The Illinois Treasurer’s Office has $5 billion in unclaimed property owed to Illinois residents ... Dozens of American military prisoners of war died in Tokyo amid the U.S. firebombing of Japan as ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks surge in Japan, Nikkei up 0.90%
Asian stocks mostly eased in thin trade on Monday, with markets in China, Hong Kong and Australia closed for public holidays. The Nikkei index was closed with a gain of 0.92% on the day. The Yen ...
Japan markets set to fall ahead of Fed and BOJ decisions this week, Australia and China markets closed
Traders will be watching the Fed’s rate decision on Wednesday, as well as the Bank of Japan’s policy meeting later this week.
Japan Set for Next Nuclear Power-Funding Bond With Kansai Deal
(Bloomberg) -- Kansai Electric Power Co. is planning what would be Japan’s second transition bond to finance nuclear power projects ... Israel Government After PM Fails to Meet Demands The Osaka-based ...
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike to run for third term
TOKYO -- Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike has decided to run in the capital's gubernatorial election in July, seeking reelection for her third term to lead the Metropolitan government, Nikkei learned on Monday ... ( read original story ...)
Voter support for Japan PM Kishida slips to new low, NHK poll shows
Voter support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida slid by three points to 21%, the lowest since he took office in 2021, a poll by public broadcaster NHK showed on Monday, denting his chances of ... ( read original story ...)
US needs Japan’s help to boost military production, ambassador says
The United States needs Japan's help to cope with strategic challenges in Europe and Asia that are straining its defence industries, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan said on Monday as the countries kicked ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquakes are among our deadliest disasters. Scientists are racing to get ahead of them.
Earthquakes create a potent threat even in places that are well prepared — and they’ve proven catastrophic in places that aren’t. One of the deadliest disasters of the 21st century is the January 12, ( read original story ...)
Japan Should Let Married Women Keep Names, Business Lobby Says
Japan’s big business lobby urged the government to allow married couples to have separate surnames, saying current laws that effectively force married women to go by their husbands’ names for some purposes present a business risk. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Toni, Karlissa Saffold & Tia Kemp Set To Wreak Havoc With “Aunt Tea” Podcast on Zeus Network
Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) More ... ( read original story ...)
Kanye West Bought an Architectural Treasure—Then Gave It a Violent Remix
Another property of this scale, on this street ... often on tight city lots in Osaka. After Ando won the Pritzker, in 1995, his practice became increasingly international. Kulapat Yantrasast, a ... ( read original story ...)
USD/JPY strengthens more than $1 as Japan’s GDP contracts
This morning's GDP figures out of Japan confirmed that its economy contracted in Q1 of 2024. The JPY has slid accordingly.
Here Are My 3 Top Crypto Buys in June
Yet, as complicated as crypto can appear to be, it is often best to keep it simple. With a brief exploration, it won't take much to see why these three assets are currently the top candidates to give ...
New Crypto Presale DoggyAI Raises $101,000 in Hours, Will This AI Meme Coin Explode?
New crypto presale Doggy AI ($DOGYAI) has raised over $101,000 within hours of launch, indicating it could be the next meme coin to ...
Man admits to fatally stabbing Filipino woman in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA--Police arrested a 33-year-old man on June 10 on suspicion of murdering a 57-year-old Filipino woman by repeatedly stabbing her on a street here. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s famed yakitori has finally arrived in Sukhumvit
Hailing from Osaka, Kuma no Yakitori’s innovative grilled goods are known for creating one of Japan’s hottest dining spots. And they’re ready for Bangkok foodies at Rain Hill. Photo: Sliced duck loin ... ( read original story ...)