By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 22 (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer prices rose 1.4% in April from a year earlier, data showed on Friday, marking the slowest annual pace in four years due largely to the ... ( read original story ...)
26 LDP Tokyo assembly figures involved in slush fund scandal
The Liberal Democratic Party’s parliamentary group in the Tokyo metropolitan assembly said on Jan. 23 that more than half of its sitting members failed to report millions of yen raised from political ... ( read original story ...)
Over $871M in crypto longs liquidated in past 24 hours as tariff fears rattle markets
Over $871M in crypto positions were liquidated in 24 hours, with longs accounting for $788M. Trump tariff threats on EU imports triggered the cascade.
US soldier in Japan referred to prosecutors over alleged sexual assault
A U.S. Army soldier stationed in the southernmost Japanese prefecture of Okinawa has been referred to prosecutors on suspicion of sexually assaulting ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gas Chemicals Agrees to Acquire Jacobi Carbons
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Osaka Gas Chemicals Co., Ltd. (“Osaka Gas Chemicals”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co., Ltd (TOKYO:9532)(“Osaka Gas”), today announced it has entered into an ... ( read original story ...)
China squeezes Japan over rare earths in repeat of 2010 showdown
By Solomon Cefai SINGAPORE, May 22 (Reuters) - China has cut Japan off from several heavy rare earths and other materials for at least four months, coinciding with a dispute between the two countries ... ( read original story ...)
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits southwestern Japan
A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.9 rattled the southwestern island region of Amami in Kagoshima Prefecture on Wednesday, with no tsunami warning issued, the weather agency said, ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Gears Up for 3rd Referendum on Metropolis Plan
Osaka, May 22 (Jiji Press)--An Osaka city assembly committee on Friday approved a proposal to establish a statutory council to draft a system for the so-called Osaka metropolis plan, the signature ... ( read original story ...)
Questionable health checks of pupils reported around Japan
Questionable medical examination practices involving children have been reported at schools around Japan, prompting education authorities to apologize to parents and issue new guidelines. ( read original story ...)
Russian hiker becomes victim of rising bear attacks in Japan
A Russian hiker has been mauled in a bear attack in Okutama, a mountainous town west of Tokyo, becoming the latest victim of intensifying human-animal conflict in Japan. Authorities said the man, reported to be in his 30s but not named, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s megabanks post record profits, but analysts warn growth may slow as risks mount
Japan's largest lenders may face some challenges to keep profit levels at record highs, amid higher credit costs and current geopolitical risks ( read original story ...)
The Tokyo Trial serves as ‘a vital window into wartime history’: Japanese scholar
Tokyo Trial. As a landmark judicial event in the aftermath of World War II, the trial has exerted a profound influence on modern international criminal law and the evolution of the international order ... ( read original story ...)
SEC delays tokenized stock trading proposal amid pushback; crypto exchanges slide
The Securities and Exchange Commission delayed a proposal that would allow crypto firms to trade tokenized stocks, reports say.
SFO Will Begin Non-Stop Flights for Japan Skiing This Winter. What Could It Mean for Tahoe?
New direct flights from SFO to Sapporo could make skiing in Japan even more popular. What to know — and how it could impact Tahoe. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Update: Polymarket Eyes Japan Entry as Global Prediction Market Rules Tighten
Polymarket is preparing to enter Japan and aims to secure government approval by 2030, Bloomberg reported Friday. The prediction market platform has hired Mike ...
10 best crypto games for iPhone Users (complete review)
You should start playing crypto games immediately if you have an iPhone. These wildly innovative new games reward your gaming with prizes from the real world. Check out these best crypto games for ...