TOKYO -- Sales of plush toys of "Pipo-kun," Tokyo police's beloved mascot, are expected to resume next April following a yearlong halt after a new manufacturer was found, averting a major crisis. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity softens for 6th straight month, PMI shows
Japan's factory activity shrank for the sixth straight month on lacklustre demand while the service sector extended gains in December, business surveys showed on Monday, highlighting the economy's ... ( read original story ...)
Japan October machinery orders rise on strong manufacturing sector
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A Gen X couple bought an abandoned house in Japan for $23,000. They’re restoring it as part of their retirement plan.
The couple was told that the house in Japan had been vacant for 12 years and had served as a sake brewery until the early 1900s. ( read original story ...)
Japan Business Sentiment Improves Slightly in Positive Sign for Rate-Hike Hopes
Sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers improved slightly, adding more evidence of recovery just a week before a closely watched central bank meeting. ( read original story ...)
‘My Number’ health ID uptake varies across Japan but still low as bugs, concerns linger
Japan stopped issuing dedicated health insurance cards on Dec. 2 as the function is being incorporated into the government-backed ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s radical 4-day week experiment to stop ‘crisis’
Japan is introducing an “extraordinary” measure in an effort to stem its declining population, with a four day work week set to come into force next year.
Tokyo city government trials 4-day work week to boost birth rate
Tokyo’s city government will give staff a four-day week in an effort to boost Japan’s declining birth rate. ( read original story ...)
How A Crypto Czar Will Impact U.S. Investors
A crypto czar will not solve all of the problems facing the crypto sector, but will definitely help foster innovation and growth; 2025 will be an exciting year for investors and advocates alike.
How did each golfer at the Crypto.com Showdown perform in the 2024 season?
Combined, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have 13 major championships, including four in the past three years.
Tokyo Stock Exchange listings shrink for first time in drive for quality
TOKYO -- The Tokyo Stock Exchange is expected to delist 94 companies this year, the most since 2013, resulting in the first-ever decrease in the number of companies on the market. The exchange and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan machine tool makers focus on EVs under shadow of Trump
At the Japan International Machine Tool Fair in Tokyo this past November, Yamazaki Mazak caught visitors' attention with an EV platform complete with tires and steering wheel. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka puts aside her shyness on her date with boyfriend Cordae and delights in an excessively short red dress
Naomi Osaka delights her fans by modelling a stunning red stress as the Japanese tennis player heads out on a date with her boyfriend and Grammy-nominated rapper, Carlos Amari Broo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo University Probes ‘Controversial Code’ That Blocked Chinese Applicants From Accessing Their Site
Tokyo University sparked controversy by allegedly embedding a Tiananmen Square-related code on its admissions website, potentially blocking Chinese applicants. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney Resort Reveals New Popcorn Bucket for Disney Pal-Palooza: Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World
Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed a new popcorn bucket that will debut for Disney Pal-Palooza: Vanellope’s Sweet Pop World. ( read original story ...)
What’s on Asian investors’ minds heading into 2025? – Dollar, crypto, and Donald Trump
Asian investors are charging into 2025 with their eyes glued to three major themes: the relentless power of the U.S. dollar, the unstoppable rise of crypto, and Donald Trump’s chaotic trade policies.