Another property of this scale, on this street ... often on tight city lots in Osaka. After Ando won the Pritzker, in 1995, his practice became increasingly international. Kulapat Yantrasast, a ... ( read original story ...)
USD/JPY strengthens more than $1 as Japan’s GDP contracts
This morning's GDP figures out of Japan confirmed that its economy contracted in Q1 of 2024. The JPY has slid accordingly.
Here Are My 3 Top Crypto Buys in June
Yet, as complicated as crypto can appear to be, it is often best to keep it simple. With a brief exploration, it won't take much to see why these three assets are currently the top candidates to give ...
New Crypto Presale DoggyAI Raises $101,000 in Hours, Will This AI Meme Coin Explode?
New crypto presale Doggy AI ($DOGYAI) has raised over $101,000 within hours of launch, indicating it could be the next meme coin to ...
Man admits to fatally stabbing Filipino woman in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA--Police arrested a 33-year-old man on June 10 on suspicion of murdering a 57-year-old Filipino woman by repeatedly stabbing her on a street here. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s famed yakitori has finally arrived in Sukhumvit
Hailing from Osaka, Kuma no Yakitori’s innovative grilled goods are known for creating one of Japan’s hottest dining spots. And they’re ready for Bangkok foodies at Rain Hill. Photo: Sliced duck loin ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei edges up as financials, export shares rise
Japan's Nikkei share average edged up on Monday as export-related stocks rose on a weaker yen following stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data and a rise in domestic yields boosted financial stocks.
Japan’s service sector mood hits nearly 2-year low in May
Japan's service sector sentiment worsened in May to levels unseen in nearly two years, government data showed on Monday, as rising fuel and food costs from a weak yen dragged on household spending.The data highlights the fragile nature of consumption, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s workers sleeping more than in 1999, but still not getting the z’s of 50 yrs ago: survey
Workers in Japan sleep less than 50 years ago but more than 25 years ago, according to a time use survey conducted by Citizen Watch Co. ahead ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q1 GDP contracted 0.5% Q/Q, less than expected
Japan's GDP shrank 0.5% q/q in Q1 of 2024, matching flash data while reversing from an upwardly revised 0.1% growth in Q4. The Japanese economy contracted 1.8% on an annualized basis in Q1 of 2024, compared with a preliminary reading of a 2. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested over fatal stabbing of Filipino woman near Yokohama Station
A man has been arrested after a woman was fatally stabbed with what appeared to be a knife on a street near JR Yokohama Station on the evening of June 9. At around 7:45 p.m., a male passerby called ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka learns opponent for her first grass match since 2019 Wimbledon
Hertogenbosch as the four-time Grand Slam champion will be playing against Elise Mertens in her first grass match since 2019. Osaka, who is still ranked outside the top-100 after launching her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy is shrinking, although slightly less than previously thought
Seasonally adjusted real gross domestic product, or GDP, a measure of the value of a nation’s products and services, remained in negative territory, as exports and consumption declined from the ...
Tokyo Is My Second Home, and Everyone in Japan Is Wearing These 5 Breezy Summer Trends
Including roomy wide-leg pants and airy blouses. Courtesy of Bianca Kratky Tokyo has long been known as a fashion hot spot. While it might not be the birthplace of many famous designers in the way ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Has Y2.050 Trillion Current Account Surplus
Japan posted a current account surplus of 2.050 trillion yen in April, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday - up 8.2 percent from a ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei May Decline After Strong U.S. Jobs Data
Japanese stocks may decline after strong U.S. jobs data lessen expectations for the Fed’s potential rate cuts later this year.