Japan’s Kyushu Electric Power Co. KYSEY has successfully raised ¥30 billion ($191 million) from Japan’s inaugural environmental bond designated solely for nuclear projects, marking a significant ...
Holes poked in Mount Fuji barrier, Japan town says
A Japanese town that mounted a huge barrier to deter unruly tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji said Tuesday that around 10 small holes have already been poked in the mesh screen. The barrier ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested over missing cyanide at Osaka Metro Univ. lab: source
Police on May 28 arrested a man on suspicion of theft in connection with the disappearance of cyanide from Osaka Metropolitan University, a s ( read original story ...)
Former secretary to ex-senior vice justice minister fined for election law violation in Tokyo bribery case
The Tokyo District Court has fined Shu Goto, a former private secretary of former Lower House lawmaker Mito Kakizawa, a sum of ¥500,000 ($3,200) for violating the election law by offering cash to Koto ... ( read original story ...)
Jump in Japan Business Service Prices Supports BOJ Hike Case
Japan’s service prices rose at the fastest clip in over 30 years in a sign of a broadening inflation trend that supports the case for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates.Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
Ledger starts shipping its high-end hardware crypto wallet
Ledger, a French startup mostly known for its secure crypto hardware wallets, has started shipping new wallets nearly 18 months after announcing the ...
Bank of Japan’s underlying inflation measures in April all fall below 2%
The Bank of Japan's key measurements of underlying inflation in April all fell below its 2% target for the first time since August 2022, data showed today, heightening uncertainty on the timing of its ...
Seminar helps Japan firms prepare for outcome of US presidential race
Japanese businesses are ramping up preparations to deal with the results of the US presidential election in November. These include a seminar in the central Japanese city of Nagoya on potential ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya working on new contract with Ray Parks
The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins are working on a new deal with Filipino-American guard Bobby Ray Parks Jr. after his previous contract expired at the close of the 2023–2024 Japan B.League season. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Osaka bullet train services may be suspended due to heavy rain
Bullet train services between Tokyo and Osaka may be suspended from Tuesday evening due to heavy rain forecasts in central Japan, operator Central Japan Railway Co. said. Japan's weather agency has ... ( read original story ...)
New interactive theme park in Tokyo lets you become the star of the show
Immersive Fort Tokyo is by Katana Inc, whose CEO brought to life the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Jump in Japan’s Business Service Prices Supports BOJ Hike Case
Japan’s service prices rose at the fastest clip in over 30 years in a sign of a broadening inflation trend that supports the case for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates.Most Read from ... ( read original story ...)
Rally for Gaza in Nagoya
People take part in a street protest against Israeli military action in the Gaza Strip at Hikari Plaza in Nagoya on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
SEVENTEEN transforms Yokohama into K-pop extravaganza with ‘THE CITY’ project
YOKOHAMA, Japan - K-pop sensation SEVENTEEN has expanded its influence beyond its homeland, captivating the Japanese port city of Yokohama. The group's 'THE CITY' project, an endeavor aimed at turning ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks lower in morning on concerns over rising interest rates
Tokyo stocks were slightly lower Tuesday morning on weak technology shares, with sentiment weighed down by concerns over rising long- ... ( read original story ...)
Mt. Gox moves $840 million in Bitcoin to new wallet
Defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox transferred 12,240 BTC, valued at approximately $840 million, to a new wallet over the past hour, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. Following the transfer, ...