Japan's Nikkei share average hit a three-week closing high on Tuesday as heavyweight chip stocks led a broad rally on the back of Wall Street's strong overnight finish.
BOJ Weighs Case for First Triple Hike Since Japan’s Bubble Burst
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda has plenty of data to support the case for raising the benchmark rate in December, an outcome that would mark the first tightening of policy three times in a calendar ...
Replica Harry Potter swords broke Japan weapons law
Replicas of a sword featured in the Harry Potter film franchise have been recalled in Japan for violating the country's strict weapons law. The full-sized replicas of Godric Gryffindor's sword - which ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese tourists leave Japan guest house in disarray, sparking price hike proposal
Public outrage erupted in both Japan and China after a group of mainland Chinese tourists was found to have transformed an Osaka guest house into a “junkyard” following a three-day stay. On November ... ( read original story ...)
Bain’s Japan chip IPO is a tough sell
Bain Capital has a tricky job on its hands. The private equity firm is set to list Japanese memory-chip maker Kioxia six years after leading its bold carve-out from Toshiba. Trouble is, it means poor returns for the sellers. ( read original story ...)
How Japan is changing footsteps into electricity
Japan is harnessing renewable energy through piezoelectric technology, converting footfalls into electricity. Piezoelectric sensors are integrated int ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka candidly answers if she is ‘bothered’ by fans greeting her in practices
Before launching her post-pregnancy return, the former world No. 1 also brought back Wim Fissette to her team. The Belgian was someone who guided her to Slam wins in the past and she hoped they could ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Needs Wake-Up Call on Debt, Government Advisor Warns
Japan could use a wake-up call over its mountain of debt through credit rating firms warning of the potential for cuts to sovereign bond ratings, according to a government advisor. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan weighs case for first triple hike since Japan’s bubble burst
BANK of Japan (BOJ) governor Kazuo Ueda has plenty of data to support the case for raising the benchmark rate in December, an outcome that would mark the first tightening of policy three times in a ...
Fire breaks out when illumination turned on at Tokyo’s Chanel store
A fire broke out during an illumination event at Chanel's Ginza store in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on the night of Dec. 2. According to the Metropoli ( read original story ...)
SocGen on Sales Hiring Push in Tokyo Amid Bond Market Revival
Societe Generale SA has hired four senior salesmen in Japan as it seeks to capitalize on the country’s invigorated bond market along with local banks’ appetite for higher-yielding investments. ( read original story ...)
Japan crypto exchange DMM Bitcoin is set to liquidate: Report
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin is reportedly prepping to liquidate after losing $320 million in Bitcoin from a private key hack in May that the company has failed to recover from. The ...
Chinese man claims he defaced Tokyo shrine over Fukushima discharge
Jiang Zhuojun, a 29-year-old Chinese national living in Japan, pleaded guilty to charges of property damage and disrespecting a place of worship in Tokyo District Court on Friday. Jiang, who was ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Shuts Down Amid $320M Fraud, Plans To Transfer Assets To SBI Group
Japanese Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin will liquidate after a $321 million fraud in May crippled its operations, affecting 450,000 client accounts and 96.2 billion yen ...
Fact Check: Is Enron Relaunching as a Crypto Firm?
With 2000s trends resurging in 2024, cryptic posts from a social media account bearing the infamous company's name have fueled speculation about its comeback.
He bought a ski house in Japan for $6,000. He says people shouldn’t buy them just because they’re cheap.
People interested in buying a house in Japan should consider how they can contribute to the community, rather than doing it just because it's trendy, Matt Guy told BI. ( read original story ...)