Tokyo Marathon top 10 results from men’s and women’s elite races. Full results are here. ... Men 1. Benson Kipruto (KEN) — 2:02:16 2. Timothy Kiplagat (KEN) -- 2:02:55 3. Vincent Kipkemoi (KEN) -- ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Consider Calling Official End to Deflation, Kyodo Says
The Japanese government is discussing officially stating that the country’s economy has overcome deflation, Kyodo reported Saturday, citing several unidentified people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
How bitcoin’s upcoming halving differs from the crypto’s previous cycles
Bitcoin halvings have historically been viewed as a bullish event for the cryptocurrency — and the upcoming one, expected in April, faces an even more ideal setup than in previous cycles, according to ...
Nikkei Hits Levels Last Seen in 1989 as Japan Breaks Free from 34 Years of Stagnation
The journey of the Japanese Nikkei 225 index since its record high in 1989 has been tumultuous, marked by crises, natural disasters, and economic challenges. After nearly three decades of decline, the ...
Missing Thai man found in Osaka hospital
A Thai man whose disappearance in Osaka prompted an online plea for help has been located, his brother said on Saturday afternoon. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s lower house passes budget in win for PM Kishida
Japan's lower house of parliament passed the government's budget for the coming fiscal year in a rare Saturday session, a win for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida whose public support has slumped.The vote ... ( read original story ...)
How to Watch the 2024 Tokyo Marathon
In the U.S. and Canada, FloTrack will stream the Tokyo Marathon starting at 6:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2. The men’s and women’s elite fields will start racing at 7:10 p.m. ET and are expected to ... ( read original story ...)
PV Expo Tokyo 2024: Lightweight solar modules, agri-PV and big storage aims
PV Expo Tokyo 2024, Japan's main solar industry event, has concluded with record numbers, innovative products, and new trends. Storage auctions and new rules for power purchase agreements (PPAs) are ... ( read original story ...)
Haruki Murakami unveils his new short story at a Tokyo literary event
Only 1,100 lucky audience members were there to hear the yet-to-be published short story “Kaho,” read aloud by bestselling Japanese author Haruki Murakami himself. ( read original story ...)
Lawsuit from survivors of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack sue crypto firm Binance for allegedly funding terror group
A lawsuit filed by survivors of the Hamas Oct. 7 attack on Israel are suing a cryptocurrency firm for allowing the terror group to raise money on its platform.
This US airline will be the first to offer nonstop flights from New York to Tokyo
Travelers from JFK would previously have had to fly All Nippon Airways (ANA) or Japan Airlines, or connect through another city to reach Tokyo.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Chiba Pref. jolted by series of quakes, more shaking possible: weather agency
Authorities are calling for continued caution following a series of earthquakes centered in and off east Japan's Chiba Prefecture, including ... ( read original story ...)
This Japanese Pine tree in Port Moody is a legacy of Disney’s “Shogun” filming
Much of FX's "Shogun" on Disney+ is filmed in Metro Vancouver, and the production crew left a Japanese White Pine tree as a permanent legacy. ( read original story ...)
WRAPUP-Asia’s factories struggle for growth as Japan falters, China unsteady
Japan unexpectedly slipped into recession in the fourth quarter ... second-largest economy is tentatively finding its footing after a deep slump caused by its property sector woes. Investors are ... ( read original story ...)
Breaking Ground in LA’s Little Tokyo
“It was a privilege to lean into this complex financial deal to help drive change,” said Impact Finance Business Development Officer Drew Hammond. “My hope is that the project will not only preserve ...
Japan Diet lower house sits on Sat. to pass fiscal 2024 budget
Japan's House of Representatives held an unusual Saturday session to deal with a 112.57 trillion yen ($750 billion) draft budget for ... ( read original story ...)