Thirteen Japanese nationals who were detained in Indonesia last month for alleged scam operations have been arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on suspicion of defrauding a woman of ... ( read original story ...)
Police issue warnings to 21 youths in Tokyo’s Kabukicho in bid to prevent crimes
TOKYO -- Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers issued warnings to 21 individuals aged between 13 and 19 around the so-called "Toyoko square" a･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Get to know Tokyo through its buildings at the Tokyo Architecture Festival in May
Now in its third year, the citywide celebration offers rare, free access to 70 notable structures usually closed to the public ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei Closes at Record High, Wiping Out Iran War Losses
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average ended the day at a new record high, erasing its losses from the Iran war on optimism the new peace talks may hasten the end to the conflict.
HD Renewable Energy Launches Collaboration with Tokyo Gas, Advancing Japan Expansion with 340MW Energy Storage Portfolio
HD Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 6873, "HDRE") announced a multi-faceted collaboration with Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. (TSE: 9531, "Tokyo Gas") as part of its continued expansion in Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis
Japan has pledged to provide $10bn (£7.4bn) to help its Asian neighbours, especially those in South East Asia, secure energy including crude oil as the region reels from disruptions caused by the Iran ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Set for Record Close, Erasing Iran War Losses
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average is headed for a record high close that would erase its losses from the Iran war on optimism the new peace talks may hasten the end to the conflict.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits record high as hopes for US.-Iran deal fuel broader rally in Asia stocks
Asia markets opened higher, with Nikkei at an all-time high after Wall Street hit record levels on growing expectations of a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.
Nikkei 225 hits record high as Asian markets rally on risk-on mood
Record-high momentum plus risk-on follow-through from US (S&P/Nasdaq at records) and easing oil ($91 WTI) supports Japan’s export-heavy earnings sensitivity. Thesis: diplomacy-driven oil relief ...
Southwestern Japan’s Kumamoto marks decade since deadly quakes
The southwestern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto on Thursday marked the 10th anniversary of a deadly earthquake, the more i ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo record leads Asia stocks higher as Iran peace hopes grow
Japanese stocks hit a record high as Asian equities extended the week's rally Thursday on heightened optimism the United States and Iran will extend their ceasefire for further talks to end their war ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance chief says agreed with US to intensify FX communication
Japan and the U. agreed to intensify communication on exchange rates, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said after her meeting with U. ( read original story ...)
Japan-NATO cooperation enters new ‘concrete’ phase, Tokyo’s envoy to alliance says
Ambassador Osamu Izawa pointed to the creation of a high-level bilateral defense industry cooperation dialogue, but hinted that even more tie-ups were to come. ( read original story ...)
XRP News: 44 Million Rakuten Users Can Now Buy and Spend XRP at 5 Million Stores Across Japan
Rakuten, the company that runs Japan’s largest e-commerce platform, banking app, telecom network, and loyalty programme, just added XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) to its payment infrastructure. Starting April 15, ...
Rakuten makes XRP move as Japanese conglomerates target crypto markets
Rakuten has a market cap of around $11 billion. Firm will let customers swap their loyalty points for XRP and other coins. Major Japanese firms need crypto to retain competitive edge, expert says.
5 crypto experts explain why Bitcoin is stuck at $70K
Bitcoin has been stuck in a frustrating range around $70,000, leaving investors to wonder if the market is simply catching its breath or if the bull run has finally run out of steam. Industry ...