Japan's yen fell dangerously close to its lowest value in 24 years in early trading in the United States on Friday, which could trigger new economic challenges globally. ( read original story ...)
Japan fears China sees Russia’s war in Ukraine as model for Asia dominance
Japan will undertake a major military upgrade to deter a war involving China, an overhaul that could include weapons capable of striking the communist regime. ( read original story ...)
Japan is reopening for tour groups: What you need to know now
Japan has been one of the world’s last COVID-19 travel ban holdouts — it has been closed to all tourists since 2020. However, after launching a series of very restrictive “test tours” last month, the ... ( read original story ...)
Denso may consider spinning off chip business, Bloomberg says citing executive
Japan's Denso Corp, a major manufacturer of semiconductors used in automobiles and a leading supplier to Toyota Motor Corp, may consider spinning off its chip business, a top executive told Bloomberg ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: A crypto-based dossier could help prove Russia committed war crimes
In early March, a Telegram user posted a photo of wreckage at a school in a suburb of Kharkiv, Ukraine. The photo showed the side of a classroom with a large blast hole and a pile of debris including ... ( read original story ...)
American Express announces its first US crypto rewards credit card
The credit card giant is launching its crypto offering following similar launches from competitors MasterCard and Visa. ( read original story ...)
Japan central bank edges closer to intervention in currency market
Japan’s government and central bank said yesterday they were concerned by recent sharp falls in the yen in a rare joint statement, the strongest warning to date that Tokyo could intervene to support ... ( read original story ...)
Harry Potter Cafe opening in Tokyo and the menu is nothing short of spellbinding【Photos】
The main book series of Harry Potter officially ended in Japan when the The Deathly Hallows was released back in 2008, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 champions leading the line for World Triathlon Championship Series in Leeds
British Olympic champions Alex Yee and Georgia Taylor-Brown headline the fields in the elite races at the World Triathlon Championship Series event ... ( read original story ...)
Toy Story Mania Added to Disney Premier Access Paid Line-Skip Service at Tokyo DisneySea Starting June 10
Toy Story Mania will join the roster of Disney Premier Access paid line-skip eligible attractions at Tokyo DisneySea starting June 10. ( read original story ...)
Urban design: The Tokyo Toilets project
Ban's Toumei is a public toilet, nice and brightly coloured, that the whole world can see into. The name means "transparent". When you go in and close the door, however, the walls become opaque. ( read original story ...)
Japan to continue increasing defense spending over next five years
The prime minister has also warned against shrugging off Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “someone else’s problem,” describing the attack as having shaken the very foundation of the international order ... ( read original story ...)
Japan begins to reopen borders to foreign tourists
Japan is now accepting applications for foreign tourists to visit the country after restricting visitors amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The country will begin allowing tourists on guided tours and will ... ( read original story ...)
Luxembourg goes multiverse for Osaka
Luxembourg’s pavilion at the 2025 World Expo Osaka will be built in the image of a project by architectural firm SteinmetzDeMeyer in collaboration with Jangled Nerves which was selected among 11 other ... ( read original story ...)
Ryugu asteroid samples contain clues to origin of life, Japan scientists say
The finding included nearly two dozen types of amino acids in the sample, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency reported. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Exchange Layoffs: Here’s What’s Happening
Many Layoffs are happening in crypto companies and the cryptocurrency market is equally affected by the ongoing bearish phase in the world. ( read original story ...)