Cost overruns, corruption and Covid tarnished the Japanese public’s memory of their Games, with a lot of their anger directed towards organisers. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall as gains erased, higher yields dent real estate
Tokyo stocks ended slightly lower after erasing earlier advances Tuesday, as investors locked in gains and real estate issues met sel ( read original story ...)
Full Daytime AND Nighttime Videos of Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies in Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea
Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies is a brand new attraction at Tokyo DisneySea, and we were able to capture full ride POV videos during daytime and nighttime as part of a soft opening for Fantasy Springs. Fantasy Springs is a new port at the park that ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle Raises $2.8 Billion for Largest Japan Buyout Fund
Carlyle Group Inc. raised 430 billion yen ($2.8 billion) for its fifth Japan buyout fund, adding to signs of investor interest in the country despite a gloomy fundraising climate for private equity firms globally. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new whaling mothership sets sail on first hunt
The chef fires up the grill and bastes a chunky whale steak, a Japanese delicacy that could soon appear on more plates nationwide as a new whaling mothership sets sail despite criticism from conservationists. ( read original story ...)
6.0-magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, no tsunami alert
An earthquake measuring 6.0 on Richter scale jolts Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. However, no tsunami warnings were issued following the earthquake and there were no ... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake jolts Japan’s Ogasawara Islands
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Tuesday morning near the Ogasawara Islands in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Its epicenter was at a depth of ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin hits record in Japan, Argentina and Philippines’ local currency
Bitcoin prices are at record levels in several countries following a 7% surge on the day as it topped $71,000.
Dollar steady; ether sparks crypto rally
The dollar was firm on Tuesday while the yen struggled on the weaker side of the 156 level, though trade was mostly rangebound as investors generally stuck to their views of the expected timing and extent of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.
Ethereum ETF Buzz Hint Biden’s Crypto Policy Shift, What’s The Catch?
The SEC's surprise move urging revisions for a spot Ethereum ETF sparks speculation on Biden's crypto policy. Analysts assess market implications amidst political maneuvering.
Japan’s Nikkei little changed as investors take a breather
Chip-related shares rose to lift the Nikkei, with Advantest and Tokyo Electron rising 2.17% and 0.85%, respectively Insurers were strong, with MS&AD Insurance Group surging 15% to become the top ...
Guests Booking Popular Pokemon Rooms to Be Presented with New MIMARU Original Line of Goods by Cosmos Hotel Management
Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd., which runs the leading apartment hotel chain MIMARU, is pleased to announce that the MIMARU Pokemon Room's original line of gifts has been renewed and will be ...
Dwight Ramos re-signs with Levanga; Kai Sotto parts ways with Yokohama
Dwight Ramos has decided to stay put in Japan as he inked a new deal with Levanga Hokkaido for the 2024-2025 Japan B. League. Meanwhile, Kai Sotto has parted ways with the Yokohama B-Corsairs. ( read original story ...)
Kai Sotto, Yokohama B-Corsairs part ways as loan move expires
THE Yokohama B-Corsairs on Tuesday bid goodbye to Asian Quota import Kai Sotto at the end of his loan deal with fellow Japan B.League team Hiroshima Dragonflies. ( read original story ...)
Kai Sotto’s loan spell with Yokohama concludes
Kai Sotto will not be rejoining the Yokohama B-Corsairs for the 2024-2025 Japan B.League Division 1 season. The Filipino center’s loan period from his previous team, the Hiroshima Dragonflies, has ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Ducklings in Osaka Pref. ready to help rice grow
It is the rice-planting season. Aigamo ducklings are leaving for all parts of the country. Aigamo ducks eat bugs and weeds in paddies, and help rice g ... ( read original story ...)