Japanese retail sales fell in February for the first time in five months, as extended COVID-19 curbs hit service sector businesses, casting doubts over the prospects of a consumption-led recovery this ... ( read original story ...)
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Changed Japan’s Security Policy
The current crisis in Ukraine will have a significant impact on the ongoing process to revise Japan’s National Security Strategy. ( read original story ...)
Shares in Japan look set for opening gains as investors watch Russia-Ukraine situation
Hong Kong-listed shares of China Evergrande Group's electric vehicle unit are set to resume trading on Wednesday, the company announced Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Starbucks Japan to reduce plastic usage
Starbucks Japan announced four measures to help reduce plastic usage in their stores as part of the companys global effort to reduce waste by 50 percent by 2030. Beginning April 18, 106 Starbucks ... ( read original story ...)
“Survey on Business Operations of Foreign-affiliated Companies in Japan” Summary of Survey Results
JETRO conducted a survey of 6,582 foreign-affiliated companies based in Japan from September to October 2021, and received valid responses from 1,315 companies (valid response rate: 20.0%). This ... ( read original story ...)
Enchanting Edo: Tokyo swordsmith creates sharp, stylish katana
Edo, or present-day Tokyo, was one of the largest cities in the world and is said to have been home to over a million people. Not only was Edo the headquarters of the Tokugawa shogunate, it was also a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Enjoys Cherry Blossom Season Despite COVID-19 Worries
People across Japan are celebrating the peak cherry blossom viewing season one week after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, triggering concerns of a possible virus resurgence. Trees are in full ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea says new history textbooks in Japan ‘distorts facts’ about World War II sex slavery
South Korea has filed a complaint against Japan on Tuesday for approving history textbooks that officials say “distort historical facts” about sexual slavery and forced labor imposed on Koreans during ... ( read original story ...)
Why Crypto Scams Are Driving an Online Crime Boom —And How to Outsmart Them
Cryptocurrency scams are driving an online crime boom right now, including romance scams, investment scams, digital wallet hacks and more. ( read original story ...)
Osaka gets final nod to submit IR bid to national govt
Osaka City Council in Japan has given its approval for the local government to apply to the national authorities for the right to host an integrated resort (IR) in that community. The decision was ... ( read original story ...)
Medvedev reaches last 16 in Miami Open, Osaka into quarters
Osaka serves up win: Japan’s Osaka reached the quarter-finals for a second consecutive year with a 6-3 6-4 win over American Alison Riske, recovering after falling behind 2-0 in the second set. ( read original story ...)
‘This guy is so funny!’ – Naomi Osaka blasts Stefanos Tsitsipas’ comments on equal pay
As Tsitsipas said women should play best-of-5 to justify equal pay, Naomi Osaka branded him & his comments 'funny' & disagreed with the idea ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto hackers steal over $615 million from network that runs popular game Axie Infinity
Axie Infinity's Ronin Network said in a blog post Tuesday morning that it lost around $615 million in USDC (a U.S. dollar pegged stablecoin) and ethereum. That surpasses the $611 million hack of the ... ( read original story ...)
More than $600mn in crypto stolen from Axie Infinity’s Ronin Network
More than $600mn has been stolen from the digital ledger that powers the popular cryptocurrency game Axie Infinity, in one of the largest hacks targeting the booming digital assets sector. Ronin ... ( read original story ...)
A crypto hacker just pulled off one of the largest heists in history, swiping $625 million in tokens
A crypto hacker targeted Axie Infinity's Ronin Network and made away with $625 million worth of ether and stablecoin USDC. The Ronin Network published a blog post Tuesday explaining how its network ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Gaming’s Biggest Success Story Scammed Out Of $600 Million
Pokémon-style NFT battler Axie Infinity was one of the biggest “success” stories in the world of crypto gaming. Now it’s responsible for one of the biggest thefts in the history of the technology. The ... ( read original story ...)