It happened at the end of last August. A 17-year-old student jumped from the building of a busy shopping center in the Japanese city of Yokohama. It happened at the end of last August. A 17-year-old ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Institute property to be sold off by Portland Japanese Garden just 2 years after purchase
Formerly the Salvation Army's White Shield Center for unwed mothers near Forest Park, Portland Japanese Garden bought the 3.65-acre campus just two years ago. ( read original story ...)
Japan to provide $600 million for housing subsidies to Ukrainians and IDP assistance
The World Bank has approved additional funding of $664 million for the "Investing in Social Protection for Inclusion, Resilience, and Efficiency" (INSPIRE) project. The Japanese government is funding ...
How the bullet train transformed Japan
Sixty years after the world's first high-speed train launched, rail enthusiast Paul Carter rides the bullet train along what's been dubbed the "New Golden Route". ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to offer crypto tax exemption for hedge funds and family offices
Hong Kong plans to waive tax on investment gains from cryptocurrencies and other alternative assets for hedge funds, private equity funds and certain family offices as the city strives to enhance its ...
North Korean hackers have stolen billions in crypto by posing as VCs, recruiters and IT workers
A venture capitalist, a recruiter from a big company, and a newly hired remote IT worker might not seem to have much in common, but all have been caught as imposters secretly working for the North ...
Crypto leaders press Trump to create federal bitcoin reserve
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed support for the bitcoin idea, which some economists see as inflationary and costly, depending on its implementation.
Outrage over Japan’s decision to prosecute teen whose ‘suicide bid’ killed another woman
Japan is the only G7 country where suicide is the leading cause of death for teenagers and records more suicides by minors on 1 September than on any other day in the calendar year. At least 513 ... ( read original story ...)
Victims of fire at lawmaker’s Tokyo home found near kitchen, investigators say
A fire at the Tokyo condominium of a Japanese lawmaker has killed two people. The victims are believed to be family members of the politician. Investigative sources say they were found lying near the ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy defeats are what Japan need – boss Jones
Coach Eddie Jones says a series of heavy defeats on their northern hemisphere tour were what his Japan team required. England, France and New Zealand all beat the Brave Blossoms by 40 points or more ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Strong Earthquake Strikes Off Western Ishikawa 2
Nakanoto, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan Video Recording Date/Time: November 26, 2024 at 22:47h An earthquake struck the Noto region in Ishikawa Prefecture on Tuesday evening, November 26. The epicenter ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama woman accused in fatal stabbing of boyfriend ‘did not intend to kill’
KANAGAWA (TR) – Kanagawa Prefectural Police have arrested a 65-year-old woman over the alleged fatal stabbing of a man believed to be her boyfriend at her home in Yokohama City on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas to boost capital efficiency with asset sales, president says
Tokyo Gas aims to enhance capital efficiency by selling underperforming assets, including real estate, its president said on Thursday, following a filing disclosure of a 5% stake investment by U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends higher as investors step in after two-day slump
TOKYO - Japan's Nikkei share average reversed course to end higher on Thursday after two straight sessions of losses made stocks relatively cheaper. The Nikkei gained 0.56% higher to close at ...
Asian stocks subdued, dollar drifts ahead of US Thanksgiving
Asian shares were subdued on Thursday and the dollar was on the defensive after U.S. data showed progress in slowing inflation had stalled even as the economy remained resilient, raising doubt over ...
Real-life ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ ordered to pay ¥1 billion in damages
The Tokyo District Court ruled that the defendants knew they were engaging in a fraudulent scheme in their dealings with Sekisui House. ( read original story ...)