Japan's government will consider cutting its economic growth estimate for the current fiscal year ending in March 2026 due to the expected hit to global demand from U.S. tariffs, three government ...
Japan’s Corporate Service Inflation Hits 3.3% in May
TOKYO (Reuters) -A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation hit 3.3% in May, data showed on Wednesday, keeping alive expectations of further interest rate hikes by the central bank.
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo to Hold Japanese Cultural Experience Workshops Starting in July
Keio Plaza Hotel Co., Ltd. will hold regular cultural experience workshops "Journey into Japan: A Workshop of Cultural Discovery," at the hotel starting in July 2025. Taught by Japanese artists at the ...
DuPont Showcases Interconnect Innovations for AI, Next-Gen Electronics at JPCA Show 2025
DuPont de Nemours Inc. (NYSE:DD) is one of the most active stocks to buy according to analysts. At the start of June, DuPont showcased its cutting-edge interconnect innovations for AI and next-gen ...
Over 200 earthquakes have shaken Tokara islands since Saturday
As of 2 p.m. on Monday, more than 200 earthquakes registering shindo 1 or higher on the Japanese seismic intensity scale had been observed. ( read original story ...)
Father, son accused of impersonating MLB star Shohei Ohtani to defraud elderly Tokyo woman
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrested two men on June 24 on suspicion of fraud after they allegedly posed as Los Angeles Dodgers ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘sushi terrorism’ rolls on with condom prank at Tokyo eatery
The teenager’s practical joke forced a full disinfection of the restaurant. So‑called sushi terrorism first emerged as a trend in early 2023. ( read original story ...)
US Marine sentenced to 7 years over sexual assault in Japan
A US Marine has been sentenced to seven years in prison, after he was convicted of strangling and sexually assaulting a woman in Okinawa last May, a Japanese district court told CNN. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Today: Nano Labs Targets BNB, Japan Reclassifies Crypto, LINK Rallies
Nano Labs plans to buy up to $1B in BNB, aiming to hold 10% of its circulating supply.Japan proposes 20% crypto tax and ETF access by reclassifying digital asse ...
Japan’s inflation has been above target for over 3 years, but where is the BOJ?
It has stayed put despite headline and core inflation running above its target of 2% since April 2022, and despite headline inflation's two-year high of 4% in January. So-called " ...
Nagoya and Yokohama teachers suspected of taking illicit photos of students and sharing online
Aichi police have arrested two teachers in Nagoya and Yokohama cities for allegedly taking pictures of female students and sharing the images in a social networking group ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks slightly lower in morning on stronger yen
Tokyo stocks were slightly lower Wednesday morning, weighed down by some exporter shares on a stronger yen in directionless trading. ( read original story ...)
Daiwa plans $690 million real estate fund as Japan market booms
Daiwa will target Japanese rental housing and hotels, assets that tend to be better insulated from inflation compared with other sectors, at a time when consumer prices are rising. ( read original story ...)
Center Mobile Withdraws IPO – MarketWatch
Center Mobile Withdraws IPO. Published: May 2, 2025 at 5:21 p.m. ET. Share. ... The Osaka, Japan, virtual network operator had filed in January to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol CTMB.
TryHard Holdings Seeks $7 Million IPO On High Valuation And Thin Capitalization – Seeking Alpha
TryHard’s Revenue Is Dropping And The IPO Is Expensive. TryHard Holdings Limited has filed to raise $6.9 million in an IPO of its ordinary shares, according to SEC F-1 registration information ...
Osaka eSIM launches new data add-ons for long-term foreign visitors to enhance connectivity while staying in Osaka
The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau and KDDI Corporation have announced the addition of new options for "Osaka eSIM" starting June 25, 2025, and will launch new data add-ons for long-term visitors, ...