The move has helped increase interest in Taiwan among the Japanese public and promote the friendship between the two East Asian neighbors further. The friendship has evolved into bilateral ... ( read original story ...)
Russia ramps up military activities around Japan in ‘sabre-rattling’ move as Tokyo faces energy security dilemma
Military moves in waters disputed by Tokyo and Moscow come amid Japan's sanctions against Russia for Ukraine invasion Analysts say Tokyo has bigger concerns - how to ensure energy security while ... ( read original story ...)
Global markets eye looming central bank meetings
Global markets await major central bank meetings this week, which could make some shift in their monetary policy decisions amid the war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia affecting their economies. ( read original story ...)
Japan urges crypto exchanges to comply with Russian sanctions
Japan's Financial Services Agency and Ministry of Finance jointly announced penalties on crypto exchanges that do not comply with sanctions on Russia. ( read original story ...)
Chepngetich Wins In Nagoya In 2:17:18
Chepngetich wins in Nagoya in 2:17:18, becoming the first woman athlete in marathon history to receive the largest first prize in the world. The Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2022 was ... ( read original story ...)
Video: Late night footage emerges of Celtic great Nakamura’s pinpoint assist
Celtic great Shunsuke Nakamura is still producing the goods for table-toppers Yokohama FC in the J2 League with a pinpoint assist. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Brought to Tears After Being Heckled at Indian Wells
Naomi Osaka closed out her second round at Indian Wells in both defeat and tears after getting heckled early on in the match. After losing 6-0, 6-4 to Veronika Kudermetova, the four-time Grand Slam ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo registers 4,836 new COVID infections on March 14
Japan's capital reported 4,836 new COVID-19 cases on March 14, after recording 8,131 new cases the day before, the Tokyo Metropolitan Governm ... ( read original story ...)
White Day: Japan’s very own Valentine’s Day
Among many innovative inventions from Japan, we have the White Day, a different kind of Valentine's day for the East celebrated just a month from Valentine's day, on March 14 ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Firm Raises Stake in Swiss Bank in $26.5 Million Tie-Up
CoinShares International Ltd. has increased its stake in Swiss-based online bank FlowBank SA, to 29.3% of the business in a 24.7 million franc ($26.5 million) transaction. ( read original story ...)
Sam Bankman-Fried says Biden’s crypto order won’t move the needle, but Cameron WInklevoss calls it a watershed. Here are the 8 top reaction quotes from crypto players.
President Joe Biden finally signed a executive order on crypto. Mike Novogratz and Antony Scaramucci were among those who welcomed it — but not everyone was fully convinced. ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com Strengthens UK Operations with Senior Hires
Crypto.com, the world's fastest growing cryptocurrency platform, has confirmed the appointment of a number of senior hires in London as it continues to build capability and presence for UK operations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends higher as oil prices, COVID cases drop
Japan's Nikkei index closed higher on Monday, supported by a retreat in crude oil as investors turned more optimistic over the Russia-Ukraine peace talks. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei gains as oil declines, COVID cases drop
Japan's Nikkei stock index advanced on Monday, supported by a retreat in crude oil as investors turned more optimistic over the Russia-Ukraine crisis. ( read original story ...)
Information on Living in Japan for International Students
According to the new residency management system in place since July 9, 2012, foreign nationals residing in Japan are issued a Resident Card in place of the Alien Registration Certificate. The ... ( read original story ...)
Short Interest in The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited (OTCMKTS:YORUY) Rises By 50.0%
The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited (OTCMKTS:YORUY – Get Rating) saw a significant increase in short interest during the month of February. As of February 28th, there was short interest totalling 600 ... ( read original story ...)