Japan's top utility JERA sees no impact from new U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank on its procurement of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project, as it does not use the lender for payment ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man broke into 1,000 homes to ‘relieve stress’
Breaking into other people's homes is a hobby of mine, and I have done it more than 1,000 times,' the man was quoted as saying. ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks slide amid Trump tariff worries, yen gains
TOKYO (Reuters) -Asian stocks fell on Wednesday and currencies were volatile as investors fretted over whether other countries could be targeted for tariffs under incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, ...
Police suspect arson behind Sapporo fire, apparent explosion that injured 4
Fire trucks and ambulances rushed to the scene of a fire in this city's Susukino entertainment district on Nov. 26 after passers-by reporte･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka governor in France to promote World Expo 2025
The governor of Osaka Prefecture in western Japan is in France to promote next year's World Exposition, which will be held in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Ukraine to participate in 2025 World Expo in Osaka: governor
Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura said Tuesday that Ukraine, which has been under invasion by Russia since February 2022, will participate in the 2025 World ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Latest Stimulus Package Takes New Focus: Boosting Tax-Free Income
Japan’s new, minority government has launched a now nearly annual attempt at stimulating its economy—this time toying with the controversial idea of keeping more of consumers’ income tax-free. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas Faces Scrutiny Over $9.7 Billion Real Estate Portfolio
An annual report to shareholders from Tokyo Gas Co., expected this week, could be the first opportunity for Japan’s largest gas company to signal its plans for a sprawling, multi-billion dollar ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Property Insurance to Hit $27b by 2028
However, a recovery is anticipated in 2024. The property insurance sector in Japan is projected to bag $26.5b by 2028, garnering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8% from 2024 to 2028, ... ( read original story ...)
Asian stocks weak amid Trump tariff worries; yen firm
Asian stocks were heavy on Wednesday as investors fretted over what countries could be targeted for tariffs under incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, a day after he pledged new levies on Canada, ...
Japan Earthquake: Twin Quakes in Ishikawa and Honshu Disrupt Travel Plans
Heads up if you’re travelling in Japan! The Land of the Rising Sun was recently rattled by a pair of powerful earthquakes. On Tuesday night, 26 Nov 2024, a 6.4 magnitude tremor hit the Ishikawa prefecture, followed by a 6.2 magnitude quake near the west coast of Honshu. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo explosion leaves at least four injured
The incident occurred at around 3:20 p.m. in a densely packed area of Susukino, lined with multitenant buildings. ( read original story ...)
Osaka 2025 World Expo: Organisers hope to attract more European visitors
The World Expo will be held in Osaka in 2025 and will feature more than 160 countries and regions present View on euronews ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Remixpoint to Buy $3.2M Worth of BTC With Its Balance Sheet
The stock market-listed Japanese firm Remixpoint will use its balance sheet to buy $3.2 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC). Find out more!
20 major firms to invest in Osaka casino resort project
OSAKA--The Osaka prefectural and city governments ... Of that, 530 billion yen will be funded by the chosen business operators MGM Resorts International and Orix Corp. at about 40 percent each. ( read original story ...)
Fire erupts in Sapporo’s entertainment district, several injured
A fire erupted in the entertainment district of the northern Japanese city of Sapporo on Tuesday. Police say four people have been injured. ( read original story ...)