Shinjo’s novels are grounded in reality, with Tokyo Swindlers inspired by a real-life scam. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
The Final Blows
In March 1945, U.S. Army Air Forces intensified their strategic bombing campaign over Japan. Instead of flying high-altitude daylight runs against industrial targets, they began low-flying nighttime ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finance Minister Issues Fresh Warning After Yen’s Tumble
Japan’s finance minister issued a fresh warning to the currency market in the wake of Donald Trump’s election victory, which sent the dollar sharply higher against the yen.
Sapporo to Host ALGS Year 4 Championship with Exclusive Merchandise and New E-District Map
Fans of competitive gaming can now purchase tickets for the Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 4 Championship, scheduled to take place from January 29 to February 2 at the Daiwa House PREMIST DOME ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber achieves ‘Prime’ status in ESG ratings
The ESG corporate ratings by ISS ESG evaluate companies' environmental, social, and governance initiatives from the perspective of double materiality. ( read original story ...)
Japan Working on “Conveyor Belt Road” Between Tokyo and Osaka
It isn't enough that Japan already has its iconic bullet train that's the envy of the world. No: it must now construct an entire "conveyor belt road" to embarrass us all. Also referred to as an ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan shares slump after it announces 9,000 job cuts and a plan to slash production
Nissan Motor shares slumped 6% in Tokyo trade Friday, a day after the Japanese automaker said it would cut 9,000 jobs and a fifth of its manufacturing capacity as it struggles with sales in China and ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s return could herald a ‘crypto golden age’ says CEO of stablecoin firm Paxos
The Trump campaign "had a real crypto theme," Charles Cascarilla said at the Singapore Fintech Festival on Friday.
Crypto’s $135 Million Campaign Is Undefeated in 48 Races So Far
The cryptocurrency industry spent about $135 million in the 2024 election cycle to back more than 50 candidates, including Democrats and Republicans, incumbents and challengers, shoo-ins and longshots ...
How the election is reshaping crypto and Bitcoin policy in the US
After a decisive victory, Republicans are taking over U.S. crypto policy. Perianne Boring reveals how that's shaping up in Washington D.C.
3 Things Every Crypto Investor Should Know About Dogecoin
Seemingly out of nowhere, Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) has been on an extraordinary run in 2024. It's now up 120% for the year and currently ranks as the eighth-largest cryptocurrency, with a nearly $30 ...
Meme Coin Mania Erupts After Trump Win – Are We Entering a New Crypto Bull Market?
Donald Trump's US election win earlier this week has green-lit risk-on sentiment for investors across the crypto market. With over a decade of crypto coverage, Cryptonews delivers authoritative ...
Japan: Japanese activists staged a demonstration outside the German embassy in Tokyo, condemning Germany’s support for genocide in Gaza
Japan - 08, 2024 Japanese activists staged a demonstration outside the German embassy in Tokyo, condemning Germany's support for genocide in Gaza. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Japan fishing boat captain exposed to 1954 US nuke test dies
Kyukichi Tsutsui, a former captain of a Japanese tuna fishing boat exposed to nuclear fallout from a 1954 U.S. hydrogen bomb test in ... ( read original story ...)
Expo 2025 Osaka with F.Agr.I. for food and wine excellence
(ANSA) - ROME, NOV 8 - The General Commissariat for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka and F.AGR.I. - Filiera Agricola Italiana have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote food and wine excellence and ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s Tsutenkaku Tower Operator Mulling Ties with Nankai
Osaka, Nov. 8 (Jiji Press)--The operator of Tsutenkaku Tower, a major tourist attraction in the western Japan city of Osaka, is considering forming a capital and business tie-up with Nankai Electric ... ( read original story ...)