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 ...)
Winklevoss Twins Say ‘War On Crypto’ Will Hurt Democrats
The billionaire co-founders of Gemini say that “crypto has already won the hearts and minds of Millennials and GenZ."
SoftBank readies meetings for massive Arm IPO as AI powers sharemarket
Artificial intelligence-backed stocks like Nvidia and Tokyo Electron are enjoying huge gains this year as investors pile into AI investments.
The magic continues with Harry Potter in Tokyo, and RWMF in Kuching
The Making of Harry Potter opens June 16; The Rainforest World Music Festival begins June 23 in Kuching, Sarawak. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation eases, goods close to consumers continue to rise
Japan's wholesale inflation slowed for a fifth consecutive month in May because of sliding fuel and commodity prices, data showed on Monday, a sign cost-push pressure that has driven up consumer ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s wholesale inflation eases for 5th straight month in May
Japanese wholesale prices rose 5.1% in May from a year earlier, slowing for the fifth straight month due to sliding fuel and raw material costs, central bank data showed on Monday. The rise in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rocked by Pokémon card crime spree as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal from shops: report
Shop owners in Japan selling Pokémon are experiencing a rise in thefts as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal these high sought-after items. ( read original story ...)
Geisha who debuted in Osaka 7 yrs after once giving up on dream determined to pursue career
A geisha, locally known as "geiko," who debuted in this western Japan city this past February, about seven years after once giving up on her ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
In Photos: Rookie geisha in Osaka determined to pursue traditional performing arts
Marizuru, second from right, entertains patrons with a party game using a folded screen, in Osaka's Chuo Ward on April 29, 2023. (Mainichi/Ai Kawahira ... ( read original story ...)