Tron founder Justin Sun, who bought and then ate a $6.2 million banana art piece, has donated $18 million to Donald Trump’s personal coffers in a lucrative crypto deal. Sun ate the world’s most ...
Tokyo couple held for fraud allegedly bought and resold 200 smartphones
Takaaki Saito, 32, and Chiharu Saito, 33, are accused of exploiting multiple stolen identities to obtain credit cards to make the purchases. ( read original story ...)
The ultimate rally? 130 Lamborghinis swarmed Tokyo’s streets, and it looked mega
Itching to go to Japan? Not to rub it in your face or anything, but a group of 130 Lamborghinis just swarmed the streets of Tokyo for the company’s annual celebration day. And yes, it looks like a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court invalidates disciplinary actions targeting Jetstar Japan union leaders
The district court here on Dec. 2 invalidated disciplinary actions taken against executives of low-cost carrier Jetstar Japan Co.'s labor uni･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Thrash Central Coast In Asian Champions League
Japan's Yokohama F-Marinos went provisionally top of the Asian Champions League East table after a stylish 4-0 thrashing of Australia's winless Central Coast Mariners on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama thrash hosts Mariners to deliver big ACL blow
John Hutchinson's return to Gosford was an unhappy one for Central Coast as the Mariners legend led Yokohama F Marinos to a 4-0 win over the hosts. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei hits three-week closing high in widespread rally
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 ...)