Japanese chip-equipment maker Kokusai Electric Corp.’s initial public offering was priced at the top of an offered range, with shareholder KKR & Co. set to raise ¥108 billion ($723 million) in the ...
“Sushi terrorist” found guilty in Nagoya District Court
Earlier this year the public was appalled at the behavior of a customer at a Kurazushi revolving sushi restaurant in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. The offender was recorded drinking straight from the ... ( read original story ...)
Borgo steps down as Yokohama Europe CEO amidst wider leadership reshuffle
Gregorio Borgo has stepped down as chief executive officer (CEO) of Yokohama Europe GmbH. Effective 15, Giovanni Angelo Ponzoni has been appointed as the new CEO. However, Borgo, who was both president and CEO of Yokohama Europe GmbH until the announcement, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Seminar Sheds Light on Egg Freezing and the Role of Kinesiology Tape in Women’s Reproductive Health
In the bustling heart of Tokyo, a seminar on egg freezing for future pregnancy recently unfolded. The event magnetized many women in their early to mid-thirties, reflecting a growing trend amongst ... ( read original story ...)
Unification Church slams Japan’s dissolution request as a threat to religious freedom
The Japanese branch of the Unification Church has criticized the Japanese government’s request for a court order to dissolve the group, saying it's a serious threat to religious freedom and human rights of its followers. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake jolts Japan’s Miyako island, no tsunami warning issued
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.0 hit Miyako island, southwestern Japan, but no tsunami warning was issued, public broadcaster NHK reported on Monday. There were no immediate reports ... ( read original story ...)
Miyakojima Shaken: Moderate-Intensity Earthquake Strikes Japanese Island
The quiet life of the Miyakojima region was abruptly shaken on the 16th, as a seismic event registering a moderate intensity of 4 on the Richter scale took hold. The clock was just approaching 7:42 pm ... ( read original story ...)
Buying a Ferrari With Crypto Is Now Possible
It's now possible to purchase a Ferrari luxury sports car in the US without spending any cash. As Reuters reports, Ferrari announced it now accepts cryptocurrency as a form of payment in the US and ...
Hong Kong Crypto Exchange OSL Weighs Sale at HK$1 Billion Valuation
Hong Kong’s BC Technology Group Ltd. is exploring the sale of its crypto platform OSL, one of only two exchanges licensed under digital-asset rules the city introduced in June, people familiar with ...
Leak Reveals A Wall Street Crypto ‘Revolution’ That Could Crush The U.S. Dollar Has Suddenly Begun
The bitcoin price has struggled this year amid a growing U.S. "war" on crypto, though a looming $17.7 trillion earthquake could be about to hit the bitcoin, ethereum, XRP and crypto market. Now, as ...
Bitcoin Jumps. There Is Potential News About a Crypto ETF Approval.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surged Monday on the rising possibility that the Securities and Exchange Commission soon will approve the first spot Bitcoin ETF.
‘Mind-Bogglingly Massive’—Crypto Suddenly Braced For A Fed Shock That Could Actually Pump The Price Of Bitcoin Ethereum, BNB And XRP – Forbes
Bitcoin, ethereum and other major cryptocurrencies BNB BNB and XRP XRP have defied expectations with their 2023 price rally—though one small cryptocurrency ...
Sapporo Holdings eyes strategic review amid shareholder pressure
Sapporo Holdings is eyeing strategic review via a committee tasked with “enhancing corporate value” following pressure from shareholders. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen still perceived as safe-haven asset – MOF’s Kanda
Japan's top financial diplomat said on Monday the yen was still perceived as a safe haven asset like the Swiss franc and U.S. dollar despite its recent weakness, and was benefiting from safe-haven ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines put on an extra flight for a group of sumo wrestlers whose weight made the planes too heavy to fly
A large group of sumo wrestlers were traveling to a sports festival. Japan Airlines added an extra flight over concerns about their combined weight. ( read original story ...)
Jordan Thompson upsets Alexander Zverev in first round of Japan Open. Vera Zvonareva wins in Jiangxi
Jordan Thompson upset ninth-ranked Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-4 in the opening round of the Japan Open on Monday for his second win over a top-10 opponent this season. ( read original story ...)