When entering the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo, visitors are greeted by a giant plush Totoro sitting behind the ticket booth. On Wednesday, the Ghibli Museum tweeted that an unknown visitor had secretly ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Unemployment Edges Up in January Amid Record Covid Wave
Japan’s unemployment rate edged up in January as renewed restrictions hit activity during a record wave of Covid-19 infections. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Jan jobless rate rises, job availability hits 21-month-high
Japan's jobless rate rose to 2.8% and a gauge of job availability grew to a 21-month-high in January, government data showed on Friday. The mixed data came as firms in the world's third-largest ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Legs And Abs Are Ultra-Toned In Shorts And A Crop Top On IG
Naomi Osaka is celebrating a huge collaboration in a new Instagram post. The 24-year-old tennis star posed in front of a Fortnite-themed wall in a pink crop top and black shorts that showed off ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Bright Pink Hair Is an Instant Serotonin Boost
Naomi Osaka's just posted on Instagram with a bright pink hair color. See the tennis star's new hairstyle look up close, here. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM signals more sanctions on Russia, braces for price rises at home
Japan's prime minister indicated on Thursday that the country will impose more sanctions on Russia including a possible airspace ban, and he promised support for Japanese households and companies over ... ( read original story ...)
After 20 Years, Xbox Console Sales Only Hit 2.3 Million in Japan
On the 20th anniversary of its launch in Japan, Xbox console sales total 2.3 million, which is quite a paltry number across generations. ( read original story ...)
Could Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Send Crypto, Bitcoin Prices Higher?
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has put bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies centerstage as people look for ways to donate funds. There was a time when cryptocurrency was often associated with the dark ... ( read original story ...)
Ukraine’s Crypto Army Is Both Inspiration and Cautionary Tale
Donations to the Ukrainian government and associated charitable organizations are skyrocketing as the fighting has intensified against invading Russian forces. Cryptocurrencies have figured ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yoshitsu stock hits 52-week low, trades 50% below IPO price
Yoshitsu (TKLF) stock hit a 52-week low on Thursday, with shares of the Japanese beauty products retailer trading 50% below their initial public offering price ... ( read original story ...)
Is Cohesity Inc. IPO a Good Buy?
With geopolitical flashpoints bringing the international community closer than anticipated, the IPO of data management firm Cohesity is exceptionally relevant. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ichikokuya US Market With New Kimono Style Clothes
Renowned Japanese clothes manufacturer Ichikokuya has gone on a charm offensive in the American market with its list of newly produced kimono-style ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Nissan US exec Kelly gets suspended sentence, to go home
A Tokyo court gave a suspended sentence to Greg Kelly, a former American executive at Nissan Motor charged with underreporting his boss Carlos Ghosn’s pay. The verdict announced Thursday of a 6-month ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-Nissan exec Greg Kelly found guilty in Tokyo, but gets suspended sentence
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said: "We are relieved that the legal process has concluded, and Mr. and Mrs. Kelly can return home." ... ( read original story ...)
Finnair Resumes Flights to Tokyo
After halting some service to Asia following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Finnair (AY) resumes operations to Tokyo Narita (NRT) on March 9. ( read original story ...)
The Ghosn Saga and What It Says About Japan
Carlos Ghosn was a jet-setting captain of industry, the C-suite superhero who helped save struggling automakers in France and Japan. That’s why his arrest in Japan on allegations of financial ... ( read original story ...)