Nearly one million travelers on international flights used the two major airports serving the Tokyo region during the recent spring holiday. The numbers for Narita and Haneda airports were about 60 ... ( read original story ...)
North Korean crypto thefts target Japan, Vietnam, Hong Kong
Hacker groups affiliated with North Korea have stolen $721 million from Japan since 2017, according to a study by ... Pyongyang is believed to have targeted the crypto assets of other countries to ...
North Korean hackers stole $721 million in cryptocurrency from Japan – Nikkei
TOKYO, May 15 (Reuters) - Hacker groups affiliated with North Korea have stolen $721 million worth of cryptocurrency assets from Japan since 2017, the Nikkei business daily reported on Monday, citing ...
The promise of crypto has not lived up to its initial excitement
Yet in Dubai, crypto talk remains boisterous. The emirate has opened its doors to the industry by creating a regulatory body dedicated to crypto that has created “much needed clarity”, argues Alex ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.81%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Precision Instruments, Rubber and Retail sectors led shares higher. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 0.81% to hit a new ...
Japan’s Nikkei hits 18-month high as investors cheer earnings
Japanese shares ended higher on Monday, with the Nikkei notching its highest close in 1-1/2 years as investors sought stocks with robust earnings, while the yen's weakness also boosted sentiment.
Hokkaido issues ‘bear warning’ after multiple sightings reported
The Hokkaido Prefectural Government has issued a "brown bear warning" after multiple sightings were reported near residential areas across ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Suspicious substance sparking alert at Yokohama Station thought to be strawberry jam
A suspicious plastic bag sparked an alert at JR Yokohama Station in the city's Nishi Ward on May 15, with firefighters turning up in hazma･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo International Fire And Safety Exhibition 2023
Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2023 - One of the largest exhibitions in Japan on firefighting and disaster preventi ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Japan’s Rakuten plans new share issue to raise around $2.2 billion -sources
Japan's Rakuten Group Inc is finalising plans to raise about $2.2 billion by issuing new shares, according to two people, in the e-commerce company's latest move to shore up its finances after years ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka hits the jackpot in bid to become Japan’s first casino resort
Osaka on Friday won the right to host Japan’s first casino resort, after the central government approved a plan that will bring gambling to the city’s Yumeshima island in the latter half of 2029.
Nikkei ends at fresh 1.5-yr high on weak yen, earnings hopes
The Nikkei stock index ended Monday at its highest level since November 2021, led by the buying of export-related issues on the back ...
Tokyo Markets End Higher On Cheaper Yen
Tokyo markets ended higher Monday, supported by a cheaper yen as investors shunned the currency under the Bank of Japan's monetary easing policies. The Nikkei index rose 0.81 percent, or 238.04 points ... ( read original story ...)
There’s a giant portrait of Ed Sheeran made from carnations at Tokyo Tower
This floral artwork to celebrate the release of Ed Sheeran's new album is on display at Tokyo Tower until May 17 ... ( read original story ...)
Samsung eyes chip facility in Japan amid thaw in Seoul-Tokyo relations
Samsung Electronics, the world’s top chipmaker by revenue, is reportedly considering building an additional research and development facility in Japan amid a thaw in Seoul-Tokyo relations. Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive-Japan’s Rakuten Plans to Raise Around $2.2 Billion Via New Share Issue -Sources
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's Rakuten Group Inc is finalising plans to raise about $2.2 billion by issuing new shares, according to two people, in the e-commerce company's latest move to shore up its ... ( read original story ...)