Still, Hajime Takata expressed hope for a virtuous economic cycle to be realized in the country, pointing to "emerging signs of changes." ...
Japan’s Niseko ski resorts cutting occupancy amid staff shortage
Niseko, a world-famous ski resort area in Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido, is suffering a severe labor shortage, forcing some hotels and resorts to operate at reduced occupancy heading ... ( read original story ...)
At 2022’s close, all quiet on the crypto fashion front
Digital currencies have had a difficult end to 2022, but what does that spell for fashion brands who pushed them all year?
BOJ’s Takata Says Not Time to End Yield Curve Control: Nikkei
Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata told the Nikkei newspaper it is not time to end yield curve control, indicating that he sees a need for the central bank to continue its ultra-easy monetary ...
BOJ policymaker Takata rules out ending yield cap – Nikkei
Japan's economy is not yet in a phase where the central bank can end yield curve control (YCC), its board member Hajime Takata was quoted as saying by the Nikkei daily, brushing aside the chance of a ...
Survivor of 1945 Tokyo Air Raid recounts bombing experience, sympathizes with people in Ukraine
An 88-year-old man who survived the Tokyo Air Raid in the final phase of World War II has recounted his experience of the U.S. bombing in a n ... ( read original story ...)
Albanian long jumper, officials accused of submitting false information to secure spot in 2020 Tokyo Olympics
Izmir Smajlaj was given a spot in the Tokyo Olympics after being named the winner of a 2021 competition in Albania ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com CEO has history of red flags including bankruptcy and quick exits
Before Crypto.com, Kris Marszalek left behind a trail of personal bankruptcy, offshore payments, and a corporate collapse that separated users from their funds.
Who’s snitching on the big crypto group chat?
So I guess I’ll start with the thing that raised my eyebrows: a group chat the Journal reports was called “Exchange coordination.” What? Like, okay, we have Zhao and Bankman-Fried, okay. Also in these ...
BOJ’s Takata: Japan Not in Phase to Remove Yield Curve Control – Nikkei
Japan's economy is not yet in a phase where the central bank can end yield curve control, Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata said in an interview with the Nikkei newspaper published on Saturday.
WWE Rumors on Sasha Banks to NJPW and William Regal; Becky Lynch Still Injured
Bleacher Report catches you up on the latest news from the WWE Universe and All Elite Wrestling. Sasha Banks Reportedly Expected to Attend NJPW ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto: Founder of Bankrupt Celsius Calls on Elon Musk For Help
Three Arrows Capital, or 3AC, had received significant sums of money from many crypto lenders like Celsius and Voyager Digital to invest. When the hedge fund was forced into liquidation, all its ...
Japan investigating repeated assaults by inmates at local prisons
An investigation has started regarding the repeated assaults at a prison in central Japan by inmates. The Nagoya Prison assaults on guards has led to a country-wide investigation. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka opens up on mental health journey as she prioritises her own obstacles
Former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka has done away with her previous coping methods of 'powering through' adversity and is determined to prioritise her own obstacles ahead of tennis ... ( read original story ...)
Could former PM’s assassination end the Moonies in Japan?
The Japanese government has launched a probe into the Unification Church, which could lead to it losing its legal status. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Billionaire’s Moon Flight On Elon Musk’s SpaceX Will Take Off With K-Pop Star TOP, DJ Steve Aoki, Youtuber Tim Dodd
Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, who earlier said he would make a "big announcement" on Dec. 9, revealed that K-pop star TOP and DJ Steve Aoki would be among the eight crew members that he plans ...