Japan’s retail sales regained ground in September following a sharp drop the month before, an indication that shoppers felt more comfortable spending as virus infections started to fall from August’s ... ( read original story ...)
Cop26: Japan apologises after Taro Aso says climate change has made rice tastier
Fumio Kishida, the Japanese prime minister, has apologised after one of his senior politicians said there were “good things” about global warming because it made Japanese rice “more delicious”, days ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sept retail sales decline for a second month
Japan's retail sales fell for a second month in September as consumers limited spending amid concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, reinforcing expectations the world's third-largest economy stalled ... ( read original story ...)
Film spotlighting feelings of foreign children living in Japan to be screened in Nagoya
Chubu Center in Nagoya's Nakamura Ward, where the screening will be held, said, "We want people to learn about the emotional shifts of children who come from overseas. We hope that the film will ... ( read original story ...)
Bobby Ray Parks, Nagoya cruise past Thirdy Ravena-led San-En
Coming off a loss to the Kiefer-led Shiga, Bobby Ray Parks scored 12 and vented his ire on the younger Ravena in Nagoya's 28-point trashing of San-En. ( read original story ...)
Watch World Cup short track speed skating from Nagoya
Watch as Canada's best short track athletes compete against the best the world has to offer at the World Cup event in Nagoya, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new leader bets on a quick poll victory to reinvigorate economy
In many other constituencies, his parliamentary colleagues face only a single opponent after Japan’s opposition parties finally managed to unify in an attempt to break the LDP’s dominance. Kiyoto ... ( read original story ...)
CFTC Chief Says Recent Crypto Cases Are ‘Tip of the Iceberg’
Acting Chairman Behnam urges Congress to consider expanding the agency’s ability to oversee cryptocurrency markets. ( read original story ...)
OMS Group exploring IPO
OMS Group Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based company that owns vessels used to lay sub-sea cable, is exploring IPO that could take place as soon as next year, according to people with knowledge of the matter. ( read original story ...)
Radius Indiana strengthens trade relations with Japan
Bedford-based economic development agency Radius Indiana has renewed its relationship with Japanese trade officials. Members of the organization met the newest Counsul-General of Japan and with ... ( read original story ...)
Moderate 4.0 quake hits near Miyako, Miyako-shi, Iwate, Japan
An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 occurred only 12 minutes ago 15 km northwest of Miyako, Japan, Japan's National Research Institute for Earth Science and Disaster Resilience (NIED) ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Legs Are So Sculpted In Bright Red Boots On Instagram
Professional tennis player Naomi Osaka just revealed her tones legs in a plaid dress and red boots on Instagram. Three-hour practices help her stay court-ready. ( read original story ...)
Imperial Hotel Tokyo’s palatial makeover unveiled
The Imperial Hotel Tokyo, a famed landmark slated to undergo a lengthy $2 billion reconstruction, revealed on Wednesday the new design for the main building, which will resemble a multitiered palace. ( read original story ...)
Shiba inu coin is getting its boost from sophisticated crypto traders associated with ‘smart money’ wallet addresses
Surges in crypto whale transactions have corresponded with shiba inu coin's recent price increases, according to CoinDesk. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Miners ETF Debuts in Australia Amid Global Product Wave
An exchange-traded fund tracking cryptocurrency miners and infrastructure providers debuts in Australia on Thursday, the latest in a global flurry of digital-asset products. ( read original story ...)
Sweetgreen to Test the Market’s Appetite for Another Restaurant IPO
The fast-casual salad bowl chain Sweetgreen announced that it is going public with an IPO. Here's what you need to know. ( read original story ...)