Japan's economy is seeing some pretty wild twists and turns, making for an intriguing, but kinda nerve-wracking, story.
Crowds picnic to see Tokyo’s cherry blossoms at full bloom
Crowds are gathering in Tokyo to enjoy Japan’s famed cherry blossoms, which are blooming later than expected in the capital because of cold weather. ( read original story ...)
Explainer-What US-Japan defense shakeup will involve and why
The United States says next week's summit between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will bring a "historic" upgrade in defense ties between the long-time allies. On ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese companies agreed on biggest wage hike in 33 years, union group says
A group of Japanese firms have agreed to raise wages by 5.24% this year, the country's largest union group Rengo said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Higher Expectations for Japan at Biden-Kishida Summit
The summit meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Biden in April comes at a time when US-Japan relations are at their strongest. Both Washington and Tokyo have highlighted ... ( read original story ...)
NC governor to welcome Japanese prime minister next week to talk jobs and business
The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will be in North Carolina next week, welcomed by the Tar Heel's own Gov. Roy Cooper to talk jobs and business investments, according to a Friday press release ... ( read original story ...)
US-Japan summit: What defense shakeup will involve and why
The United States says next week's summit between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will bring a "historic" upgrade in defense ties between the long-time allies. ( read original story ...)
Fugitive CEO at the center of 2022 crypto crash found liable for fraud
A jury found that Do Kwon and Terraform Labs misled investors before the collapse of the company’s namesake cryptocurrency ...
Gemini crypto exchange leader reflects on bitcoin price path to $200,000
Clair Ching, the head of institutional for Gemini, discussed the role of the bitcoin halving, institutional interest and more.
Edo Japan franchise in Regina’s Cornwall Centre closes temporarily due to cockroach issue
Concerns over cockroaches have closed the Edo Japan in Regina's Cornwall Centre. A video circulated on social media this week showing a cockroach crawling on a countertop at the franchise. ( read original story ...)
Spinoff Tokyo Vice Into Industry, You Cowards
What if Tokyo Vice were refashioned as a side-door prequel to, say, Industry? Tokyo Vice big came under heavy public scrutiny since the mid-’90s Goldman Sachs with guns Tokyo Vice Industry When we ...
Crowds flock to Tokyo to see cherry blossoms after delayed bloom
Crowds gathered in Tokyo on Friday to enjoy the famed cherry blossoms ... at the same time the country begins a new school and business year. "They’re really breathtaking," said Silver Shea, 47, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Market Boom Is Just Getting Started. The Geopolitics Help.
In a multipolar world, Japan’s status as a U.S. security partner should help keep investment allocations there higher, Patrick L. Springer writes in a guest commentary. ( read original story ...)
No Tsunami Threat After Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Fukushima, Japan
A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck near the Fukushima region in northeastern Japan, causing concern and a heightened state of alert due to the area’s sensitive history with seismic events and tsunamis. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida, ahead of US trip, seeks stronger military ties with Washington and other partners
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday he wants to strengthen military and weapons development cooperation with the United States as well as with other countries such as the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: No Filipino killed, injured – DMW
No Filipino was neither killed nor injured in the magnitude 6 earthquake that hit off the east coast of Honshu in Japan on Thursday, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said. Citing reports from ... ( read original story ...)