Japan's factory activity fell at the fastest pace in a year in March, dragged by declines in production and new orders in a worrying sign for the economy, a private-sector survey showed on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s govt. to promote Japanese anime, manga at Osaka Expo 2025
Japan's government will promote the charms of Japanese anime and manga at the World Expo in Osaka, which opens next month. ( read original story ...)
Think Twice Before Quitting Oral Anticoagulants After Afib Ablation?
For people with atrial fibrillation (Afib or AF), stopping oral anticoagulation (OAC) after a "successful" catheter ablation left them exposed to increased risk, according to a Japanese hospital's ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing, Tokyo agree to boost economic, trade ties
Beijing and Tokyo secured 20 key points of consensus on Saturday, making a significant breakthrough in bilateral relations, which analysts said will further strengthen their commitment to cultivating ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo has a new tourist-oriented vending machine shop from Don Quijote
Japanese retailer Don Quijote is making a new play for international visitors, opening its first store set up only with vending machines offering items from instant ramen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Aeon to expand cinema business into Vietnam
TOKYO -- Aeon Entertainment, a movie theater operator in Japan, is expanding into Vietnam with plans to open its first cinema in the country this year and invest 20 billion yen to 30 billion yen ($134 ...
SUMO/ Onosato wins first Emperor’s Cup as ozeki in playoff in Osaka
OSAKA—Ozeki Onosato captured the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in a playoff on March 23 at Edion Arena Osaka and improved his chances of promotion to yokozuna. ( read original story ...)
What Crypto Investors Should Know About The Recent OCC Pivot On Crypto Banking
The OCC is redefining and expanding crypto banking options © 2024 Bloomberg Finance LP. The intersection of the tokenized asset space and the TradFi sector has continued to accel ...
Best Crypto to Buy: 5 Tokens to Invest $700 in and Realize Every Investor’s Dream When It Hits $500,000 in 2026
The savvy investors are gearing up for this decade's most significant wealth creation opportunity, the forthcoming crypto bull run. For a mere $700, you stand a ...
“Don’t Want to Be Known for This”- Naomi Osaka Reflects on a Heated Miami Open Moment That Shook Her Opponent
Remember Naomi Osaka’s dramatic moment at the 2021 US Open against 18-year-old Canadian Leylah Fernandez? The post “Don’t Want to Be Known for This”- Naomi Osaka Reflects on a Heated Miami Open Moment ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing, Tokyo agree to boost economic ties
Beijing and Tokyo secured 20 key points of consensus on Saturday, making a significant breakthrough in bilateral relations, which analysts said will further strengthen their commitment to cultivating stable, constructive economic and trade ties aligned with the demands of the new era. ( read original story ...)
Start-up to forecast risk of sinkholes due to damaged pipes as infrastructure ages across Japan
A sinkhole accident in Yashio is believed to have been caused by damage to an underground sewage pipe. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Best Crypto Investments For 2025—XRP, DTX, and PEPE For Maximum Gains
Crypto investors eye Ripple, PEPE, and DTX Exchange as 2025’s biggest gainers. Explore how DTX Exchange’s 2x listing boost unlocks massive potential for early investors.
Prize-Winning Jiji Journalist Eager to Continue Arctic Coverage
Yokohama, March 23 (Jiji Press)--Ryota Dei of Jiji Press expressed his desire to continue reporting on the Arctic Circle after winning the Vaughn-Uyeda Memorial International Journalistic Prize for ... ( read original story ...)
Japan trucking sector eyes drivers from Indonesia, Vietnam amid shortage
OSAKA/TOKYO -- Logistics and transportation companies in Japan have begun recruiting foreign nationals as drivers now that their industries qualify for a special employment visa amid a severe labor ...
Tokyo court may decide whether to disband former Unification Church on Tuesday
NHK has learned that the Tokyo District Court has summoned Japan's education and culture ministry and a religious group formerly known as the Unification Church to the court on Tuesday. The court is ... ( read original story ...)