Tokyo stocks fell sharply Wednesday morning, with the Nikkei index briefly dropping more than 2 percent, stirred by concern over the possibility of additional COVID-19 lockdowns in China and the ... ( read original story ...)
Major Japan railway now powered only by renewable energy
Tokyo's Shibuya is famed for its Scramble Crossing, where crowds of people crisscross the intersection in a scene symbolizing urban Japan’s congestion and anonymity. It may have added another boasting ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Steakhouse opens in Moundsville
Do you like sushi or hibachi-style steak? If your answer is yes, then there is a place in Moundsville made just for you. The Osaka Steakhouse is now open for ... ( read original story ...)
Offshore well in Japan: Drilling to start imminently
Japanese independent Inpex will spud imminently an offshore exploration well in Japanese waters where years of geophysical studies have given rise to an expectation of an oil and/or gas discovery. An ... ( read original story ...)
WPP Appoints Kyoko Matsushita as Chief Executive Officer in Japan
WPP (NYSE: WPP) today announces the appointment of Kyoko Matsushita as CEO in Japan. In this new role, Kyoko will be responsible for WPPs ... ( read original story ...)
EXCLUSIVE Netflix inks Japan studio deal in anime push
Netflix Inc on Tuesday announced a multi-film deal with Japan's Studio Colorido, as the streaming giant ramps up its anime offering and looks to Asia for growth. ( read original story ...)
Apple Takes Issue With Japan’s Claims That It Should Allow Third-Party App Stores And Lower Platform Fees
Apple has taken issue with Japan's claims that it should allow third-party app stores and lower the platform fees as well. Here are all the details on this. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s SEASIDE CINEMA 2022 screening ‘Evangelion,’ ‘Spider-Man’ and more this Golden Week
With Golden Week fast approaching, now is the time to begin planning activities that will keep you occupied during the week-long holiday. Whilst many of us crave a break from the hustle and bustle of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Kishida urges BOJ to continue efforts to hit inflation goal
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday the government hopes the central bank will continue with its efforts to achieve its 2 per cent inflation target.Kishida made the comment in a news ... ( read original story ...)
Kishida says Japan, South Korea should quickly improve ties
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida indicated his willingness Tuesday to mend badly strained ties with South Korea, saying relations between the two U.S. allies are crucial when the rules-based ... ( read original story ...)
Investing in Crypto? 5 Things Everyone Should Know Today
"Cryptocurrency is one of those categories of investing that doesn't have those traditional investor protections," said Gerri Walsh, senior vice president of Investor Education at the Financial ... ( read original story ...)
Fidelity says it will offer crypto in retirement accounts this year
Fidelity set to launch bitcoin offering for 401(k) retirement plans to employees at its 23,000 client companies ... ( read original story ...)
El Salvador’s bitcoin experiment hasn’t gained traction as locals continue to trust cash more than crypto, survey says
Despite President Nayib Bukele's bitcoin enthusiasm, the cryptocurrency hasn't gained great traction in El Salvador and most locals still use dollars. ( read original story ...)
Crypto rush is driven by greed and creating instability, says scorching assessment by European Central Bank exec
A senior official of the European Central Bank has delivered a scorching assessment of the state of the crypto industry and has called for faster action by lawmakers across the world to introduce ... ( read original story ...)
Ashburn Restaurant Inspections: Nagoya Steak And Seafood, King Pollo
The Loudoun Health Department recorded violations at several restaurants around Ashburn, Sterling, and Dulles during recent inspections. ( read original story ...)
Dubai prime office occupancy costs lower than London, Tokyo
Dubai's prime office occupancy costs are under $100 per sq ft, well below global counterparts London, Hong Kong and Tokyo which topped the table of 29 countries for net effective occupier office costs ... ( read original story ...)