THE government has issued a warning on heatstroke in Tokyo and areas in its east and west, as hot and humid conditions behind several recent deaths drove some people to use new “cooling shelters” set up around the capital. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MicroStrategy Metaplanet Makes Bold Move: Invests 400M Yen in Bitcoin Amid Market Dip
Japan's MicroStrategy Doubles Down Amid Market Chaos As Bitcoin [BTC] and the crypto market bled red, Metaplanet, a Japanese investment and consulting firm, has upped its BTC holdings, echoing ...
Japan’s Norinchukin Bank has hit 60% of its sustainable finance target
The bank also participated in 7 sustainability committee meetings in FY2023. Japan’s Norinchukin Bank has fulfilled over 60% of its new sustainable finance target. In its latest climate and nature ...
Disney to add new ship in Tokyo to growing cruise business
URAYASU, Japan >> Walt Disney and Japan’s Oriental Land Company unveiled plans today to launch a new cruise ship that will set sail from Tokyo in 2029, adding a ninth vessel to the brand’s growing ... ( read original story ...)
6 die in Tokyo heatwave
Six people have died of heatstroke in Tokyo as Japan swelters under a rare rainy season heatwave, prompting authorities to issue a flurry of health warnings. ( read original story ...)
Six dead in Tokyo as Japan swelters in heatwave
Such severe heat in the middle of Japan’s rainy season is “rather rare”, a weather agency official said. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
The Best Hotels in Tokyo, From Modern Ryokan to Boutique Hideaways
Here, our guide to the best hotels in Tokyo. The business district of Otemachi might not be the first location that would come to mind for a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn), but you won’t find a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s MicroStrategy Metaplanet Makes Bold Move: Splashes 400M Yen on Bitcoin ‘Dip’!
Japan's MicroStrategy Follows Saylor's Playbook! 🚀 As Bitcoin [BTC] and the crypto market took a nosedive, Japan-based investment firm Metaplanet swooped in, upping their BTC stash. This bold "buying ...
INSTANT VIEW–Japan’s Nikkei hits record high
Japan’s Nikkei share average hit a record high on Thursday, surpassing its 1989 peak after a year-long rally driven by cheap valuations, corporate reforms and investment flows diverted from a ...
Tokyo’s female governor keeps winning: What it means for Japan’s male-dominated politics
The first woman governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, has won a third term – against another woman candidate. The race between multiple women signifies a push for greater female representation in Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
KKR plans to halve its stake in Kokusai Electric – report
Private equity firm KKR (KKR) to sell half its stake in Japanese semiconductor manufacturing company Kokusai Electric (KOKSF). Read more details here.
Japan’s Nikkei index reaches all-time high of 41,580
Feed by forecasts of strong Japanese and United States earnings, Tokyo's Nikkei index closed at an all-time high of 41, 589.17, officials said on Tuesday.
Wichita will soon be buzzing about the unique design, food at this east-side restaurant
Li and Lin are also the owners of Sapporo, the sushi restaurant at 8065 Peachtree Lane. Denise Neil The Wichita Eagle But when Wichitans get inside the restaurant after it opens later this month, they ... ( read original story ...)
Disney announces a new cruise ship will join their fleet, will set sail from Tokyo
Disney announced a new cruise ship that will be designed after the Wish and set sail from Tokyo in 2028. ( read original story ...)
Japan Navy helicopters’ fatal crash caused by inadequate instructions to crew, says probe report
A Japanese navy report says lack of instructions to the crew and their failure to keep a lookout and communicate led two Japanese navy helicopters to collide during nighttime training in April, ... ( read original story ...)
2024 Top Jobs in Japan Week 24
Check out the open positions in customer support, property management, graphic design and more in this week's Top Jobs in Japan! ( read original story ...)