Our Osaka shopping guide lists out the best shopping malls and streets as well as products to buy in the city. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police officer sacked for allegedly assaulting woman at work
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) fired a 56-year-old officer on disciplinary grounds on Aug. 23 for allegedly assaulting a woman in h ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Tokyo governments target 700 billion yen valuation for Tokyo Metro in IPO: sources
The two governments, which own 100 per cent of Tokyo Metro, plan to arrange a meeting of brokerages within a week for a briefing on the IPO and expect to receive approval for the listing from the ...
Japan’s Tokyo Metro IPO set to be country’s biggest in years
Tokyo Metro is the larger of the city's two subway ... arrange a meeting of brokerages within a week for a briefing on the IPO. And - the governments expect to receive approval for the listing ...
Japan TV Anchor Fired Over Social Media Post Criticising Men’s Body Odour
A Tokyo-based television news anchor was fired from her job and faced online backlash after a controversial post on social media in which she criticised men's hygiene habits. ( read original story ...)
Ishiba Announces Bid to Succeed Kishida as Japan’s Leader
TOKYO (Reuters) - Shigeru Ishiba, a former defence minister, said on Saturday he would run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership election on Sept 27 that will pick a successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Kishida will step down in September, ending a three-year term as leader of the world's fourth-largest economy. ( read ...
Two epicenters led to Japan’s violent Noto earthquake on New Year’s Day
The 7.5- magnitude earthquake beneath Japan's Noto Peninsula on Jan. 1, 2024, occurred when a 'dual-initiation mechanism' applied enough energy from two different locations to break through a fault ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto firms flood PACs with donations in hope candidates will relax regulations
Cryptocurrency corporations dished out more than $119 million in political donations, according to a new report.
Crypto firms flood PACs with donations in hope candidates will relax regulations
Cryptocurrency corporations dished out more than $119 million in political donations, according to a new report.
Bitcoin jumps after Fed’s Powell signals upcoming rate cut. What comes next for the crypto.
Bitcoin rose more than 5% on Friday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium that the “time has come” for the central bank to cut its key ...
Zembei Mizoguchi, Japan’s ex-currency chief known as ‘Mr. Dollar,’ dies
MATSUE, Japan (Kyodo) -- Zembei Mizoguchi, a former top currency diplomat known as "Mr. Dollar" in Japan and former governor of Shimane Prefecture, died Tuesday morning of old age, the prefectural ...
Intense Battle in J2 League: Yokohama FC vs Tokushima Vortis, Who Will Make Waves in this Blue Ocean Showdown?
Hey there, football fans, get ready for a feast of soccer! We are heading into an intense clash in the J2 League on August 24, 2024, as Yokohama FC takes on Tokushima Vortis! ( read original story ...)
J2 League Focus Match: Yokohama FC vs Tokushima Vortis, Battle for League Title Continues!
Now let's take a look at Tokushima Vortis, the composed elder statesman. Although they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in the previous round, it didn't diminish their deep internal strength. They ... ( read original story ...)
Pumped up Sze Fei-Izzuddin eye another scalp in semis
Doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the day in the Japan Open by toppling Fajar Alfian-Rian Ardianto of Indonesia but it’s not enough for ... ( read original story ...)
Second season of ‘Pachinko’ explores challenges for ethnic Koreans in Japan
The second season of “Pachinko” — opening Friday — delicately captures the plight of ethnic Koreans brought to Japan during colonial rule and their descendants, exploring themes of home and identity t ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Tax Agency Is Auctioning Off a Seized Ferrari, Whisky, and a Golf Course
The Japanese capital’s tax office is selling a Ferrari, a rare bottle of Suntory whisky, and an entire golf course, among other lots, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The items have largely been seized ... ( read original story ...)