The first round of oral arguments was heard at a court in Japan's capital on July 12 for a lawsuit by the bereaved mother of a pro wrestler w・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i posts 20% drop in quarterly profit
Japan's Seven & I Holdings , the world's largest convenience store operator, reported on Thursday a fall in quarterly operating profit of 19.9%. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to ban Japan’s seafood products if Fukushima radioactive water is released in the sea
A top official in Hong Kong says the city will immediately ban the import of aquatic products from 10 prefectures in Japan if it discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea. ( read original story ...)
Ripples of Fukushima: Hong Kong will ban more Japanese products if radioactive water is released
A top official in Hong Kong says the city will immediately ban the import of aquatic products from 10 prefectures in Japan if it discharges treated radioactive wastewater into the sea ... ( read original story ...)
2 hours of security footage of Sri Lankan woman who died in detention shown at Nagoya court
Two hours of security footage of a Sri Lankan woman who died while detained at an immigration facility here was shown at the Nagoya District ... ( read original story ...)
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Naomi Osaka welcomes first baby
The four-time Grand Slam singles champion and her rapper boyfriend have welcomed a baby girl, People have confirmed. "They are doing well," a source told the outlet of Naomi and the newborn. The couple announced they were expecting their first child on ... ( read original story ...)
NATO removes proposal to establish Tokyo office from final joint communique
The proposal to establish a North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) liaison office in Tokyo, Japan, was removed from the final joint communique of the annual alliance summit, Nikkei reported. Plans ... ( read original story ...)
Former teen performers accuse an agent of sexual assault. They’re hoping it’s Japan’s Me Too moment
At least a dozen men have come forward this year to say they were sexually assaulted as teenagers by Johnny Kitagawa, a boy band impresario who was one of the most powerful people in Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to provide Ukraine with drone detection system
Leveraging its expertise in cutting-edge technology, Japan will equip Ukraine with an advanced UAV detection system, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida said at the NATO summit in Vilnius on July 12, as ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea Asks Japan for Role in Fukushima Water Monitoring
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol wants experts from his own country to help monitor Japan’s release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear disaster site. Most Read from BloombergSingapore ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei tracks Wall Street higher on boost from chip-related stocks
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday tracking Wall Street's strong overnight finish, with heavyweight chip-related stocks leading the gains. The Nikkei index was up 1.2% at 32,333.08 by 0225 ...
Father-Son Duo Masterminded Gigantic Crypto Scam: Feds
Feds say the duo lived a lavish lifestyle before their arrests—bouncing around the globe in luxury hotels and indulging in fine dining.
Crypto Crime Drops Significantly in 2023 Despite Rising Token Prices
Digital asset prices are up significantly this year. But that isn’t the only good news for those involved in the space: Crypto scammers are making less money, too. Blockchain data firm Chainalysis ...
Nikkei May Rise as Concerns Abate About Fed’s Tightening
Japanese stocks may rise as concerns abate about the Fed’s further tightening after data showed U.S. inflation cooled last month.
Anchor Steam Beer Owner Sapporo Shuts Down San Francisco Brewer
Sapporo Holdings Ltd. will liquidate Anchor Brewing Co. after failing to turn around the business, blaming a drop in sales on the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Asahi Kasei Moves Global Healthcare HQ to US
More than three-quarters of its healthcare sales are outside Japan, and further global growth, especially in the United States, is expected. ( read original story ...)