A labor standards office in central Japan has certified that the suicide of a young man who worked for a high-pressure gas manufacturing and･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
5.1-magnitude quake hits 15 km SW of Gobō, Japan — USGS
BEIJING, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 15 km SW of Gobō, Japan at 2234 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 39.3 km, was ... ( read original story ...)
Top Crypto gainers on 31 October- RUNE, BTT, And SOL
The global crypto market remains in an uptrend today with Bitcoin leading the altcoins and meme coins to rally. As the 2024 halving
Kung-fu shoe flipping tournament coming back to Yokohama Chinatown
That’s why we should all head down to Yokohama Chinatown on 3 November and take part in the 2023 Kung-fu Shoe Flying World Championships. This is quite likely the only organized tournament devoted to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Philippines in Final Stages of Talks on Security Aid – Japan Govt Spokesperson
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's top government spokesperson said on Wednesday that Japan is in the final stages of negotiations with the Philippines on what equipment to offer to Manila and when to sign an agreement under Tokyo's official security assistance programme. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s yen slides broadly as BOJ policy tweak seen inadequate
The yen slumped across the board on Tuesday, dropping to a fresh 15-year low against the euro and a new one-year trough versus the dollar, after a small step by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) toward ending years of monetary stimulus failed to appease some investors who had expected a bigger move. ( read original ...
Japan’s $112.15 Billion Lifeline: An Economic Package to Counter Inflation
As the specter of inflation looms over global economies, Japan is forging its path of resilience. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government is readying a formidable economic package of approximately ... ( read original story ...)
1st LD Writethru: 5.1-magnitude quake hits 15 km SW of Gobō, Japan — USGS
BEIJING, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 jolted 15 km SW of Gobō, Japan at 2234 GMT on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 39.3 km, was ... ( read original story ...)
3 things we might see from crypto as 2023 winds to an end
Don’t be surprised if we see more investment, more regulation and more artificial intelligence defining crypto during the last two months of 2023.
Yokohama unveils Geolandar CV 4S
Yokohama has unveiled the new Geolandar CV 4S, a comprehensive all-season tyre for crossover SUVs. The demands on tyres for SUVs are varied and challenging, as they need to be able to take on all road ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Huge Crowd Flock To Celebrate 2023 Halloween In Osaka
Huge crowds flocked to the popular Osaka spot to experience the famous costume-wearing revelry on Tuesday, October 31, Halloween night. Since it coincided with the third game of the Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Billionaire treats 1,200 employees plus families to Tokyo Disney trip for company anniversaries
Workers from Citadel's Asia-Pacific offices got to hit up Tokyo Disney with their loved ones on Ken Griffin’s dime as they commemorated a pair of recent milestones. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares rebound as BoJ tweaks yield policy
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday as investors breathed a sigh of relief after the Bank of Japan only tweaked its loose monetary policy. The benchmark Nikkei index, which traded lower before the central bank’s decision, firmed to close up 0.53 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity squeezed by weak demand, inflation in Oct – PMI
Japan's factory activity contracted for a fifth straight month in October, a survey showed on Wednesday, as subdued demand and inflationary pressures squeezed businesses. The final au Jibun Bank Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan on standby to deal with ‘one-sided’ yen moves – top FX diplomat
Japan's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Wednesday authorities were on standby to respond to recent "one-sided, sharp" moves in the yen, escalating his warning to investors against pushing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top FX diplomat says recent yen moves one-sided, speculative
Japan's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Wednesday authorities were on standby to respond to recent "one-sided, sharp" moves in the yen, escalating his warning to investors against pushing ... ( read original story ...)