South Korea said on Saturday it will consult with Naver , after media reported that the domestic internet company was under pressure from Japan to divest from a venture, adding that its companies ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business leaders concerned over weaker yen after BOJ decision
Business leaders in Japan have increased calls on the country's central bank to make an adjustment after the yen fell further against the dollar on Friday. The drop followed a decision by the Bank of ... ( read original story ...)
Fans flock to Hokkaido station featured in film as train line section closes
A remote train station on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido that served as a filming location for the award-winning 1999 ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, yen plunges to historic low
The Bank of Japan decided to keep its interest rates on hold this week, a move expected by many but still significant as it followed a record plunge of the ...
I’ve Been in Crypto Since 2011: Here’s What I’ve Learned
Navigating cryptocurrencies as an investment can be difficult, thanks to the volatility and the hype. Here’s what Newsweek expert Miranda Marquit has learned about investing in crypto.
Tech shows offer Tokyo residents a glimpse of life in 2050
A new exhibition in Tokyo allows visitors to experience the new technologies of the future. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Minato Ward to dispatch native English speakers to all municipal kindergartens
The Minato Ward government in Japan's capital will start dispatching native English speakers to all municipal kindergartens in the ward as te ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for stealing chocolate from confectionery shop in Hokkaido
Police in Otaru, Hokkaido, have arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of theft after he allegedly stole a box of chocolates worth 1,069 yen from a confectionery store. Police said the incident ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese city loses residents’ personal data, which was on paper being transported on a windy day
The Aichi prefectural government has issued an official apology for improper handling of the personal data of 121 resident households. The incident took place on April 19 and involved data pertaining ... ( read original story ...)
Tourists behaving so badly Japan decides to ‘stop them taking photos’ of Mount Fuji
Snap-happy tourists will be blocked from taking pictures of Japan’s highest mountain Mount Fuji. The extreme move comes in a bid to prevent badly behaved visitors from getting their Insta-worthy image ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Chops Around $64K, With Japanese Yen’s Tumble Maybe Signaling ‘Currency Turmoil,’ Analyst Says
The Japanese yen fell Friday to its weakest level against the U.S. dollar since 1990. Bitcoin remained flat around $64,000 as some altcoins slid lower. Intervention may follow soon if yen devaluation ...
Bank of Japan Holds Policy Rate Steady Amid Lower-than-Expected Inflation
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate unchanged at 0% to 0.1% after its monetary policy meeting. This comes after Tokyo's April inflation was lower than expected at 1.6% ...
Who Are Naomi Osaka’s Parents? Meet The Tennis Pro’s Super-Supportive Mom And Dad
Tennis star Naomi Osaka is back! After bringing her daughter Shai into the world in July, the four-time Grand Slam winner has officially made her return to tennis. Recently, Naomi played in the Madrid ... ( read original story ...)
USS George Washington Heads to Japan, Ending Troubled Shipyard Stay That Included String of Suicides
The aircraft carrier USS George Washington is finally underway to its new homeport in Japan, following six arduous years in a Virginia shipyard that included reports of difficult living conditions and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan launches $6bn-plus space fund to bolster private ventures
TOKYO -- Japan has launched a 1 trillion yen ($6.43 billion) fund for private space development, planning to subsidize as much as 100% of R&D costs by startups and universities in order to bolster ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Earthquake: Magnitude 6.3 Quake Strikes Shikoku Island, No Tsunami Threat
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the west coast of Shikoku island on Wednesday night, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. There have been reports of aftershocks of 4.3, 3.1, and 5.0, ( read original story ...)