Photograph by Dick Thomas JohnsonUsed under the CC BY 2.0 license. See the original story in Japanese. Tokyo-headquartered Ignition Point, offering digital transformation support for enterprises ... ( read original story ...)
All-Japan committee meets to promote Sapporo Olympic bid
Yasuhiro Yamashita, the head of the Japanese Olympic Committee, acknowledged the biggest stumbling block to holding the Olympics is the billions in costs. However, in another breath on Tuesday at a so ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Opn raises $120 million, becomes rare unicorn
Digital payments processor Opn, formerly known as Synqa, said it had raised $120 million in a Series C+ funding round, becoming a rare unicorn, or startup worth more than $1 billion, in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan announces fresh sanctions against Russia
Tokyo, May 10 (EFE).- Japan Tuesday announced a new round of sanctions against Russia for committing crimes against humanity in its war against Ukraine. They include the freezing of assets of 141 ... ( read original story ...)
60-meter-long spiral slide opens at Osaka’s iconic Tsutenkaku Tower
The new attraction, named Tower Slider, takes people from the third floor of the observation tower at 22 meters above ground to the first basement floor. ( read original story ...)
Japan jeers at ‘terrifying’ mascot for Osaka World Expo: ‘My gods, who approved that monstrosity?’
The official mascot of the 2025 Osaka World Expo has a drippy blue body and bulging red head with five eyes pointing in different directions Suggestions for a name - after organisers asked the public ... ( read original story ...)
TV Binges, Heated Toilets Targeted in Tokyo’s Energy Saving Push
Japan's capital is joining governments globally in asking citizens to save power by unplugging energy-hungry appliances. ( read original story ...)
Japan gears up to confront China as tension escalates in Taiwan Strait: Report
Japan has started taking measures to build its strength as the Taiwan conflict flare-up will lead to its active involvement, the report said. China wooed the Solomon Islands and forced it to drop its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan household spending beats expectations, but inflation risks loom
Japan's household spending fell in March for the first time in three months, though the 2.3% drop was smaller than expected, as consumers remained cautious despite some easing of COVID-19 curbs. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Crash Latest Update: Why Is Cryptocurrency Market Crashing and What Is Top 10 Crypto Prices Now?
Cryptocurrency Market Crash News and Crypto Prices Today in India (May 10, 2022): The global crypto market cap has now shrunk to $1.41 trillion! ( read original story ...)
Smart Money Podcast: Bitcoin 401(k)s and Choosing the Best Crypto
Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion about cryptocurrencies coming to Fidelity 401(k) plans. Then ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto investors alert! GST Council mulling 28% tax on Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies
The services such as crypto mining along with sales and purchases are likely to attract the 28 per cent GST if the proposal goes through in the next GST meeting, according to reports. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls for 2nd day, Sony drops ahead of results
Japan's Nikkei share average fell for a second day on Tuesday, following a selloff on Wall Street overnight as investors worried about aggressive policy tightening by the Federal Reserve. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
TDK to build $380m EV component factory in Japan
Japanese electronics manufacturer TDK will spend roughly 50 billion yen ($383 million) to construct a domestic factory that makes parts for electric vehicles, Nikkei has learned, in a move that ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan policymakers unwavering on easy policy stance
TOKYO, May 9 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan (BOJ) policymakers remained unwavering in their resolve to keep massive monetary stimulus, even as some saw signs of change in the country's low-inflation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to decide Russia oil embargo timing while weighing impact on economy
Japan will decide the timing and method of a Russian oil embargo while considering the possible economic impact, its industry minister said on Tuesday, after Tokyo agreed on a ban with other Group of ... ( read original story ...)