Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday on bargain-hunting following their sharp losses the previous day, further boosted by news that the ... ( read original story ...)
Syphilis spreading at record pace in Japan, with Tokyo seeing 20% more cases than in 2022
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease, is spreading at a record pace in Japan, with the capital seeing approximately 20% more cases this y ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ward to offer benefits to same-sex partners of fallen disaster responders
Bereavement benefits will soon be offered for same-sex partners of those who pass away during emergency response activities, Tokyo's Setagaya･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Car fleeing police chase rams into elementary school fence in Osaka Pref.
A car driven by a man fleeing a police chase plowed into an elementary school fence in this west Japan city on the early afternoon ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Rues Bitcoin’s Decoupling From AI-Fueled Tech Stock Gains
Renowned financier, Co-Founder of The Carlyle Group, and philanthropist David Rubenstein provides unparalleled access to the world's most successful investors. In one-on-one interviews, Rubenstein ...
A crypto millionaire tried to run a bluff against a poker legend in a record-smashing $3.1 million hand
His opponent Wesley Fei attempted to run an ongoing bluff, but Dwan called him down and took the winnings. Crypto whizkid Wesley Fei showed great heart during Tuesday's high-stakes poker session at ...
‘Crypto Twitter’ heats up ahead of the 2024 election
Crypto Twitter has gained a lot of players as the Elon Musk-owned platform became a place where people can discuss it openly. Many think it will play a role in the 2024 election.
Japan’s solid capex growth points to upward revision to Q1 GDP
Japanese companies raised spending on plant and equipment in January-March at the fastest rate since 2015, with a stronger-than-expected showing by manufacturers signalling a possible upward revision to first-quarter economic growth. ( read original story ...)
Orange-based Small Acres Cyder outclasses global rivals at Tokyo’s Japan Cider Cup with its $29 ‘Sparkling Perry’ made from fermented pears
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JERA says on track to meet 2025 renewable energy goal
Japan's biggest power generator JERA is on track to meet its 2025 target of holding five gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy assets after its recent acquisitions of two energy companies, Chairman Yukio ... ( read original story ...)
Column-AI craze leaves crypto for dust: McGeever
Bitcoin is undeniably having a great year, but is losing momentum just when it might have been expected to go up a gear.
Japan’s Jan.-March capital spending up 11.0% on year
Capital spending by Japanese companies in January-March rose 11.0 percent from a year earlier, the Finance Ministry said Thursday.
Pinsia’s Advanced Electric Hair Removal Salon Opens In Kansai, Osaka
Pinsia's Advanced Electric Hair Removal Salon Opens in Kansai, Osaka Osaka, Japan--(Newsfile Corp. - May 31, 2023) - pinsia , a specialized hairc ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on U.S. debt deal progress
Tokyo stocks opened higher Thursday, with investor sentiment lifted by news that the U.S. House of Representatives was closing in on approving a deal to raise the country's debt limit. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese director’s China films debut in Tokyo
Japanese director Ryo Takeuchi and actress Ruriko Kojima at the premiere of his documentary film The Yangtze River in Tokyo on May 19. YANG GUANG/XINHUA TOKYO — A film event dedicated to screening a series of China-themed documentaries shot by Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity expands first time in 7 months – PMI
TOKYO - Japan's factory activity expanded in May for the first time in seven months thanks to increases in output and new orders and buoyed by a positive outlook for the year ahead, a private sector survey showed on Thursday. ( read original story ...)