Each year, more than 20 people are killed or seriously hurt after one of the thousands of World War II bombs left by the U.S. and Japan explodes. ( read original story ...)
Japan Machine Tool Orders Fall Further
Japan's machine tool orders declined for the second straight month in November, as both domestic and foreign demand weakened, ... ( read original story ...)
The best times to visit Tokyo in 2023 – according to your interests
Looking to catch cherry blossoms or the summer festivals in Tokyo? This rough guide will help you plan your 2023 trip ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Needs Indian Tech Workers. But Do They Need Japan?
Recruiters call the push a crucial test of whether the world’s third-largest economy can compete with the U.S. and Europe for global talent. ( read original story ...)
Dogecoin Plummets 9% as Crypto Markets Flash Red
Dogecoin has led overnight losses among the market's top 10 largest cryptocurrencies, shedding around 9% over the past 24 hours.
S Korea says crypto-fugitive Do Kwon is in Serbia
South Korean authorities say they believe Do Kwon, the failed cryptocurrency boss behind the $40bn (£32.7bn) collapse of the terraUSD and Luna tokens, is hiding in Serbia. The Seoul Southern District ...
Japan weighs axing tax breaks for pure gasoline cars in 2025
Japan is set to exclude pure gasoline vehicles from tax breaks irrespective of fuel economy performance starting in 2025, Nikkei has learned. The government and the ruling coalition are making final ...
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends lower on U.S. rate hikes, recession concerns
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed lower Monday on renewed concerns over an economic recession triggered by the U.S. Federal Reserve continuing to hike its interest rates. The 225-issue ...
Delayed pick for 2030 Winter Olympics host puts Sapporo in a bind
The IOC’s announcement could further complicate the city’s effort, as bid supporters and opponents face off next year — especially in April’s local elections. ( read original story ...)
Fearless Butler confident of slaying ‘Monster’ Inoue
Paul Butler said he "fears no one" as the underdog prepares to face Japan's unbeaten Naoya Inoue in Tokyo on Tuesday to become undisputed bantamweight world champion. ( read original story ...)
Japan moves to shed pacifist ways with major defense buildup
Japan is looking to buy hundreds of U.S.-built Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of an unprecedented defense buildup. ( read original story ...)
Japan picks ‘war’ as kanji character of the year
Japan chose the kanji character for war on Monday as the symbol for 2022 after a year marked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe. ( read original story ...)
NZ business needs to look to Japan for opportunities – business adviser
New Zealand businesses need to wake up to the trade possibilities in Japan in order to lessen their dependence on China, Annette Azuma, a business adviser with accounting firm Baker Tilly Staples ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Large Manufacturers’ Sentiment Deteriorates Sharply In Q4
Japan large manufacturers' sentiment deteriorated notably in the fourth quarter, the business outlook survey published by the ... ( read original story ...)
Live news: South Korea says crypto fugitive Do Kwon is hiding in Serbia
South Korean prosecutors believe that Do Kwon, the failed entrepreneur behind the $40bn implosion of the terraUSD and Luna tokens, is hiding in Serbia as they intensify their months-long global ...
Losing your life savings on crypto is a Brexit opportunity
An FT column offering a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Rutherford Hall, critical communications strategist ...