Police in Sapporo have arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of violating the Firearms and Swords Control Law for illegally possessing 33 handguns and imitation handguns at his home. Police said the ... ( read original story ...)
Orrick Tokyo head moves to White & Case to launch disputes practice
U.S. law firm White & Case has launched its disputes practice in Tokyo with the addition of Shinsuke Yakura, the former head of Orrick’s office in the Japanese capital, as a partner. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo lacks ‘temporary stay facilities’ for a major disaster
On the afternoon of March 11, 2011, the Great East Japan Earthquake struck Tokyo with an intensity of 5 on the Japanese seismic scale of 7, causing widespread train and bus cancellations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘MicroStrategy’ Teams Up with SBI for Bitcoin Trading and Storage
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed firm often referred to as “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” has formed a strategic collaboration with SBI VC Trade.
Crypto analysts predict potential Bitcoin price movements
Currently, Bitcoin is trading at around $59,140, up 40% since January 1. Compared to its all-time high of However, the current price is still 20% below the $73,800 reached on March 14. Looking ahead ...
SoftBank-backed OfBusiness plans up to $1 billion India IPO, exec says
SoftBank-backed OfBusiness, an Indian shopping website that offers raw materials to businesses, is planning an Indian stock market offering worth up to $1 billion and is close to appointing bankers, a ...
Apple to switch to OLED displays for all upcoming iPhones from 2025, Nikkei reports
Apple will use organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays for all iPhone models sold in 2025 and later, moving entirely away from liquid crystal displays (LCDs), Japan's Nikkei newspaper reported on ...
Bank of Japan Governor Hints at More Rate Hikes; BTC Drops 0.4%
The divergent monetary policy paths of the BOJ and the Fed mean potential for yen strength and pain for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Japan official: companies can’t block foreign buyouts with security claims
"Japan official: companies can’t block foreign buyouts with security claims" was originally created and published by Retail Insight Network, a GlobalData owned brand.
Yokohama Tire returns as the Official Tire Supplier of Nitrocross
Santa Ana, CA – Yokohama Tire returns as the Official Tire Supplier of Nitrocross. Yokohama will be the exclusive spec tire for all classes competing in the series, including the premier Group E class where new, purpose-built ADVAN A054® race tires will debut on the FC1-X, the world’s fastest electric race car. ( read original ...
V-Tuber Ayakaki Appointed as Official Ambassador for Tokyo Lights 2024
Ayakaki and Nijisanji join Tokyo Lights 2024 as official ambassadors! This year marks the 4th year of the "TOKYO LIGHTS 2024" which will be held from Saturday, September 14th to Monday, September 16th ... ( read original story ...)
China Defends Warship Maneuver Through Japan’s Territorial Waters
"The Tokara Strait can be sured for international navigation, and by sailing through the strait, the Chinese vessel was exercising its right of transit passage, which is fully lawful and legitimate," ... ( read original story ...)
Inoue vs Doheny LIVE: Latest fight updates and results as undisputed champion defends titles in Tokyo
Latest fight updates and results as undisputed champion defends titles in Tokyo - Follow live as Naoya Inoue defends the undisputed super-bantamweight belts against TJ Doheny ... ( read original story ...)
Japan clothing brand holds 1st runway show to start off Fashion Week Tokyo
Fashion Week Tokyo, one of the biggest events of its kind in Japan, began at the Shibuya Hikarie commercial complex in the capital's Shibuya ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end mixed amid caution over US economic data
Tokyo stocks ended mixed Tuesday as cautious moves to lock in gains by investors awaiting U.S. economic data offset rallying financia ... ( read original story ...)
BTCC Exchange’s Summer Festival 2024 in Tokyo, Japan Concludes with Success
TOKYO, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BTCC Exchange hosted a closed offline event on August 23, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan, drawing crypto enthusiasts, media, and top influencers for an evening of ... ( read original story ...)