Around 150 people in Japan were struck ill and a woman died after eating grilled eel from a popular restaurant in Yokohama, said the Japanese city’s health authorities on July 29. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks plunge at opening as stronger yen hits exporters
Tokyo stocks opened sharply lower Thursday, as export-related issues were hit by a stronger yen against the U.S. dollar after the Ban ( read original story ...)
Summer nights at this amazing Tokyo open-air museum are like stepping back in time
When people think of museums in Tokyo, the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno and the Edo-Tokyo in Ryogoku are often the first two that come to mind. But for those willing to venture farther out from the ... ( read original story ...)
Summer nights at this amazing Tokyo open-air museum are like stepping back in time
When people think of museums in Tokyo, the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno and the Edo-Tokyo in Ryogoku are often the first two that come to mind. But for those willing to venture farther out from the ... ( read original story ...)
Business pundit shoots down high expectations for the Linear Chuo Express
Japan successfully hosted the 18th Olympiad, launched the world's then-fastest train service, the Tokaido Shinkansen, and hosted the Osaka World Exposition. Now, its mindset seems to be fixated on ... ( read original story ...)
“I had no idea the media would pit us against each other”: When Serena Williams apologized to Naomi Osaka after contentious ‘debacle’ in US Open final
Serena Williams once penned a heartfelt letter of apology to Naomi Osaka after their controversial clash in the 2018 US Open final. ( read original story ...)
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE Shoots to No. 1, Mrs. GREEN APPLE Holds at No. 2 on Japan Hot 100
THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE’s “24karats GOLD GENESIS” soars to No. 1 on this week’s Billboard Japan Hot 100, rising 49-1 on the chart dated July 31. ( read original story ...)
Crypto startups to see $12 billion of venture capital funding in 2024
Crypto startups are poised to gain $12 billion from venture capital investments this year, according to DL News, with the sector already recording $5.5 billion in investments so far in 2024.
Could a Crypto App Be the Answer for Struggling Restaurants?
Ben Leventhal, the co-founder of Eater and Resy, is currently building a platform with the goal of reversing this trend: a loyalty app called Blackbird, which he hopes will make restaurants more ...
Yen Jumps After Bank of Japan Lifts Rates
The yen surged, after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates, signaled further policy tightening is likely, and and cited concerns about the historically weak c ...
Naomi Osaka’s Biographer Slammed After Unnecessarily Dragging Novak Djokovic Into Andrew Tate Controversy
Ben Rothenburg gets criticized for trying to tarnish Novak Djokovic’s reputation for following Andrew Tate on X. ( read original story ...)
Controversial Japan site granted world heritage status with South Korean approval
The UNESCO World Heritage committee have registered Japan’s Sado gold mine as a cultural heritage site after Japan agreed to include its dark history of abusing Korean laborers during World War II in the exhibit. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron taking space in Southeast Austin for new R&D facility
Tokyo Electron has found a new home for training and its research and development operations. The news comes about six months after it landed a new North American headquarters in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank should gradually hike rates to 1%, Suntory CEO says
The Bank of Japan should continue to gradually increase its interest rates up to the level of 1% by next year, Suntory Chief Executive Takeshi Niinami said on Wednesday.
ASML, Tokyo Electron Dodge New US Chip Export Rules, For Now
Tokyo Electron Ltd. and ASML Holding NV led a worldwide rally in semiconductor stocks after Reuters reported the Biden administration planned to exempt chip-equipment makers in Japan, the Netherlands ...
How the sole white guy on Team Japan’s Olympic basketball team made the cut
As Japan’s men’s basketball team attempts to rebound from some losses at the Paris Olympics, one player’s presence on the team has generated some buzz among surprised fans. ( read original story ...)