Chuo Shinkansen, the 286km superconducting maglev line planned between Tokyo and Nagoya, will no longer open in 2027. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s answer to seasonal allergies: A subsidized tropical escape
So many people call in sick with hay fever during the peak pollen season that Japanese companies are taking novel steps to allow them to continue to work. ( read original story ...)
CLI announces first international joint venture, partners with leading Japanese property firm NTTUD Group
Leading property developer in VisMin Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI) announced its first international partnership, recently signing a joint venture agreement with global Japan-based real estate firm NTT ... ( read original story ...)
SEC Enforcement Head Slams ‘Significant Non-Compliance’ In Crypto Sector
Grewal criticized non-compliance in the crypto sector and reiterated that there are many risks involved in cryptocurrency investments – as was proven by the Sam Bankman-Fried case.
Google sues alleged crypto scammers for luring people into investments they’d never get back
Google is suing two alleged crypto scammers, accusing them of using its Play Store to offer fraudulent cryptocurrency trading apps and investment platforms that instead simply took users’ money. These ...
SRM Contractors IPO listing tomorrow: Here’s what GMP, subscription status hint ahead of listing
The SRM Contractors IPO listing date has been set for tomorrow (Wednesday, April 3). The SRM Contractors IPO allotment was finalised yesterday (Monday, April 1). Today, Tuesday, April 2 ...
K2 Infragen IPO: SME issue subscribed 46.35 times on day 4, check GMP and other key details
Engineering, procurement and construction company K2 Infragen initial public offerings (IPO) opened for subscription on March 28. The small and medium enterprise (SME) public issue was subscribed ...
Foreign man in Yokohama loses over $900,000 to fraudsters claiming to be from embassy
A foreign man in Japan was swindled out of some 137 million yen (around $903,000) by parties including a man claiming to be from his embas ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama remote worker awarded compensation for work-related mental disorder
The woman developed an adjustment disorder from working overtime excessively, clocking over 100 hours a month in the months leading to her diagnosis. ( read original story ...)
‘I couldn’t face watching Tokyo, but missing it made me stronger’
Daily reports on BBC Sport websiteAfter missing the Tokyo Paralympics, Para-swimmer Brock Whiston says she wants to put the tough times behind her and secure her place at the Paris Games.The ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo crowds revel as cherry blossoms reach full bloom
Tourists and residents packed Tokyo's top cherry blossom spots on Thursday to enjoy the full bloom that has arrived in the Japanese capital later than usual this year because of cold weather. The ... ( read original story ...)
Inside look: Aman unveils first standalone luxury branded residences in Tokyo
Luxury hospitality company Aman has announced its first standalone branded residential project, Aman Residences, Tokyo. The residences are located in the new Azabudai Hills development in central ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6 earthquake shakes northeast Japan, no tsunami alert
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck off northeastern Japan’s Fukushima region on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, but no tsunami warning was issued. There were no immediate reports of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake: Japan hit by magnitude 6.1 earthquake after strongest quake in Taiwan
Japan today's Earthquake comes after Japan downgraded its tsunami warning to tsunami advisory following a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.4 that struck Taiwan a day ago. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan earthquake live updates: nine killed, more than 700 injured and dozens still trapped after strongest quake in 25 years
Power reportedly out in parts of Taipei as strong 7.5 magnitude quake triggers evacuations in Okinawa ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s $1.5 Trillion Government Fund Seeks Info on Illiquid Assets Including Bitcoin for Portfolio Diversification
Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is seeking information regarding the option to potentially include Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) (among other illiquid assets) in its investment portfolio.