Japan's Mitsui & Co plans to re-enter global precious metals trading to hedge client risk after a nine-year absence, three sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nihon Hidankyo wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize
Japanese organisation Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, also known as Hibakusha, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo go-kart operator busted for allegedly renting to unlicensed tourists
Police have referred to prosecutors their case against the manager of a Tokyo rental go-kart business suspected of renting to foreign ... ( read original story ...)
A Bitcoin Reckoning? FTX Pays Up, SEC Admits Crypto Disaster, HBO Taps Into Bitcoin Drama and the Mayor of Mining
Get the Chips, Because Bitcoin Brought the DipBitcoin experienced quite a dip yesterday, falling to 58K, before quickly rebounding to today’s price of 60K. Will we see an "Uptober" at all this October ...
Japan shares higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.42%
Japan equities were higher at the close on Friday, as gains in the Shipbuilding, Precision Instruments and Chemical sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 added 0.42%. The ...
Obey Me! Nightbringer Is Celebrating Its 1.5-Year Anniversary With Four Humongous Events
NTT Solmare's latest mobile game, Obey Me! Nightbringer, is celebrating its 1.5-year anniversary this October. To commemorate, they are offering numerous events.
Hilton Osaka – a most convenient place to stay in Osaka
Hilton Osaka is close to JR Osaka Station, making it a most convenient place to stay in Osaka for leisure, business and MICE travellers. ( read original story ...)
Passenger on Osaka train suffers suspected chemical burn after sitting on wet seat
A passenger riding an Osaka Metro Co. train suffered a suspected chemical burn on Oct. 10 after sitting on a wet seat.A station attendant cal･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Nuclear Survivors Group Nihon Hidankyo Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic-bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said the group, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo go-kart operator busted for renting to unlicensed tourists
Police have referred to prosecutors their case against the manager of a Tokyo rental go-kart business suspected of renting to foreign tourists who are without a valid license and allowing them to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to suspend Nomura’s JGB primary dealer status for a month
Japan's finance ministry said on Friday it would suspend Nomura Securities' primary dealer status for government bonds for a month starting on Tuesday following alleged manipulation in the government ...
Nikkei stock index rises on earnings optimism
The Nikkei stock index rose Friday on hopes for solid earnings from Japanese firms after heavyweight Fast Retailing reported upbeat results and a positive outlook the previous day. The 225-issue ...
Japan suspends Nomura from bond auctions amid market manipulation scandal
In a significant development, Japan's Ministry of Finance is set to suspend Nomura Holdings Inc. from participating in government debt auctions for a month, starting October 15.
Papers sent to prosecutors on go-kart rental operator in Tokyo
Papers have been sent to prosecutors on a Tokyo rental firm manager who allegedly allowed foreign tourists to drive go-karts on the street without a valid license. ( read original story ...)
Water likely tainted by ‘forever chemicals’ flowed off Air Force base in Tokyo
Local governments ask Japan’s government for more information about the spill, including where the water flowed, why contaminated water was stored on base and what preventative measures will be taken. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Bain sought $10 billion valuation for Japan’s Kioxia, investors only wanted to pay half
Investors pushed Bain Capital to almost halve the valuation it was seeking for Japan's Kioxia in an IPO, leading the U.S. buyout firm to scrap its plans for an October listing of the memory chipmaker, ... ( read original story ...)