Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu has been promoted to the second highest rank of Ozeki. The Japan Sumo Association made the decision at an extraordinary meeting of its board of directors on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population falls while foreign residents rise to record -govt
The population of Japanese citizens decreased at the fastest pace ever while the number of foreign residents rose to a record at nearly 3 million people, government data showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong tightens inspection of vegetable imports from Japan – Jiji
Hong Kong has strengthened inspection of vegetable imports from Japan, expanding the scope of tighter controls beyond seafood after Tokyo confirmed plans to release treated radioactive water from Fukushima, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s business services inflation slows in June
Japan's business-to-business service inflation slowed in June, data showed on Wednesday, suggesting that companies remained slow in passing on rising labour costs despite a tight job market. The ... ( read original story ...)
UK watchdog to examine Worldcoin, and new report calls out lack of U.S. crypto laws: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
Japanese chemicals company sees potential niche in EUV chip making materials
Osaka Organic Chemical Industry, a Japanese manufacturer of high-end chemicals used in chip production, is betting on the materials market for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography, a method for ...
US, Australia, Japan, Germany show force during military exercise amid China fears
Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on the joint military drills in Shoalwater Bay, Australia to send a message to China. ( read original story ...)
IMF sees Japan’s economy growing 1.4% in 2023, warns of inflationary pressures
Japan's economy is expected to expand 1.4% this year, faster than a 1.0% rise in 2022, as removal of pandemic curbs boost consumption, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney Resort Is Getting A Major Genie+ Alternative, And I Wish We Had It At Disneyland And Disney World
Tokyo Disney Resort's 40th Anniversary Priority Pass is so much better than Genie+. The Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Priority Pass cover 14 total attractions between Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
I rarely visit 7-Eleven in the US, but on a trip to Japan, it became one of my favorite spots
Thanks to fresh sushi and cheap snacks, Insider's reporter quickly understood why 7-Eleven is so popular in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo bread wholesaler Tobu Pan Chokubaisho’s yummy bread makes Mr. Sato want to live next door
In particular, an uncommon find from his childhood will never go stale in his mind. ( read original story ...)
What Happened to Japan?
Adjusted for demography, Japan has achieved significant growth: It has seen a 45 percent rise in real income per relevant capita. The United States has done even better, but this hardly fits the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s crypto vision: Transforming the internet
Journey with me as we get into the profound aspirations of the Land of the Rising Sun—Japan—as it decisively marches toward a digital revolution that stands to redefine the core fabric of the internet ...
Japan’s Prime Minister reiterates commitment to Web3 development amidst anticipation of Binance’s upcoming launch
Japan’s Prime Minister has signaled a significant step toward adopting blockchain and decentralized technologies by reiterating the country’s commitment to Web3. Additionally, Binance, one of the ...
Sam Altman’s creepy Worldcoin crypto project has people lining up despite privacy concerns
Applicants lined up to have their irises scanned by the device, before waiting for the 25 free Worldcoin tokens the company says verified users can claim.
Japan PM Fumio Kishida Calls Web3 ”New Capitalism,” Says It May Transform Internet
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Web3 is ``a new form of capitalism'' and added that it may transform the internet.