plan for Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa's visit to Egypt from late on Friday, Kyodo news agency reported. A Japanese foreign ministry spokesperson said he has not yet heard of any such plan. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan intervenes as 10-year JGB yield hits fresh decade peak
The Bank of Japan intervened in the Japanese government bond (JGB) market on Friday for the fifth time this month after the 10-year yield pushed to a fresh decade high, pitting the BOJ in a fight against market forces amid surging U. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nuremberg
Less than a year had passed since Japan’s surrender to the Allies; a few days prior, the tribunal’s chief prosecutor had handed down a 55-count indictment of Japan’s wartime military and civilian leaders. ( read original story ...)
Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict, U.S. Invokes Patriot Act To Target Crypto
Since Israel was first attacked by Hamas, there has been a great deal of scrutiny as to whether cryptocurrency was used to help finance the attack.
Japan’s Nikkei cuts some losses as investors scoop up cheap stocks
TOKYO, Oct 20 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight weak finish, but the index gave up some of its losses as investors bought stocks on the dip. The ...
USD/JPY, Nikkei 225: Moment of truth as traders grapple with BOJ intervention threat
Two days ago, markets exhaled a collective breath of relief when China published its monthly data dump which disclosed that in addition to beating (almost) across the board for ...
Japan must carefully watch markets due to Mideast conflict: Finance Minister
Japan must carefully monitor financial markets, including oil and stocks, with a sense of urgency as uncertainties are rising for global economies due to the conflict in the Middle East, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka seems to take split step with rapper Cordae
With an apparent split just months after they welcomed their newborn into the world, it may be game, set and match between tennis superstar Naomi Osaka and her rapper boyfriend Cordae. The ... ( read original story ...)
ATP roundup: Shintaro Mochizuki stuns Taylor Fritz in Tokyo
Japanese wild card Shintaro Mochizuki repeatedly rallied for a thrilling knockout of No. 1 seed Taylor Fritz on Thursday at the Japan Open in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Targets Crypto Mixers Over Money Laundering Risks
The Biden administration designated international cryptocurrency platforms commonly known as “mixers” as primary money-laundering hubs that threaten national security.
Asia markets set to extend losses after Powell’s comments; Japan inflation slows
Japan’s headline inflation came in at 3%, the 18th straight month above the BOJ’s 2% target, while China will release its one-year and five-year loan prime rates later Friday.
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Calls for Dialogue with China Amid Nuclear Threat Concerns
On the stage of the Sino-Japanese forum in Beijing, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a call for dialogue, a plea for common ground against the ominous backdrop of potential nuclear threats. ( read original story ...)
Healthy backlog offers respite to Japan amid consolidation
Japan’s shipbuilders are sitting pretty on a near three-year order backlog — but they continue to lose capacity and ground against their major rivals. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Sparks Cordae Break Up Rumors After Cryptic Post
Naomi Osaka sparked rumors that she and her boyfriend, rapper Cordae, are no longer together after welcoming their first child this summer. "I just want someone that will watch the sunset with me," ... ( read original story ...)