Ukrainian doubles tennis player Nadiya Kichenok refused to shake hands with Russian Anna Kalinskaya after winning the WTA 250 doubles tournament in Osaka, Japan on Sept. 16. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Innovative Approach To Crypto Token Equity Financing: A Game Changer For Startups?
In a groundbreaking move, Japan allows startups to leverage crypto tokens as an alternative to traditional stocks during public funding ventures. Th ...
Inside Tokyo’s luxurious Bulgari hotel: An oasis from which to explore all the Japanese capital has to offer
The Italian jewellery house’s new hotel has opened in a city with more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other, and a societal dedication to perfection, and the high-end hospitality here is ... ( read original story ...)
Lt. Governor positive about business, trade after leading delegation in Japan
A delegation led by Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton is back from Japan, and she believes the trade mission met its goal.“We are home to more Japanese businesses than any other Midwestern state, and our ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsui to comply with Arctic LNG 2-related U.S. sanctions
Japan's Mitsui said on Saturday it is committed to complying with restrictions in the wake of fresh U.S. sanctions related to Russia's Arctic LNG 2 liquefied natural gas project in which it holds a ... ( read original story ...)
Arm IPO: What You Need To Know
First, let’s define an anchor investor. An anchor investor is a strategic supporter of an IPO that buys a stake prior to the IPO’s initiation. The amount bought by the anchor investor is ...
Japan mulls legislating “security clearance” system in 2024
Japan is looking to legislate a "security clearance" system, which grants some individuals special access to classified government data, in 2024 to prevent critical information from leaking to ... ( read original story ...)
A Fast-Growing $17.7 Trillion Wall Street Crypto Earthquake Is Suddenly Hurtling Toward The Bitcoin And Ethereum Price
The bitcoin and crypto market has been primed for a $17.7 trillion upheaval that could play havoc with the bitcoin price and ethereum ...
SoftBank seeks OpenAI tie-up as Son plans deal spree after Arm IPO -FT
Japan's SoftBank is looking for deals in artificial intelligence, including a potential investment in OpenAI, after the blockbuster listing of its Arm unit, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.
Ramen shop owner fatally stabbed in Yokohama
A 33-year-old ramen died after being stabbed in his eatery in Yokohama on Friday night. According to police, the victim, Hiroki Ohashi, was found by his mother at around 7:15 p.m. at his ramen ... ( read original story ...)
Fire breaks out in Tokyo’s ‘Shibuya 109’ department store; no injuries
A fire occurred in the "Shibuya 109" department store in the capital's Shibuya Ward on the morning of Sept. 16, creating a commotion at the scene, but no injuries were reported.The local fire ... ( read original story ...)
US factory booms strengthen MUFG’s dominance in project finance, senior executive says
A U.S. factory construction boom driven by tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is helping Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) to shore up its dominance in project finance, a senior ...
VOX POPULI: Sapporo trumps Kanto for good manners on subway trains
Every time I visit Sapporo on business and ride the city’s subway, I am surprised that the seats marked “yusen seki” (priority seats) are invariably left unoccupied, even during rush hour. ( read original story ...)
Japanese football faces English-style hooliganism issue as violence contrasts with World Cup litter pickers
Clearing up stadiums at World Cups had given Japan’s football fans a glowing reputation, but they also include a darker element drawn to violence and vandalism. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on Wall St. gains, Arm’s successful IPO
Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday, boosted by Wall Street gains overnight amid improved sentiment following the successful market deb ...
Japan start-ups to ditch stocks for crypto – Details
Shifting gears in the financial landscape, Japan is breaking from its conservative stance on cryptocurrency. A nation traditionally seen as a stronghold of stock-driven fundraising for startups now ... ( read original story ...)