Critics of the country’s immigration system say the death reveals an opaque and capricious bureaucracy with nearly unchecked power over foreigners caught inside it. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy slumps back into decline
Japan's economy shrank in the first three months of 2021, as new COVID-19 infections and a slow vaccine rollout hit consumer confidence.Much of Japan is still under a state of emergency and deaths ... ( read original story ...)
Special delivery: man donates $550,000 in cash to Japan city
An elderly Japanese man has anonymously donated his life's savings -- in cash -- to a city outside of Tokyo, an unexpected financial windfall as the economy reels from the fallout of the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Yo-Yoing Economy Shrinks as Virus Spreads and Vaccinations Lag
The country has experienced cycles of growth and contraction in domestic consumption as the pandemic has waxed and waned. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy shrinks more than expected in first quarter as Covid hits consumption
Japan's economy shrank more than expected in the first quarter as the slow vaccine rollout and a resurgence in Covid-19 infections hit consumption. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin stabilises as Musk backlash spawns new crypto ‘stopelon’
Cryptocurrencies ticked up on Tuesday morning, recovering the losses from the weekend after Tesla chief Elon Musk sparked a sell-off. Meanwhile, a new cryptocurrency called Stopel ... ( read original story ...)
Cybercrime Victims Already Paid At Least $81M In Crypto This Year: Report
Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has published a report about how much victims of ransomware attacks have paid in cryptocurrency this year so far. ( read original story ...)
One Capital’s first fund holds final close at $145M, invests in 8 startups
One Capital Tokyo-based VC firm One Capital announced on Tuesday that it has reached the final close its first fund at 16 billion yen (about $145 million US), more than three times ... ( read original story ...)
One Capital
Tokyo-based VC firm One Capital announced on Tuesday that it has reached the final close its first fund at 16 billion yen (about $145 million US), more than three times oversubscribed from its ... ( read original story ...)
Kakao Mobility to pursue local IPO over US listing
Park Kakao Mobility is said to be eyeing local stock markets for an initial public offering (IPO), which is expected to come as early as later this year. According to t ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei closes 2% higher; Japan shares jump as investors shrug off GDP data to buy battered stocks
The Nikkei share average advanced 2.09 per cent to close at 28,406.84, recovering from a four-month low hit last week, while the broader Topix added 1.54 per cent to 1,907.74. ( read original story ...)
Japanese athletes being drawn into expanding battle over Tokyo Olympics
The Japanese government, Tokyo organizing committee and sponsors are on one side with the political power and money behind them defending the event, while the anti-Olympics contingent is on the other ... ( read original story ...)
Getting a mortgage on a property with Japanese knotweed
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Page link copied! Many of us have heard horror stories about Japanese knotweed on a property – and how this might impact a property sale, or a mortgage application. ( read original story ...)
Japan Rainfall, Typhoon Haishen, January Snowfall Losses Near $2.3 Billion
Insurance market losses have risen, with latest figures for July 2020 extreme rains, September 2020’s typhoon Haishen and January 2021’s snowfall event combining to near US $2.3 billion. ( read original story ...)
After filming ‘SNL,’ Elon Musk and Grimes reportedly went to a crypto-themed after-party where servers dressed as aliens handed out Dogecoin cupcakes
Musk hyped up Dogecoin during his 'SNL' hosting gig - and the after-party featured Dogecoin-themed cupcakes and ice sculptures, Page Six reported. ( read original story ...)
Construction Starts on Harry Potter Attraction in Tokyo
Construction has officially started on the Harry Potter attraction planned for the site of the now closed Toshimaen amusement park in Western Tokyo. Opening of the 30,000 square meter park, called the ... ( read original story ...)