Japan’s exports expanded at the weakest pace in over two years amid a global economic slowdown, an outcome that adds to uncertainty over the country’s growth outlook amid speculation Prime Minister ...
Japan Focus: Sapporo’s AI-developed alcoholic beverage, Kirin’s focus on functional drinks, international food trade collaborations and more
Sapporo’s AI-developed alcoholic beverage, Kirin’s focus on functional drinks, Japan’s new international trade agreements to boost food security, increased consumption of fruits and vegetables, and ... ( read original story ...)
Woman arrested after allegedly spraying substance at Osaka store, sending 14 to hospital
A 33-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday for allegedly spraying a substance in the restroom of an Osaka department store the previous day, sending 14 people to the hospital with pain in their eyes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Export Growth Slowed in May
The country’s export growth slowed in May, primarily due to a decrease in shipments to Asia and China. ( read original story ...)
There’s a ‘structural change’ going on in Japan’s business environment, analyst says
Dong Chen of Pictet Wealth Management cites signs such as first-quarter gross domestic product numbers and improving domestic consumption. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Altcoins Lead Slide After Fed Raises Possibility of Rate Hikes
Prices in the cryptocurrency market slumped across the board after the Federal Reserve signaled the possibility of resuming its interest-rate hikes after pausing its tightening cycle.
Crypto Exodus: The Economic Implications of Offshore Migration
Regulatory actions drive U.S. crypto businesses offshore, threatening economic growth and innovation in the sector.
Japan is home to the world’s longest-living people—here’s the 5-minute exercise they do every single day
Looking to start your day off right? Try this 5-minute movement that the oldest people in Japan do every morning. ( read original story ...)
Crypto has attracted so many charlatans and needs to be regulated, says Rep. Brad Sherman
U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman of the House Financial Services Committee joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the upcoming Fed announcement, the SEC regulatory action on crypto companies, and the need for bank ...
Former Cy Young Winner’s Agent Speaks Out Against Most Recent Rape Allegation
After serving a multi-year suspension in the majors for violating the league's domestic violence policy, former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer is currently pitching in Japan. While pitching for the ... ( read original story ...)
Disney relaunches exclusive 24-day ‘around the world’ tour to San Francisco, Tokyo and more—it costs $115,000 a person
Travelers on the exclusive Adventures by Disney tour will visit 12 theme parks and three iconic landmarks including the Taj Mahal and the Eiffel Tower. ( read original story ...)
Harry Potter fans prepare for opening of new theme park in Tokyo
Harry Potter film was released, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is about to enjoy a new lease of life at the Warner Bros theme park in the Japanese capital. View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Biden Dispatching Sullivan to Tokyo for Talks With Japan, Philippines, South Korea
U.S.-China relations have been strained throughout Biden's tenure. China launched military exercises last year around Taiwan after then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., visited the democratically ... ( read original story ...)
Police investigating spray attack in Osaka department store restroom, suspect at large
Police in the western Japanese city of Osaka said Wednesday they are searching for a suspect who sprayed an unknown liquid on several wo ... ( read original story ...)
Chicago family desperate for answers after woman goes missing on trip to Japan
Is she being being held somewhere against her will? Is she hurt? There’s nothing we can even do,’ Kandace Schipper’s brother-n-law says ( read original story ...)
Baseball: DeNA’s Trevor Bauer goes distance for 1st time in Japan
Trevor Bauer struck out 12 in a three-hit victory as the Central League's DeNA BayStars beat the Pacific League's Nippon Ham Fight ... ( read original story ...)