TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s economy has recovered and is running near its full capacity in the second quarter, data from the central bank showed on Wednesday, adding to growing signs that conditions for ...
Japanese city of Nagoya bans walking on escalators
An ordinance to stop people from walking on escalators has been introduced in a city in Japan. The order went into effect in Nagoya on 1 October and prohibits people from walking on escalators in a ... ( read original story ...)
Portuguese pair arrested over attempt to smuggle $293K worth of cocaine at Tokyo airport
Two Portuguese nationals have been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle a total of 1.8 kilograms of wrapped cocaine inside their bodies a･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Surging Tokyo Property Prices Squeeze Out Young Professionals
TOKYO (Reuters) - Mie Kawamata dreamed of owning a home where she could tend a small garden and her 1-year-old daughter could play outside, yet still be close enough to commute to central Tokyo. But ... ( read original story ...)
Top 3 Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy in 2023 – Altcoins with Potential 10x Returns
Users can access verified predictive analytics and models through the yPredict DAO. Owning $YPRED allows the potential for a high Annual Percentage Yield (APY). $YPRED holders receive 10% of new subscription revenue and a share of 15% swap fees through a staking pool.
Investigation: Baltic-registered crypto firms service payments for Russian private army, allow sanctions evasion
By launching a licensing system for cryptocurrency companies, the Baltic country wanted to become the first in the European Union to regulate crypto business. Instead, Estonia became a haven for international crypto criminals attracted by the opportunity ...
Japan’s Nikkei tumbles to over four-month low as US yields rise
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average touched a more than four-month low on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street declines overnight after U.S. Treasury yields surged to fresh 16-year peaks amid the outlook ...
Naomi Osaka Announces Return to Professional Tennis in 2024 | VIDEO
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka announces return to professional tennis in 2024, the 25-year-old said in an interview with ESPN ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks down for 5th day on wariness over US economy
Tokyo stocks dropped Wednesday for the fifth straight day, with investors wary over the prospects of the U.S. economy after stronger- ... ( read original story ...)
This Tokyo kaiseki restaurant is one of the world’s 25 best restaurants for 2023
Tripadvisor's user-generated reviews ranked Ise Sueyoshi as the second-best fine dining restaurant in the world ... ( read original story ...)
5.6-magnitude quake hits Izu Islands, Japan — USGS
BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 jolted Izu Islands, Japan, at 0219 GMT on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The epicenter, with a depth of 15.9 km, was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Monopoly Authorities Approve Toho Cinemas’ Remedy for Anti-Competitive Film Booking System
At the time of the complaint, the Asahi Shimbun business newspaper mentioned ‘intimidation’ by Toho. But it did not explain in detail what it meant. Toho is Japan’s biggest industry player. It is ... ( read original story ...)
‘He’ll go through’: BBC pundit suggests Rangers set for talks with ‘high-energy, attacking’ manager
TalkSPORT reported on Monday that the Yokohama F. Marinos boss – who previously played for Rangers – is interested in discussing the Ibrox job. The Daily Record have now claimed that Muscat has even ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s property sector sees ‘golden period’ as foreign investments surge 45%
Foreign investments into Japan's real estate sector have been burgeoning in the past year, buoyed by a weak Japanese yen. ( read original story ...)
Japan May Become ‘Crypto El Dorado’ – South Korean Experts
Japan is aiming to become a crypto and Web3 “powerhouse,” South Korean analysts and experts believe. Find out more!
The First Day of the SBF Trial Was Like Crypto Prom
So muttered an experienced member of the press just before 8 a.m. on Tuesday as we stood outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, where the trial of fallen crypto titan Sam Bankman-Fried was set to begin. There were many, many others ...