A man walks out form a branch of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group's bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ in Tokyo, Japan, February 1, 2016. REUTERS/Yuya Shino/File Photo ...
Osaka crashes out, Raducanu cruises in Madrid
Naomi Osaka joined several other big names in falling to a second-round exit at the Madrid Open, although Emma Raducanu cruised to a routine straight-sets win o ... ( read original story ...)
Court partly overturns damages for hecklers removed from Abe speech
The Sapporo High Court on Thursday partially overturned a lower court ruling for the Hokkaido government to pay two hecklers damage ... ( read original story ...)
Kawaii! Streetwise alpacas bring fans flocking in Tokyo
After brushing and combing, Satsuki-chan and Akane-chan are ready to hit the streets of Tokyo where, unruffled by the hustle and bustle, they even manage to cur ... ( read original story ...)
Faroe Islands’ Historic Postal Service Embraces Blockchain With Weather-Influenced Crypto Stamps
The Faroe Islands recently pioneered a new series of digital stamps, the "Stamps of Maybe," with VariusSystems, displaying bold new leadership during the crypto winter.
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.92%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Thursday, as losses in the Insurance, Paper & Pulp and Rubber sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 0.92%. The best ...
Japan’s Nikkei retreats as chip shares lose momentum; Panasonic surges
Japan's Nikkei gauge fell on Thursday, snapping a two-day advance, as investors locked in profits from a recent surge in semiconductor shares.
3 nurses reported to prosecutors over 2018 mishap leaving boy in coma at Nagoya hospital
Papers on three nurses at a hospital here were sent to prosecutors on June 21 over a 2018 incident in which a baby boy went into a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Cosmo wins unconventional vote on ‘poison pill’ against activist
Cosmo Energy Holdings' shareholders approved a "poison pill" takeover defence on Thursday, in a controversial vote that excluded certain activist shareholders and has implications for hostile takeover attempts in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan raises view on employment in June for first time in 11 months
Japan's employment trends showed "improvement recently", the government said in its latest monthly assessment of the economy, noting a decline in the jobless rate and the positive impact of bigger ... ( read original story ...)
Security footage of Sri Lankan who died in detention cell shown for 1st time in Japan court
Security camera footage of a Sri Lankan woman who died while detained at an immigration facility here was shown for the first time at the Nagoya District Court on June 21 as part of a suit filed by ... ( read original story ...)
Just Announced! The Pokémon World Championships – A Cultural Extravaganza Descends on Yokohama August 2023
Get ready, Trainers! The highly anticipated Pokémon World Championships 2023 (WCS2023) is making its way to Yokohama, Japan. With over 1,000 players flying in from all corners of the globe, this is ... ( read original story ...)
Soccer-Canada players want pay dispute settled before leaving for World Cup
FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Soccer Football - Women - Gold medal match - Sweden v Canada - International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan - August 6, 2021. Canada players pose for a team group ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo residents find comfort in fluffy, street-strolling alpacas
The quiet of early morning streets in one downtown Tokyo neighbourhood is broken by joggers, parents with children in strollers - and a pair of alpacas, out for their daily constitutional walk. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end mixed as Japan optimism offset by weak tech shares
Tokyo stocks finished mixed Thursday as continuing bullishness toward Japanese equities and hopes for a recovery in inbound tourism were offset by technology shares that tracked their U.S. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Cosmo Wins Shareholder Nod for ‘Poison Pill’ Against Activist
Cosmo, Japan's third-biggest oil refiner and 20% owned by a group ... The group, which called for a spin-off of Cosmo's renewable energy business and a consolidation of refineries, has argued that ... ( read original story ...)