MITO, Japan -- On a winter afternoon at JR Hitachi-Daigo Station located just north of Tokyo in Ibaraki prefecture, a bus pulls up ready to serve beer and whisky to the thirsty passengers boarding for ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion: India-Japan ties will continue to flourish at gov’t, business and social levels
By Sibi George, Ambassador of India to JapanOn the occasion of India's 76th Republic Day, I extend my warm greetings to Their Majesties, the Emperor a･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka is attracting new foreign residents by the thousands. What’s the appeal?
Osaka has taken the lead in Japan's social population growth for the second consecutive year, with foreign residents making up more than half ... ( read original story ...)
The $100M Wrench Attack: How Crypto Millionaires Became Crime Targets
According to Le Parisien, David Balland and his wife were kidnapped from their home in Vierzon, France, by a violent criminal gang who subjected them to brutal torture.
Meet man, just 38, owner of 200 houses, now earns crores in rent, his name is…., he is from…
Hayato Kawamura established his own real-estate firm 'Merryhome', and has since purchased 200 abandoned houses, which generate over 140 million yen (nearly Rs 7.72 crore) in rental income for his ... ( read original story ...)
Fujifilm to boost chip materials output in Japan, U.S., South Korea
TOKYO -- Fujifilm Holdings plans to spend more than 100 billion yen ($640 million) over three years to increase semiconductor materials production at facilities in Japan, the U.S., South Korea and ...
Trump’s Crypto Venture Divides the Industry He Aims to Support
The president’s promotion of a speculative digital coin left some crypto investors feeling blindsided, while others saw it as a gimmick that undermined the industry’s credibility.
Trump orders crypto task force to draft new regulations, explore national stockpile
On the campaign trail, Trump courted crypto cash by pledging to be a "crypto president" and promote the adoption of digital assets.
China infiltrating Japan in preparation for Taiwan invasion
Less than 750 kilometres from Taiwan and home to nearly 30,000 US troops, the Japanese islands of Okinawa would play a pivotal role should Beijing order the invasion of Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s strategic island airbase stalls, hurting its Taiwan crisis response
Japan’s plans to transform the remote uninhabited island of Mageshima into a strategic military hub have hit a wall. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i mulls IPO of N. American convenience store unit
Seven & I Holdings Co. is considering an initial public offering of its North American convenience store subsidiary to raise cash to support a management buyout proposed by its founding family, ...
Charting the Global Economy: Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates
The Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to the highest level since 2008 and took a more bullish view on the strength of inflation.
Japan Once Dominated the Art Market. Is the Country Ready for a Comeback?
Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to inspire a new generation of art lovers. ( read original story ...)
Japan man buys 200 neglected houses, now earns over Rs 8 crore in rent. Here’s how
At the age of 23, Hayato Kawamura began his journey in real estate by purchasing a flat at an auction for 1.7 million yen (Rs 10.1 lakh). The property yielded an annual rental income of 340,000 yen ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s clear guidance on rate hike calms markets but may backfire
For some economists, the latest move was too completely priced in, begging the question of how explicitly the BOJ intends to signal its plans in the future.
Bank of Japan’s Rate Hike Decision A Boost For Lenders
In a widely anticipated move, the Bank of Japan on Jan. 24 raised its short-term policy rate to 0.50% from 0.25%. Read more here.