Japan will consider more steps to cushion the blow of rising electricity bills, a government spokesperson said on Thursday, underscoring the pressure it faces in addressing the burden on households of ... ( read original story ...)
Imperial Japan university unites graduates decades after war
Growing up, Fumina Oka knew little about the mysterious university her Taiwanese grandfather attended in northern China's Manchuria during Japan’s occupation in the early 20th century. ( read original story ...)
First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Strong Over $19K; Why Is the Dollar Dominating?
The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization has weathered severe macroeconomic uncertainty in recent weeks to maintain its current threshold, ...
Bank of Japan steps in, but effect on yen unclear
After the Fed announced an interest rate increase of 75 basis points on Sept 21, the yen fell significantly against the US dollar, prompting Japan's central bank to announce it would continue to ...
Foreign Exodus From Japan Assets Signals Demand for Liquidity
Japan’s capital markets suffered the biggest foreign outflow in three months last week as growing fears of a global downturn fueled a search for liquidity.
Yokohama grows Advan UHP line with Sport V107
Yokohama Tire Corp. (YTC) has expanded its line of Advan ultra-high-performance tires with the release of the Advan Sport V107, a tire developed for drivers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to consider steps to cushion blow from rising utility bills – Nikkei
Japan's government is considering taking steps that could include cash payouts and subsidies to cushion the blow to households and firms from rising electricity bills, the Nikkei newspaper reported on ...
Asia-Pacific markets set to open higher after Wall Street rebounds from year low
Futures in the Asia-Pacific pointed to a jump at the open on Thursday following a rebound on Wall Street overnight.
HK Express pledges to add over 400 flights to places popular among Hongkongers, including Tokyo and Singapore, following eased travel curbs
Airline says move will lead to more than 80,000 additional seats for those planning to fly to Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Bangkok and Singapore. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Liquor Museum bar ti serve whisky that pairs with Lawson’s karaage fried chicken
The Liquor Museum bar will open at the Shinjuku Washington Hotel Building on October 6th offering a special whisky designed to pair with Lawson convenience stores Japanese fried chicken, Karaage-kun! ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian woman plays folk instrument at east Japan pref. assembly hall for peace
Ukrainian musician Kateryna played the bandura, a popular folk instrument in her home country that is under invasion by Russia, at an asse ... ( read original story ...)
Germany and Japan conduct joint military drills
Germany and Japan conducted their first joint military drills on Wednesday in Japan, as Berlin seeks to expand its security commitments in the region. ( read original story ...)
Japan On A Budget: 43 Ultimate Tips For An Affordable Vacation
The world is changing in a way where the travel gods are now in our favor. Specifically, traveling to Asia has never been cheaper. Now all budget travelers alike can afford to hop on that plane and ... ( read original story ...)
SkyDrive Funding: Japanese Flying Car and Cargo Drone Company Scores More than $66 Million
Flying Car and Cargo Drone Developer SkyDrive Raises 9.6B Yen (currently $66,432,000 USD) in Series C Funding Round by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Japanese flying car and cargo drone develope ... ( read original story ...)
StarLux expanding flights, aiming to make a profit
StarLux Airlines Co (星宇航空) aims to turn a profit next year by expanding its passenger operations to North American and Southeast Asian markets and by increasing its cargo business, CEO and general ... ( read original story ...)
Japan accuses Russia of blindfolding diplomat and pinning him down over spying allegations: “Unbelievable acts”
Russia claimed the diplomat was "detained red-handed while receiving, in exchange for financial reward, restricted information." ... ( read original story ...)