Branch out beyond Tokyo’s city limits with a trio of easy and enjoyable day trips that take you to castles, beaches, temples and many more sights. ( read original story ...)
Most markets up ahead of Fed but Tokyo hit by strong yen
Most Asian and European markets rose Tuesday but Tokyo sank more than one percent as exporters were hit by a stronger yen with traders gearing up for a bumper US interest rate cut and a key Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward announces street drinking ban during Halloween
Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward has announced a ban on drinking on the streets of Kabukicho and nearby areas during the coming Halloween period this year. ( read original story ...)
Donald Trump is going all-in on the crypto bro vote
Trump launched World Liberty Financial, a new cryptocurrency platform, positioning himself as the crypto candidate ahead of the 2024 election.
Chilean pair on tourist visas suspected in more than 10 Tokyo break-ins
TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested a pair of male Chilean nationals who are suspected of carrying out more than 10 break-ins in Japan since arriving on tourist visas. ( read original story ...)
The Trumps Have Gone Full Crypto With World Liberty Financial
After coming out in favor of crypto, the Trump family is launching a venture of its own. You'll just have to wait for the details.
The rise of Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, who overcame the COVID-19 travel slump and is now leading the company through rental crackdowns
Brian Chesky, Airbnb's 43-year-old cofounder, had an unconventional path to Silicon Valley. Now his travel company is a household name.
Japan Halts Removal of Melted Fuel at Fukushima on Camera Outage
Japanese utility Tokyo Electric Power Co. has suspended operations to remove melted radioactive fuel at the bottom of one of the wrecked Fukushima reactors due to a technical issue days after starting, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Population Crisis in Three Numbers
Japan's population is in freefall, with fewer babies born, more elderly in the workforce, and a shrinking number of residents overall. The country faces a demographic crisis that policymakers fear threatens its economy and social welfare systems, ( read original story ...)
Couche-Tard tests Japan’s foreign investment reforms with 7-Eleven bid
Japanese merger experts believe the Circle K owner has a fighting chance at success in its bid for Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower on US rate cut expectations
Tokyo stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with the benchmark Nikkei briefly sliding more than 2 per cent, as the yen strengthened against the US dollar amid expectations of a larger interest rate cut by ... ( read original story ...)
Colombia’s Rappi could be ready for IPO in 12 months, cofounder says
Colombian startup Rappi, which is backed by Japan's SoftBank, could be ready to launch an initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange within 12 months, cofounder Simon Borrero said on ...
Nikkei Stock Index 300 to add Japan Post Bank and 2 others
TOKYO -- Nikkei will replace three of the constituent stocks of the Nikkei Stock Index 300, or Nikkei 300, after its annual review, the index provider said on Tuesday. Chudenko, Canon Marketing Japan and Tokyo Century will be removed from the index, while Maruwa, Japan Post Bank and SoftBank Corp. will be added on Oct. ...
Martian meteorite to go on display at 2025 Osaka Expo
A rock from Mars will be showcased at the 2025 Osaka Expo's Japan Pavilion.Informed sources said the government plans ... ( read original story ...)
Uber revs up 3-month ride-hailing trial in Tokyo
Uber, the ride-hailing service common in the United States but less so in Japan, is taking to the streets of Tokyo for a test drive. ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven parent’s new security rating won’t affect a buyout, Japan minister says
The new classification of 7-Eleven's parent company as "core" to Japanese national security will not raise hurdles to a potential buyout, Japan's finance minister said on Tuesday, comments that ... ( read original story ...)