T he Ukraine-born winner of the Miss Japan beauty pageant has given up her crown after a tabloid report revealed her affair with a married man. Karolina Shiino, 26, was crowned Mi ... ( read original story ...)
Japan looks to protect children after an earthquake
Confronted with recurring disasters, most recently on January 1, Japanese authorities and NGOs are trying to mitigate the effects of shock and post-traumatic stress on children. ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow leaves more than 100 injured in Tokyo
TOKYO - At least 109 people were taken to hospital in Tokyo through Tuesday morning after many slipped and fell due to heavy snowfall in eastern Japan, the Tokyo Fire Department said. ( read original story ...)
Over 200 firms expected to join Tokyo meeting on Ukraine’s recovery
Around 100 businesses each from Japan and Ukraine are expected to participate in a conference later this month in Tokyo to promote the recovery of the Eastern European country, under invasion from Russia since February 2022, ( read original story ...)
Messi speaks in Tokyo. Here is what he said about his injury, status for game Wednesday
Lionel Messi said he has discomfort in his hip adductor and he is unsure if he can play against Vissel Kobe on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Splendor Blockchain Unveils A New Way To Mine Crypto From Home
TOKYO, TOKYO, JAPAN, February 6, 2024 /EINPresswire / -- In a simple move within the world of decentralized finance, Splendor Blockchain proudly announces a new method for mining crypto from home .
NT residents warned about crypto investment scams after one victim loses nearly $5m
Police, banks and social media platforms struggling to stop scammers who often use fake celebrity endorsements and AI in schemes ...
Japan’s SMBC hires former Credit Suisse China boss Stoehr
Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC) said on Tuesday it has hired former Credit Suisse China boss Carsten Stoehr as its deputy head for the Asia Pacific region. Stoehr had been with Credit ...
Osaka – “Kin no Katsu-don”, the Happiest Pork Cutlet Bowl in Japan
Located in the area of Kuromon Ichiba Market, which is known as Osaka's kitchen, at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport KADOMA, the eatery recently has an increasing number of foreign visitors. In this ...
REFILE-France’s Natixis hires 5 senior bankers in Tokyo for Japan expansion
By Makiko Yamazaki and Ritsuko Shimizu TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - French investment bank Natixis said on Monday it had hired five senior bankers in Japan, becoming the latest of foreign financial firms ...
ARM Energy Holdings Announces Sale of Minority Interest in ARM Energy Services, ARM Energy Mexico to Tokyo Gas
"Combining our existing business units with Tokyo Gas’ assets will create material synergies, while also providing us with an entry to marketing and trading of other products. With its strong asset ...
Japan extends subsidies to downturn-hit Kioxia, Western Digital
Japan's industry ministry said on Tuesday it would extend subsidies worth as much as 242.9 billion yen ($1.64 billion) for Bain Capital-backed Kioxia and Western Digital to expand memory chip ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Dec real wages, household spending fall again
Japan's real wages fell for a 21st straight month though at a slower pace, while household spending dropped for a tenth consecutive month, showing that inflation outpaced wage ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea To Detonate A Nuke? Why Crypto Bettors Rate This As Not As Unlikely As You May Think
Crypto bettors on Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction market, think the chances of North Korea detonating a nuke are small but not insignificant: a market for North Korea to detonate "a& ...
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki: Expects BOJ to work with govt on inflation target
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that he expected the Bank of Japan to guide monetary policy appropriately to achieve stable and sustainable inflation accompanied by wage ...
“I aspire to be victorious at Roland Garros and Wimbledon,” Naomi Osaka discusses her battle with anxiety while focusing on two prominent Grand Slam tournaments in 2024.
Naomi Osaka is targeting victory at the French Open and Wimbledon in her return season. The Japanese tennis player, who took a 15-month hiatus after becoming a mother, is currently struggling to find ... ( read original story ...)