The Bank of Japan should focus on working with the government to boost domestic demand and revitalise the economy, Souhei Kamiya, head of the small opposition party Sanseito, said on Thursday, criticising the central bank's quantitative tightening plan. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Telegram blockchain startup TOP raises $28.5 million as messaging platform expands crypto footprint
Crypto has a new unicorn. The Open Platform, one of the main app developers on the blockchain chosen by the messaging app Telegram, announced Thursday that it had raised a $28.5 million Series A at a ...
Japanese AI Unicorn Notta Raises $6.3M to Storm America with Enterprise-Grade Voice Recording Hardware
This enterprise adoption rate positions Notta uniquely among AI voice technology companies seeking to challenge established US players.
IHG to open Garner hotel in Kyototy
The renovation is set to offer a new interior design and will see the addition of Garner brand hallmarks. IHG Hotels & Resorts Japan and Micronesia managing director and IHG ANA H ...
Japanese islands shaken by earthquake after more than 1,000 tremors
An island chain in southwest Japan was shaken by an earthquake on Thursday after over 1,000 tremors throughout two weeks. ( read original story ...)
The remote earthquakes islands where no one has slept for weeks…as they’ve been hit by 900 terrifying tremors & counting
A REMOTE island chain has been rocked by more than 900 terrifying earthquakes in two weeks – forcing its residents to stay up all night. Tokara island chain in the south of Japan – a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Island has experienced 900 earthquakes in two weeks — Report
More than 900 earthquakes have struck Japan’s remote Tokara islands in just two weeks, keeping residents on edge and prompting fears of a larger disaster, officials have confirmed. ( read original story ...)
Over 900 earthquakes in 2 weeks: Island in Japan now gearing for ‘megaquake’
Residents of Tokara village in Japan have reported severe disruption to their daily lives due to the repeated earthquakes. ( read original story ...)
‘Japan’s Baba Vanga’s’ terrifying prediction comes true after ‘disaster’ warning
Ryo Tatsuki, who has earned a reputation as 'Japan's Baba Vanga', has apparently seen one of her most chilling predictions come true today, while tourists have been left too spooked to book flights ... ( read original story ...)
Blood viral load predicts severity of mpox symptoms
In August 2024, the World Health Organization declared a second "Public Health Emergency of International Concern" for mpox. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka makes very candid admission at Wimbledon – ‘Fear crept along’
Naomi Osaka has admitted to being 'paralysed by fear' at times in a candid assessment of her struggles on grass courts. The four-time Grand Slam champion has excelled on hard courts in the past, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s ‘Baby Hatch’: Lifeline for Newborns and Their Mothers
San-ikukai Hospital in Tokyo, started a "baby hatch" to anonymously accept newborns whose parents cannot raise them, and a confidential birth service where babies can be delivered without their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ready to conquer conditions against Wales
Japan coach Eddie Jones says the side who adapt best to gruelling conditions in Kitakyushu will win the first Test against Wales on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
Societe Generale launches Japan bank basket amid sector outperformance
Japanese bank stocks have outperformed the broader stock market, helped by a new price regime, improving profitability and elevated shareholder returns, said Societe Generale, adding it maintains its ...
Preview: Yokohama FC vs Yokohama F Marinos – prediction, team news, lineups
As for their local rivals Yokohama F Marinos, they find themselves with just 15 points and rooted to the bottom of the standings heading into the business end of the season, having secured a ... ( read original story ...)
Tourists to Japan spooked after comic book predicts doomsday
There have been more than 900 earthquakes, most of them small tremors, on islands off the southern tip of Kyushu in recent days. ( read original story ...)