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Wim Wenders to head jury of Tokyo International Film Festival 2023
German filmmaker Wim Wenders, known for works including "Wings of Desire" and "Perfect Days," has been appointed president of the international jury at the 36th Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF ... ( read original story ...)
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Risky Japan Trade Seeded a Crypto Empire
Fried’s new crypto trading firm makes big money on a Japan crypto trade, but early Alameda Research employees start asking questions.
Japan yields decline as bets climb for BOJ to keep status quo
The yields on Japanese government bonds fell on Monday as investors strengthened bets for the Bank of Japan to leave stimulus settings unchanged at its meeting this week. The 10-year JGB yield fell 1 ...
K&L Gates Lands Tokyo Finance Partner BCLP
Dominic Gregory, a former Tokyo managing partner at Ashurst, has returned to Japan to join K&L Gates from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner. K&L Gates added finance lawyer Dominic Gregory as a partner in ...
Japan entertainment company launches probe into sexual abuse allegations against founder
TOKYO -- An investigation by a major Japanese talent agency into sexual abuse allegations against its founder won’t address monetary or criminality questions but rather aims to prevent such cases in the future, the lead investigator said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Column: Emissions watchers wary of Japan’s power saving pleas
The Japanese government has called for homes and businesses to curb power use this summer, but emissions trackers are still bracing for a sharp uptick in Japan's power pollution as higher temperatures trigger increased air conditioner use. ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes northern Japan
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake shook Japan’s northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. No tsunami warning was issued. There were no reports of problems at the nuclear plants in the area or of ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei gains for second day amid surge in pharma shares
Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a second day on Monday, buoyed by a rally in shares of domestic drugmakers and a strong end to the week for Wall Street on Friday. The Nikkei added 0.69% to ...
Hearing for Abe murder suspect cancelled over suspicious object: Japan media
A pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was cancelled Monday after a suspicious object was delivered to the court, local media said.Tetsuya Yamagami ... ( read original story ...)
Someone keeps stealing urinal drain grates in Japan that cost less than $5 each, and the police can’t figure out why
The drain grates keep disappearing on weekdays from bathrooms near the airport, even after the staff have replaced the lids, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Here’s Why Bitcoin’s Support is Holding at $25K
The unwieldiness of Binance's corporate structure, which bears similarities to FTX, will likely hurt it in the eyes of regulators.
DOJ reveal identity of Russian hackers believed to be behind epic Mt. Gox bitcoin theft
The men are charged with orchestrating what was then the largest cryptocurrency hack in history — a theft that would amount to nearly $18 billion today.
Crypto prices stabilize after plunging on SEC crackdown jitters
Crypto prices are showing signs of stabilizing after a market sell-off last week sparked by the SEC’s lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase. Crypto prices are showing signs of stabilizing Monday after a sharp market sell-off last week sparked by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission suing Coinbase and Binance for securities violations.
Tokyo Film Festival Names Wim Wenders 2023 Jury President
German filmmaking legend Wim Wenders will head up this year’s competition jury for the Tokyo International Film Festival, organizers announced on Monday. Wenders is currently riding high — and his ... ( read original story ...)
Deadly earthquake strikes Japan, leaves trail of damage
The earthquake was rated at a slightly higher magnitude of 6.5 on the Japan Meteorological Agency's scale, following the agency's initial rating of 6.3, according to Reuters. ( read original story ...)