Waymo, formerly Google’s self-driving car project, recently announced plans to start testing its autonomous vehicles in Tokyo in early 2025, partnering with local taxi operator Nihon Kotsu and popular ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to compile record $734 bln budget for next fiscal year, draft plan shows
Japan's government is set to compile a record $734 billion budget for the fiscal year from April due to larger social security and debt-servicing costs, adding to the industrial world's heaviest debt, ... ( read original story ...)
New Nagoya arena won’t ease sumo’s ticket crunch
A shiny new arena in Nagoya will seat 17,000 but capacity won't be nearly that high for sumo, meaning there's no relief on the horizon for ticket-hungry fans. ( read original story ...)
Japan to compile record $734 billion budget for next fiscal year, draft plan shows
Japan's government is set to compile a record $734 billion budget for the fiscal year from April due to larger social security and debt-servicing costs, adding to the industrial world's heaviest debt, ... ( read original story ...)
Over 30 puppies missing after fire at dog kennel in Hokkaido
SAPPORO -- More than 30 puppies of popular breeds such as toy poodles, believed to have been inside a dog kennel in the city of Chitose, Hokkaido, have gone missing after the facility caught on fire. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei inches down, trading muted before Wall Street holiday
Japan's Nikkei share average fell slightly by 0.12%. The market struggled for direction as the absence of foreign investors during the Christmas holiday impacted trading activities. Entertainment ...
Japan government plans record $730 billion budget for next fiscal year, Jiji reports
Japan's government is in final talks to compile a record over 115 trillion yen ($732 billion) general account budget for the fiscal year from April, Jiji news agency reported on Wednesday. The initial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan corporate service inflation rises, bolsters BOJ rate-hike odds
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation rose to 3.0% in November, accelerating for a second straight month, data showed on Wednesday, backing up the central bank's view that rising ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Said to Set Initial FY25 Debt Servicing Rate at 2%
Japan’s Finance Ministry will set a key rate used to calculate the country’s interest payments at 2%, an increase from the current rate, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
China, Japan foreign ministers meet in Beijing, seafood trade on agenda
Talks on seafood trade are expected to be on the agenda on Wednesday when Japan's foreign minister visits China, Japan's largest export market for aquatic products until Beijing placed a blanket ban ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean hackers linked to hack of 4,500 bitcoins from Japanese crypto exchange
North Korean hackers linked to the infamous Lazarus hacking group have been identified as being behind the theft of more than 4,500 bitcoins from Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin earlier ...
Japan’s corporate service inflation accelerates in November
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation hit 3.0% in November, accelerating for a second straight month, data showed on Wednesday, backing up the central bank's view that rising wages ... ( read original story ...)
Only 20% of people in Japan prepare ’emergency toilets’ in case of disasters: survey
Only about 20% of people in Japan prepare "emergency toilets" that can be used without water, despite the fact that many people were unable t･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s why 3.5 million people in Japan buy KFC for dinner on Christmas day
When you think about a good Christmas dinner, what do you think of? For most people, it's probably a nice ham and some dressing to go along with it. For others? It's probably a nice turkey. ( read original story ...)
Authorities say North Korean hackers responsible for $308M Bitcoin theft in Japan
Japan's National Police Agency said on Tuesday that the hacker group TraderTraitor, which is based in North Korea, is likely responsible for a May hack that allowed $308 million in Bitcoin to be taken ...
Multiple U.S. states consider strategic bitcoin reserves: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...