A pipe-like object was thrown near Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida while he was delivering a outdoor speech in the western city of Wakayama on Saturday, Japanese media reported. ( read original story ...)
EDITORIAL: Osaka picked as site for Japan’s 1st casino; plan beset by concerns
A contentious plan to build Japan’s first casino in the city of Osaka is finally moving forward even though many questions remain unanswered. Will the project really help revitalize the local economy? ( read original story ...)
Osaka had winning hand all along for casino resort project
Osaka had a winning hand from the outset when it came to hosting Japan’s first integrated casino resort. Submissions for two casino plans were made to the government in April 2022. One was a project ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, US agree to cooperate on geothermal energy
Japan and the United States have agreed to cooperate on developing geothermal energy, one of the most plentiful resources on this volcanic island chain ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prime Minister Safely Evacuated After Blast
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was about to give a campaign speech in the western Japanese city of Wakayama when a loud explosion was heard. ( read original story ...)
G7 needs to help emerging countries in reducing emissions, Japan’s Nishimura says
Nishimura Yasutoshi, Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura and other delegates attend the opening session of G7 Ministers? Meeting on Climate, Energy ( read original story ...)
G7 talks on energy, environment open in Sapporo
The G7 Ministers' Meeting on Climate, Energy, and Environment has opened in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo. ( read original story ...)
Osaka man who found wallet stuffed with cash sues owner over lack of ‘gratitude’
Earlier this year, a 70-year-old man living in Osaka City's Nishi Ward lodged a suit after finding a wallet with more than 400,000 yen in cash but failed to receive any recompense from the owner of th ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, India, France set plan for Sri Lanka debt talks
Japan, India, and France are leading a new push to help Sri Lanka battle a debt crisis. Their plan calls on nations lending money to the South Asian country to enter talks on payment terms and take ...
Japan Photo Journal: Victims of Kumamoto Earthquake commemorate on 7th anniv.
In April 2016, two earthquakes registering a maximum of 7 on Japan's 7-point seismic intensity scale struck the region -- a first in recorded history. Including disaster-related deaths, 276 people ... ( read original story ...)
An earthquake made Makoto Shinkai a disaster artist. Now he’s confronting it head-on
Tōhoku earthquake changed his career. With the new film 'Suzume,' the Japanese filmmaker recounts it directly for the first time. ( read original story ...)
75% of Americans don’t trust crypto—and nearly half of traders say their investments have performed worse than expected
Nearly half of Americans who are familiar with cryptocurrency aren't confident in its safety and reliability, a new Pew Research Center survey finds.
Crypto Market Maker DWF Labs’ More Than $200M in Deals Blur What ‘Investing’ Means
DWF Labs made headlines with flurry of investments in crypto projects such as CryptoGPT or Synthetix. A closer examination reveals that many of their deals aren’t typical venture capital investments.
Buterin lays out Ethereum’s next move, and crypto mining firm Bitdeer goes public: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry.
Buffett Raises His Japanese Bets, as Prospects for Beaten-Down Stocks Brighten
Japan continues to suffer from slow growth and an aging population. But beyond those macro problems, a stronger yen and tighter monetary policy could catalyze a much-needed shift from exports to ...
Rare swords linked to Tokugawa clan on display for 1st time in Nagoya
A special exhibit of eight Japanese swords bearing the Tokugawa family crest and the name of a famous swordsmith began on April 13 in Toyota･･･ ... ( read original story ...)