BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 jolted Izu Islands, Japan, at 0013 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was ... ( read original story ...)
‘Use Both Sides’: Why Japanese City Banned People From Walking On Escalators
Breaking away from conventional Japanese escalator etiquette, the law will strictly come into force at prominent sites, including public places such as train stations, office buildings, and shopping ... ( read original story ...)
Japan implements tourist tax at famous ‘floating shrine’ to combat overtourism
Japan’s popular Itsukushima Shrine has now become slightly more expensive to visit. The bright-orange torii gate that appears to float in a lake is one of the country’s most beautiful and recognizable ... ( read original story ...)
Honda Races To Grab Consumers With Crypto Payment Expansion
Following the lead of other automotive players such as Nissan, Tesla, SBI Motor, Honda partners with FCF Pay to accept crypto payments. Japan’s opening to Web3 industry paves the way for many ...
Japan Will Take Appropriate Steps Vs Excessive Yen Moves: Top FX Diplomat Kanda
One-sided, big moves in the yen would be considered "excessive," said Kanda, who is Japan's vice finance minister for international affairs, adding that he would not comment on whether Tokyo intervened in the exchange-rate market overnight to prop up the yen.
Crypto Is on Trial Alongside Sam Bankman-Fried
Today is the beginning of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial, and can already count as one of the most pivotal days in crypto history. Even if nothing majorly important is happening on the stand, yet. The reason why this trial of just one man matters for an ...
SoFi Is Allowing Active Investing Customers to Buy the Instacart IPO. Here’s What You Should Know First
SoFi announced it would allow its customers to participate in IPOs in March 2021, when the IPO market was red hot. However, by the time the capability was actually added to the platform ...
HeartCore Signs Eleventh Go IPO Contract
(“HeartCore” or the “Company”), a leading enterprise software and consulting services company based in Tokyo, announced that it has signed an agreement (“Consulting Agreement”) with GATES GROUP Inc. ( ...
Everything Costs More. So Why Is Japan Making Beer Cheaper?
That seems unlikely to carry too much weight in a nation where the debate currently revolves around how to finance ambitious defense and child-rearing plans. Japan needs to put its money to work in the right areas — and discard the type of bad ...
Ex-Wimbledon champion comments on Naomi Osaka’s post-pregnancy return to tennis
1994 Wimbledon champion Conchita Martinez is happy to see Naomi Osaka having plans to return to tennis and feeling motivated to do great things after giving birth. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
Sam Bankman-Fried case: The FTX criminal fraud trial begins today. Here’s everything you need to know.
Fried's fraud trial for the collapse of crypto exchange FTX starts Oct. 3. Unclear if SBF will testify but Caroline Ellison is expected to.
This Japanese City Has Enforced A Ban On Walking On Escalators. Here’s Why
The ordinance, which went into effect in Nagoya on October 1, requires people to stand on escalators rather than walk on them in order to prevent accidents. Under the ordinance, people are required to ... ( read original story ...)
China won’t end up like Japan – but it’s headed for a ‘grinding deceleration’ with a narrow path to avoid stagnation, research firm says
China's economy is headed for a soft bottom soon or a balance-sheet recession, according to TS Lombard. ( read original story ...)
Schumer confirms U.S. Senate trip to China, Japan, South Korea
A bipartisan U.S. Senate delegation will visit China, Japan and South Korea in October, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's office said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Elon Musk told to dump Satoshi ‘X’ account: crypto community
According to the user Pleddior on ‘X’ the accounts should be removed as they are using "misleading and deceptive" identities - two characteristics which are in violation of account guidelines.
Inflation pushes Osaka World Expo costs to $1.5bn
The expected construction cost of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka has risen $300m to more than $1.5bn, reports Japanese news site NHK. ( read original story ...)