Japan is seeking talks between tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent when the U.S. official visits Japan for the World Expo next week, Yomiuri newspaper reported ... ( read original story ...)
Philippine Airlines brings back its Manila-Sapporo seasonal flights
It's time to pack your bags and prepare for your next adventure! Philippine Airlines has announced the return of its seasonal flights between Manila and Sapporo, Japan. In a statement on its website, ... ( read original story ...)
Downpours forecast for Tokyo and surrounding areas from Thursday afternoon
Japan's weather officials are warning of possible torrential downpours from late afternoon throughout the night on Thursday in the Kanto Koshin region which includes Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Which Ichiran Branch Is the Best? I Visited All 13 in Tokyo and Found Big Differences
Welcome to Food in Japan! 🍣 Thanks for stopping by! 🙏 If you love Japanese food, you're in the right place. Join me as I explore the best dishes, street foods, and hidden gems all around Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan unlikely to face US pressure to strengthen yen, ex-top FX diplomat says
Japan is unlikely to face pressure from the United States to intentionally strengthen the yen despite President Donald Trump's criticism of its large trade surplus with the U.S., former top currency ... ( read original story ...)
Senators Seek ‘Light Touch’ for Crypto Market as Democrats Balk
A key US Senate panel took up the debate over proposed regulation of digital assets, with Republicans calling for a soft approach and Democrats warning about potential loopholes and conflicts of ...
How to Set Up a Bank Account in Japan
Learn how to open a bank account in Japan, what documents you need and how to avoid common issues with names, PINs and phone numbers.
‘Demolish the Ministry of Finance!’ protest erupts in Tokyo, angry attendees say ‘we are not your ATM’ – MSN
Angry residents of Japan fed up with the country’s monetary recklessness gathered outside the Ministry of Finance in Tokyo on Friday evening. Shouting “dismantle the finance ministry ...
Uighur Chef Makes Superb Japanese Halal Ramen Bowl at Sankyu Halal Japanese Food in Asakusa, Tokyo
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Japan June wholesale prices rise 2.9% y/y
Japan's annual wholesale inflation slowed in June for the third straight month, data showed on Thursday, backing up the central bank's view that price pressures from rising raw material costs will gradually dissipate. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Undersea Earthquake Detection System Will Improve Tsunami Prediction
If the ocean floor had a nervous system, it might look something like this: thousands of miles of fiber-optic cables connected to sensors set atop the fault lines where Japan’s earthquakes begin. Completed in June, ( read original story ...)
Mazda opens R&D center in Tokyo
The Japanese carmaker Mazda says its new R&D office will help strengthen the development of software for 'intelligent vehicles'. The company is also planning ... ( read original story ...)
Rejected by Shark Tank, Rent A Grandma finds success in Japan
Entrepreneur Todd Pliss appeared on Shark Tank in 2012, pitching an unusual business idea: Rent A Grandma. His pitch? Grandmothers make better caregivers, are more attentive, less glued to their ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo railway service disrupted after train hits man, 6 injured
A man was hit by a train at a station near Tokyo's Haneda airport on Wednesday night, leaving him, the driver and four passengers inj ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Firm Pays CEO Entire Salary in Bitcoin to Align with Crypto Strategy
Takashi Tashiro, the CEO of Remixpoint, got his complete pay in Bitcoin, which is a first for a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company calculates Tashiro’s salary in Japanese yen, ...
Head of S.E.C.’s Crypto Task Force Says ‘Tokenized’ Stocks Are Securities
Hester M. Peirce said in a statement Wednesday that digital versions of stocks are still subject to federal securities laws.