MIMARU Osaka Namba Station Annex opens October, half of the 68 apartments accommodate up to six guests, every apartment includes an in-room washer-dryer, and a 1,076-square-foot suite with private ter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pauses forex intervention as yen strengthens
Japan didn’t step into foreign-exchange markets in the past month, as repeated verbal warnings and historic intervention during the summer helped the yen regain some strength. ( read original story ...)
Japan says it’s time for ‘taboo-free’ discussions about acquiring nuclear weapons
Japan’s defence minister renewed calls for opening a debate on acquiring nuclear weapons, saying Tokyo could not afford to rule out security options as tensions with China, Russia and North Korea ... ( read original story ...)
Binance Pay Opens USDT Spending at PayPay Merchants Across Japan
Binance Pay is live at PayPay merchants in Japan from Sept 30, letting 48M overseas users spend crypto at checkout while merchants settle in yen.
Binance Pay Goes Live at PayPay Merchants in Japan
Binance Pay has launched at PayPay-supported merchants across Japan, allowing eligible overseas visitors to spend cryptocurrency while merchants continue receiving payments in Japanese yen. Starting ...
Binance Pay Enables Tether Use at Millions of Japanese Merchants via HIVEX
International tourists in Japan can now pay with Tether. Starting Wednesday, Binance Pay users traveling abroad can spend USDT at the vast majority of ...
Japan PM to vow nimble response to unexpected market moves, Nikkei reports
TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will pledge a nimble response to any unexpected developments in the economy and financial markets in a policy speech next week, the ...
Japan agrees to yen loan to expand airport in Mongolia
Aiming to strengthen ties with Mongolia, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi agreed to a yen loan worth about 158 billion yen ($1 billion) to pay for expansion of Chinggis Khaan International Airport. ( read original story ...)
The appeal of private lodging lies in utilizing old detached houses | Visiting properties in Osaka
I visited a property in Osaka City run by someone who operates a private lodging.The place I was shown was an old detached house. The stairs were steep, and the building was not new. However, the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Takaichi to Vow Nimble Response to Unexpected Market Moves, Nikkei Says
TOKYO, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will pledge a nimble response to any unexpected developments in the economy and financial markets in a policy speech next ...
Global market: Japan’s Nikkei rises as AI stocks track US chip gains
Japan’s Nikkei rose 1.3% on Wednesday, led by AI and semiconductor stocks, while banking and shipping shares also advanced. SoftBank, Tokyo Electron and Advantest gained, though overall market breadth ...
Japan’s Nikkei jumps 1.3% as AI and semiconductor stocks rally
Japan's Nikkei rose 1.3% on Wednesday, driven by AI and semiconductor stocks, following gains in U.S. semiconductor shares despite weak overall market breadth.
Nagoya mayor says sorry for Asian Games ‘inconveniences’
Nagoya's mayor apologised to athletes on Wednesday for "inconveniences" at the Asian Games in the Japanese city following a string of complaints. "We must offer our apologies to the athletes and ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor apologises to Asian Games athletes over accommodation, transport problems
Nagoya's mayor expressed apologies for the problems faced by athletes at the Asian Games. Complaints included shortages of accommodation and delays in transportation services. These issues resulted in ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Yokohama mayor to attempt election comeback after power harassment resignation
YOKOHAMA -- Former Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka formally announced his candidacy on Sept. 29 for the Oct. 18 rerun mayoral election, with campaign･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo succumbs to ‘rain fatigue’ after a record 35 consecutive days of showers
The record rainfall has been blamed on a combination of climate change and El Niño, which has created a prolonged high pressure front in the Pacific ... ( read original story ...)