Japanese authorities have vowed to take action following reports that visitors to a theme park showcasing scenes from beloved animated films have been taking indecent photographs of themselves with ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto bank Signature falls on Friday amid troubles at Silicon Valley Bank, Silvergate
Signature Bank shares dropped as much as 32% on Friday and were at one point halted amid a sell-off in bank stocks that continued for a second day.Signature, one of the main banks to the cryptocurrency industry,
3 Arrested in Japan in Connection with ‘Sushi Terrorism’ Stunts
Police in the city of Nagoya arrested 21-year-old Ryoga Yoshino — alleging he is the person who licked a bottle of soy sauce in a widely-circulated video — as well two teens, ages 19 and 15. ( read original story ...)
‘We were tagged with a number.’ Japanese American incarceration focus of California exhibit
Uprooted: An American Story” immerses visitors in the experiences of Japanese Americans who were unjustly detained during World War II. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda Ends Term and Touts Successes
Haruhiko Kuroda defended himself against critics at the final news conference of his 10-year term.
Kishida makes 1st pitch in Japan game with South Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida threw out the first pitch for Friday's World Baseball Classic game between Japan and South Korea, bouncing a ball that was scooped up by Japan manager Hideki ... ( read original story ...)
More than $70 billion wiped off crypto market in 24 hours as bitcoin drops 8% below $20,000
Bitcoin fell below $20,000 on Friday hitting a near-two month low after a stock market sell-off in the U.S. Another factor weighing on crypto prices is the collapse of Silvergate Capital, a major ...
Shein reportedly looking to raise two billion dollars, sights on IPO
Chinese fast fashion retailer Shein is reportedly looking to raise around two billion dollars in a new funding round this month, just weeks after it set a ...
Japan’s Longtime Central Bank Chief Departs, Leaving Strong Legacy
Haruhiko Kuroda has overseen his last interest rate meeting, keeping the country's controversial super-easy monetary policy in place.
Tokyo marks 78th anniversary of massive US air raid
People in Tokyo have observed the 78th anniversary of a devastating US air raid on the Japanese capital during World War Two. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo parks will allow cherry blossom picnics for the first time in four years
You can enjoy hanami parties at popular sakura parks like Yoyogi, Ueno and Inokashira for the first time since 2019 ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 778 new cases
Tokyo reported 778 new COVID-19 cases Friday, up 42 from a week earlier. No new coronavirus fatalities were confirmed, while there were seven very ill patients under the Tokyo Metropolitan ... ( read original story ...)
Alternative to WTO trade arbitration gains steam as Japan joins
Japan has become the latest country to join an alternative mechanism for resolving disputes to the World Trade Organization, it said in a statement on Friday, in a move that observers say could urge ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps low rates as Kuroda sticks to script at swan song meeting
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained ultra-low interest rates on Friday and held off making changes to its controversial bond yield control policy, leaving options open ahead of a leadership transition ... ( read original story ...)
From Sapporo to Fukuoka: 8 Best Places in Japan to See Cherry Blossoms in 2023
There’s a reason why Japan is the most famous place in the world for seeing cherry blossoms — the sheer number of sakura spots and cherry blossom festivals are incomparable. The Japanese even have a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 1.67%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Power, Textile and Shipbuilding sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 1.67%. The best performers of ...