The United States, Japan and South Korea issued a joint statement on Thursday strongly condemning North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. North Korea said it tested an ICBM earlier on Thursday, ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani helps revitalize Little Tokyo, prompting free sake bombs for fans
After Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers last December, Little Tokyo has seen a resurgence for many small businesses. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Films @ Tokyo 2024
The Hong Kong Film Development Council, Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) are jointly organising Hong Kong Films @ Tokyo 2024 at ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro shares rocket on debut
Shares in Tokyo Metro, one of the world's busiest subways, soared almost 50 percent on its debut Wednesday after its government owners raised $2.3 billion in Japan's biggest initial public offering in ... ( read original story ...)
Can Japan’s toilet technology crack global markets?
Toto’s toilets face some blockages in America, though. The most acute, notes James Lin, founder of BidetKing.com, an online marketplace, is electricity for the seat. Most American bathrooms have a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan celebrates as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto win World Series with Dodgers
The World Series trophy is headed to Los Angeles, but the party is extending all the way to Japan. People milled around local train stations in Tokyo on Thursday morning as newspaper extras were ready ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis-US Crypto Industry Expects Friendlier Washington, Whoever Wins White House
Trump's plan to promote bitcoin has won him several big crypto donors, including Gemini founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. At least one industry boss, Ripple chairman Chris Larsen, cut Harris' super PAC a big check and new Democratic-aligned crypto groups have raised funds for her.
China’s Historic Stimulus Package: What It Means for Altcoins Like Conflux and the Crypto Market
With China set to roll out a massive $1.4 trillion stimulus package, altcoins, particularly Chinese-oriented ones like Conflux, could see explosive growth. Here’s what investors need to know.
Two more teens arrested in death of Hokkaido college student
The suspects, both part-time male workers from Sapporo, are accused of assaulting a college student resulting in his death, though they have yet to make any statements. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama woman arrested over daughter’s drowning and attempted murder of son
A 43-year-old woman in Yokohama was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of murdering her daughter and attempting to murder her son. Ai Kamishige, who lives in Yokohama’s Kohoku Ward, allegedly strangled ... ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo store manager in Tokyo accused of secretly filming inside women’s fitting rooms
The manager of a Uniqlo clothing store in the Japanese capital has been arrested on suspicion of secretly filming female customers in fitting･･･ ... ( read original story ...)