TOKYO -- Japan's Financial Services Agency is imposing stricter review ... aiming to forestall another digital currency heist like the Coincheck scandal that grabbed headlines in January, Nikkei has learned. "We need to introduce a new perspective in ... ( read original story ...)
Palais de Tokyo: Paris gallery opens its doors to nudists
The Palais de Tokyo, a contemporary art museum in the exclusive 16th arrondissement ... the director of communications for the Paris Nudist Association, told Reuters news agency. "Nudists are overcoming barriers, taboos, or mentalities that were obstructive." ( read original story ...)
Place your bets: Local governments in Japan weigh the benefits of applying for a casino license
The mood at the first ever Kansai integrated resort showcase was one of relief and hope as hundreds of attendees, including international casino operators, the Osaka governor and mayor, and senior business leaders in industries ranging from construction ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bullfighting: Women allowed into ‘pure’ ring after ban lifted
A woman has been allowed to enter a Japanese traditional bullfighting ring for the first time after a ban was lifted in a bid to modernise the sport. Yuki Araki accompanied her animal on the opening day of the season in Hokkaido island's Yamakoshi district. ( read original story ...)
Japan, China, South Korea to urge complete denuclearization of North Korea
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea plan to issue a joint document next week focused on trilateral cooperation for the denuclearization of North Korea in a "complete, verifiable and irreversible" way, Japanese government sources ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, unlike the West, is not scared of robots stealing jobs, deputy leader says
Japan's labor force do not mind robots in factories because they're seen as a source of help, Japanese Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Taro Aso said. Japan, the world's third-largest economy, is home to a rapidly shrinking population that's ... ( read original story ...)
The Yamazaki crisis — Japanese whisky is going dry
TOKYO -- Bottles of high-end Japanese whisky are put on display every day at the entrance of Japan's largest duty-free shop in Haneda Airport. But there is one problem: it is nearly impossible to buy one. "These days, we can secure just 12 bottles of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei sags as automakers slip on softer U.S. sales
TOKYO, May 2 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average dipped on Wednesday, weighed by weaker automakers, although the dollar’s rise to three-month highs versus the yen and positive sentiment toward tech stocks helped curb some of the losses. The Nikkei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips ahead of Fed; automakers, Fujifilm retreat
TOKYO, May 2 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped on Wednesday amid caution ahead of the Federal Reserve’s policy decision and U.S. jobs data, although the dollar’s rise against the yen and positive sentiment toward tech stocks helped ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM praises relations with oil-rich U.A.E.
Abe appeared briefly at a Japan-UAE Business Forum in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi, at one point even praising Japanese fruit for sale. "Japan and the UAE are keen to develop a people-to-people dialogue," he said. But produce and interpersonal ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian Solar Wins Second Award for Dual-Tenor Green Project Bond in Japan
The international recognition encourages us to commit to further innovation in the Japan market. We garnered immense support from our business partners, investors, and financiers to shape an innovative financing structure,” commented Dr. Shawn Qu ... ( read original story ...)
TOKYO | In Japan, Ichiro’s move starts long ‘Sayonara’ for a legend
TOKYO — Ichiro Suzuki says he hasn’t retired, but his move to the front office of the Seattle Mariners is seen by many in Japan as the beginning of a long “Sayonara” for a national treasure. Ichiro dominated Japanese TV talk shows, news shows and ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese cosmetics makers look to lure repeat customers in China
TOKYO -- Japanese cosmetics makers in China are expanding operations as they try to keep Chinese tourists returning from Japan as repeat customers while growing a domestic customer base. Shiseido is setting up in-store "experience spaces" for its major ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Ichiro’s move starts long ‘Sayonara’
Ichiro dominated Japanese TV talk shows, news shows and social media on Friday. National broadcasters showed historical footage of Ichiro playing with the Orix Blue Wave — his team before he joined the Mariners in 2001 — and his news conference in ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, Ichiro’s move starts long ‘Sayonara’ for a legend
Ichiro dominated Japanese TV talk shows, news shows and social media on Friday. National broadcasters showed historical footage of Ichiro playing with the Orix Buffaloes — his team before he joined the Mariners in 2001 — and his news conference in ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan: Ichiro’s move start of long ‘Sayonara’ for legend
Ichiro dominated Japanese TV talk shows and social media on Friday. National broadcasters showed historical footage of Ichiro playing with the Orix Buffaloes — his team before he joined the Mariners in 2001 — and his news conference in Seattle to ... ( read original story ...)