Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday after strong U.S. retail sales raised expectations for a more hawish Federal Reserve, while the risks around the conflict in Gaza continued to weigh on ...
Bank of Japan Steps Into Market to Slow Rising Bond Yields
The Bank of Japan announced an unscheduled bond-purchase operation on Wednesday, reminding the market of its determination to slow the pace of increases in sovereign yields.
Tokyo stocks lower in morning on renewed U.S. rate hike concerns
Tokyo stocks dropped slightly Wednesday morning on reviving concerns over further interest rate hikes and higher borrowing costs in the United States following stronger-than-expected retail sales data ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on renewed U.S. rate hike fears
Tokyo stocks opened slightly lower Wednesday, weighed down by selling on revived fears of further U.S. interest rate hikes after U.S. ( read original story ...)
$16.7M penthouse suite up for grabs in new Osaka development area
A luxurious apartment priced at 2.5 billion yen (approx. $16.7 million) set to top a new Osaka building will become the most expensive ever i･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Is a Vibrant Vision in Deep Pink-and-Orange Patterned Mesh Midi
Osaka wore a deep pink-and-orange patterned mesh midi with a fabulous matching scarf and oversized gold earrings. The athlete forwent shoes for the occasion, posing beneath the palms barefoot—an ... ( read original story ...)
World’s largest crypto exchange freezes U.S. dollar withdrawals, stoking fear of collapse
The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, stopped all withdrawals of U.S. dollars from its American platform on Thursday. The company did not provide a reason for halting withdrawals, but said ...
Hunt for trophy apartments in Tokyo sends prices sky high
The average price of a new apartment sold in Tokyo also hit a fresh post-bubble high of ¥88.7mn in the first half of the year, according to the Real Estate Economic Institute, which tracks the ... ( read original story ...)
Best Crypto to Buy Now October 17 – MX Token, Polygon, Bitcoin Cash
Each day, we review some picks for the best cryptos to buy now based on the latest market movements, blockchain news, and trending narratives.
Naomi Osaka revolutionized tennis by breaking down its taboos
The Japanese player, ready to come back on the court at the beginning of 2024, has changed the world of tennis in a positive way forever ... ( read original story ...)
Spooked by Halloween mayhem, Tokyo’s famous Shibuya district tells revelers, “please do not come”
Halloween revelry around Tokyo's iconic Shibuya crossing has grown too scary for its own good, but can "saying 'Don't come here'" keep a lid on it? ( read original story ...)
Escaped Osaka zoo chimpanzee captured after biting vet in face
A chimpanzee that escaped from its cage at a zoo in this west Japan city on the morning of Oct. 17 and bit a veterinarian in the face has bee ... ( read original story ...)
Binance Japan — death knell or savior for the nation’s smaller crypto exchanges?
Few tokens and too many exchanges are a bad recipe for Japan’s smaller crypto trading houses. The experts say there’s room for up to five only. So what happens to the little guy now that the world’s ...
Japan eyes higher startup crowdfunding cap for retail investors
Retail investors currently can pour no more than 500,000 yen ($3,339) yearly into individual unlisted startups through crowdfunding. The Financial Services Agency looks to raise the cap to 1 million ...
Japan criticizes Russia for banning its seafood following release of Fukushima’s treated wastewater
While China has already banned Japan’s seafood in response to the Fukushima radioactive wastewater release, Russia will also implement import restrictions Monday. ( read original story ...)
PGA Tour makes its lone Asia stop in Japan. The LPGA has 2nd of 4 in a row in Asia
The PGA Tour used to have three tournaments as part of its Asia swing. Now it's down to one. The Zozo Championship in Japan features PGA Tour players and Japan Golf Tour players. ( read original story ...)