South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Kim Jong Un's military had fire 2 short-range missiles into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Chicago woman who went missing while traveling in Japan has been found, family says
We’re grateful for every email, call, and share and are now focused on bringing her home safely,” Kandace Schipper's sister Nicole Willea said. ( read original story ...)
Japan negotiates on artillery shells for Ukraine – WSJ
Japan has been negotiating the supply of artillery shells to the US to increase its stockpile for Ukraine, as Tokyo seeks a workaround to help Kyiv in its counteroffensive despite restrictions on arms ... ( read original story ...)
Surfer Jordy Smith qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics after Tokyo injury heartbreak
After South African surfer Jordy Smith missed out on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with a knee injury, he secured his place at the 2024 Games in Paris through the ISA World Surfing Games in El Salvador. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei surrenders gains to end lower after four-day rally
Japan's Nikkei share average gave back its gains to inch lower on Thursday as investors locked in profits after the index's sharp gains in a four-session winning run. The Nikkei index ended 0.05% ...
Bank of Japan likely to keep monetary easing amid inflation, wage uncertainty
The Bank of Japan is widely expected to maintain ultralow interest rates at a two-day policy meeting from Thursday, as uncertainty lo ...
Nagoya officials ‘sorry’ for failing to halt abuse hurled at forum
NAGOYA--City officials apologized on June 14 for failing to stop discriminatory remarks against a wheelchair-user who asked at a public forum for an elevator to be installed in Nagoya Castle. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Games bribery case: Ex-official of publisher Kadokawa found guilty
A former senior official of Japanese publisher Kadokawa has been found guilty of bribery in connection with the company's bid to win a sponsorship deal for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
Air Force issues ‘all clear’ after bomb-threat evacuations at US airlift hub in Tokyo
The Air Force has issued an all-clear following a bomb threat that emptied wing headquarters and the base exchange Thursday morning at the home of U.S. Forces Japan. ( read original story ...)
Personal Finance: It’s finally time to buy Japan, just look at Warren Buffet
If the reason to invest in Japan is because solid but cheap stocks are likely to get less cheap, they are probably best held over the medium term. In 2020, Warren Buffet bought into a large group of ...
Osaka in uphill battle to eradicate street smoking by 2025 Expo
The city announced plans last year to expand no-smoking areas to cover the entire city by 2025 while increasing the number of authorized smoking sections. ( read original story ...)
More non-gaming assets would up Osaka IR rev: consultancy
The firm released on Tuesday a report stating that if the Osaka integrated resort (IR) followed the ‘Singapore IR model’, adding commercial, theme park and marine leisure facilities to its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will stop yen decline beyond USD/JPY 145, most economists say: Reuters poll
Japan's government and central bank will act to stop the yen's decline if it depreciates to the 145 per U.S. dollar level, more than half of economists polled by Reuters said. ( read original story ...)
Japan opposition making final preparations to submit no-confidence vote on Friday -NTV
Japan's opposition is making final preparations to submit a no-confidence vote against the government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, NTV reported on Thursday, which could trigger the dissolution of parliament and a snap election. ( read original story ...)
Two Crypto Platforms Halt Withdrawals in an Echo of the Sector’s 2022 Woes
Two South Korea-linked crypto platforms halted withdrawals in the space of 24 hours, a reminder of the ongoing risks in the digital-asset sector following a spate of blowups sparked by a market rout ...
Is the US trying to kill crypto?
The campaign has yielded a steady drumbeat of charges against crypto firms and executives, alleging violations ranging from failing to register properly with authorities and provide adequate ...