China’s Foreign Ministry said a man claiming to be an active officer of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces forcefully entered the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, prompting protest from the Chinese government. ( read original story ...)
Used condo prices in Tokyo wards rose 35% year-on-year
The average price of used condominiums in Tokyo's 23 wards surged about 35 percent year-on-year in February. Real estate research firm Tokyo Kantei surveys the prices of used family-type condos in ... ( read original story ...)
Michelin-starred Kosen team to open retro Tokyo-inspired rooftop lounge at Gasworx this fall
The club is inspired by the retro 1960s Tokyo members-only clubs and will offer craft cocktails, sushi and handrolls. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SMFG prepares for possible takeover of Jefferies, FT reports
March 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is working on plans for a possible takeover of Jefferies, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, sending shares of the U.S. investment ...
Japan’s SMFG explores possible takeover of Jefferies
Japan’s second-largest lender, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, is working on plans for a possible takeover of Jefferies, as investor concerns continue to weigh on one of Wall Street’s most aggressive ...
Giant pipe that rose from Osaka street cut down after 2 weeks
OSAKA—City workers on March 24 began cutting down a massive steel pipe that jutted up 13 meters from the ground near JR Osaka Station two weeks earlier, disrupting traffic in the central area. ( read original story ...)
China complains to Japan about Tokyo embassy break-in
BEIJING, March 24 (Reuters) - China has lodged solemn representations with the Japanese after what it described as a "forceful break-in" at its embassy in Tokyo, the Chinese foreign ministry said on ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese ‘soldier’ forces way into Chinese embassy in Tokyo
Person threatened to kill Chinese diplomatic personnel in the name of a so-called 'deity', Chinese foreign ministry says A Japanese person who claimed to be an active officer of Japan's Self-Defence ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Prices Today: Bitcoin Hits $70,340 as Ethereum Jumps 3.87% Amid US-Iran War Pause
Overview Bitcoin has rebounded strongly to $70,340, rising over 3% in 24 hours as short liquidations worth $369 million triggered a rapid price recovery.Ethereu ...
OpenAI’s Pivot To Enterprise Is Likely A Race Against Anthropic, And The IPO Clock
On March 16, Fidji Simo, OpenAI's chief of applications, held an all-hands meeting with employees to preview a significant strategic shift. The Wall Street Journal, which reviewed a transcript of the ...
Here’s why the Nikkei 225 index is at risk of falling to ¥50,000
The Nikkei 225 Index remained under pressure in a technical correction as traders observed the ongoing developments in the Middle East. It also retreated after the latest Japanese consumer inflation ...
Nikkei Jumps 2% After Trump Delays Iran Strikes
Berkshire's investment is likely to boost interest in other Japanese shares, just as its earlier stakes did for trading houses.
Morning brief: Gold rout, Japan inflation cools, India momentum fades
Gold drops deeper into bear market as yields rise, dollar strengthens. Japan inflation cools, boosting equities as Nikkei jumps over 2%. India PMI slows as oil shock and weak demand hit growth ...
Tokyo stocks rebound as Trump postpones strikes on Iran
Tokyo's benchmark stock index rebounded at the start of Tuesday trading. The gains follow a social media post by President Donald Trump. It says the US is in talks with Iran and had postponed attacks ... ( read original story ...)
4 Key Takeaways From Tokyo Fashion Week FW26
Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo is in a transition phase. Here are the key takeaways from its Fall/Winter 2026 season. ( read original story ...)
Japan to tighten export controls on domestically bred plant varieties
Japan's agriculture ministry has decided to tighten restrictions on exports of seeds and saplings of domestically bred fruit and other plants. ( read original story ...)