Japan's service sector activity expanded at its quickest pace in three months in August, underpinned by robust consumer spending as inbound tourism regained momentum, a private-sector survey showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Demand for Japan’s Faltering Bonds to Be Tested in Key Auctions
The debt offerings come as investors watch how much the Bank of Japan is willing to let benchmark yields rise after tweaking its yield curve control program in late July. Traders are looking for signs ...
“TOKYO BEAST” – A Crypto Entertainment Game By Renowned Web 3 Companies Announces Launch On Korea Blockchain Week
Chainwire TOKYO BEAST FZCO, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; General Manager: Tomoe Mizutani; (hereinafter “TOKYO BEAST FZCO”) has announced the crypto entertainment project “TOKYO BEAST, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shedding postwar shackles raises specter of repeated mistakes
This photo taken on Aug 5, 2023 shows a photocopy of a document from a Japanese army hospital that cooperated with Unit 731, a Japanese germ warfare army during World War II, in Mudanjiang City, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Faces Total Destruction in First Trailer for Godzilla Minus One
The king of the monsters returns, this time to devastated post-war Japan, in the terrifying first trailer for Godzilla Minus One. ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling parties end spat over election cooperation in Tokyo
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito agreed Monday to cooperate again in all constituencies in Tokyo for the next House of Representatives ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares Flat At Open
Tokyo stocks hovered in a narrow range on Tuesday as investors looked for fresh clues after the US market was closed for a holiday. ( read original story ...)
Osaka hotel reveals top five things guests leave behind in their rooms
Hotel B Suites in Osaka has been attracting attention in Japan recently, with a series of quick, informative TikTok videos designed to help hotel guests during their stay. Their latest video ... ( read original story ...)
When is the Tokyo Game Show: official date, where to watch, schedules and conferences
Tokyo Game Show 2023 will take place from September 21 to 24 in Chiba, Japan, and with over 700 registered exhibitors from all over the world, it’s set to be one of the biggest events of the year for the industry. Below you’ll find a timetable of every ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympic medallists back after baby breaks to win at world rowing championships
Spoors, 32, was a silver medallist in the women’s eight at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics while Francis (formerly Donoghue) also won silver there in the double sculls with Hannah Osborne. The 28-year-old Francis is a two-time double sculls world champion while ... ( read original story ...)
I’d always fantasized about living in Japan. But after nearly 3 years of living here as a Black woman, I’m ready to move back to the US.
Renee Marant is attending college in Japan, just like she dreamed of. But the realities of racism and low job prospects have made her disillusioned. ( read original story ...)
Teijin Ltd. to sell composites business subsidiary in Japan
Teijin is transferring its entire stake in GH Craft Co. Ltd. to Tokyo-based TIP composite Co. Ltd. in order to better focus key resources in North America. ( read original story ...)
Japan Nearing Comprehensive Cryptocurrency Tax Reform
The persistent concern of urging the government to continually evaluate the imposition of year-end mark-to-market taxation on“crypto assets held by third parties” has been an issue for a long time.
Guards told to address inmates as ‘mister’ to cut violence at Japanese prison
Around 100 incidents of guards kicking prisoners, slapping them around the face, seizing them by their neck or spraying them with an alcohol disinfectant were reported by the Asahi newspaper. At least ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Beast: Crypto entertainment game by renowned Web3 companies announces launch at KBW
TOKYO BEAST FZCO, headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has announced its crypto entertainment project TOKYO BEAST. Headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Hiroyuki Kawamoto, CEO; (hereinafter "gumi ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo mourns Bishop Mori who promoted dialogue with Japanese society
The late prelate served as auxiliary bishop alongside Archbishop Shirayanagi until 2000. For many years, he was the soul of Tokyo’s Catholic cultural centre. Very attentive to relationships with ... ( read original story ...)