Japan’s ruling coalition has lost its parliamentary majority in a significant defeat at Sunday’s national election, raising uncertainty about the next government’s makeup and the outlook for the world ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s infection count tops 9,000 for first time; 3,177 in Tokyo
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Japan on July 28 surpassed 9,000 for the first time, with Tokyo adding a record high 3,177 infections to the total, government officials said. ( read original story ...)
Six injured after horse bolts into crowd at Japan’s Soma Nomaoi festival
Six people were injured after a horse bolted into a crowd during the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, on Sunday (May 24). The incident occurred during a ... ( read original story ...)
Why XRP ETF launch in Japan could lead to massive institutional capital inflow
The potential approval of spot XRP ETF products in Japan could lead to major institutional investment flows due to the country’s global economic standing. XRPL-based media platform RippleXity argued ...
‘TrapDoor’ malware targets crypto dev tools in supply chain attack
Developer platform Socket says a malware called TrapDoor is targeting crypto and AI developers across npm, PyPI and Crates, aiming to steal crypto wallet info and browser data.
DeXe, Humanity, Venice Token lead crypto market gains as liquidations plunge
The crypto market wavered on Monday morning as investors embraced a risk-on sentiment amid hopes of a deal between the US and Iran. Bitcoin (BTC) price was held below $77,000, while the market ...
SoftBank hits a fresh record as Tokyo bets the OpenAI IPO is finally coming
The Nikkei broke 65,000 for the first time on Monday, and SoftBank, the listed proxy for both OpenAI and Arm, did much of the lifting. SoftBank Group shares hit a record high in Tokyo on Monday, ...
Tsunami warning in Japan after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan
Tsunami warning in Japan and the Philippines after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, prompting officials to issue evacuation orders in vulnerable areas. Maite joined the AS USA in 2021, bringing ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s 10nm gold-coated optical fiber gathers 100,000 bacteria in 60 seconds via laser
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a light-driven detection technique that concentrates thousands ... ( read original story ...)
Around 20 injured after spraying incident in Tokyo mall: Officials
The smell was reported near GINZA SIX, a commercial complex in Ginza, around 12pm local time. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
About 20 people injured after man sprays unknown substance near ATM in Tokyo mall
Roads around shopping district of Ginza were blocked off and people were taken away in stretchers ... ( read original story ...)
Suspected spray attack in Tokyo shopping complex leaves more than 20 ill
Tokyo police say 25 people are feeling unwell after a pungent odor was reported at a shopping complex in the Ginza district. ( read original story ...)
Panic at Tokyo’s Ginza Mall after a man sprays substance leaving at least 20 injured
Around 20 people were injured after a suspected chemical scare triggered panic at a luxury shopping complex in Tokyo’s Ginza district on Monday, according to officials. Authorities said, a man ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Over 20 people sickened in suspected spray attack at Ginza Six in Tokyo 2
A suspicious spray incident occurred at GINZA SIX shopping complex in Ginza, central Tokyo, around noon on Monday, May 25, leaving more than 20 people complaining of throat pain and irritation. A man ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo life blues and visa concerns for foreigners: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between May 16 and 24. The first story was ... ( read original story ...)
1 taken to hospital after possible spraying incident at Tokyo’s Ginza area
At least one person was taken to the hospital, and around 20 people reported feeling ill on Monday after a man allegedly sprayed a su ... ( read original story ...)