Architect Toshiko Mori once said that Tokyo “demonstrates that ‘city’ is a verb and not a noun.” Indeed, the Japanese capital’s clish-clash mix of traditionalism, modernity, restraint, and creativity make it an intoxicating place to visit any ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to decide on abortion pill after panel’s agreement
Japan's health ministry will soon decide whether to make abortion pills available for the first time after the proposal cleared a major hurdle with endorsement by a government panel on Friday.A ... ( read original story ...)
Man handed £200,000 legal bill over Japanese knotweed may have to sell new home
Japanese knotweed is an invasive species, notorious for its propensity to spread and cause damage to building structures, as well as the difficulty and expense of getting rid of it. Henderson had ... ( read original story ...)
Can you buy a cup of coffee with crypto?
There are two sides to every coin, even digital ones. CNN's Anna Stewart finds out if crypto can replace established currencies.
Crypto Billionaire Wu Cuts Jobs at One Firm, Loses CEO at Other
Billionaire Jihan Wu is reshuffling the leadership of his asset manager while shedding 10% of staff at his digital-currency lending firm, the latest signs of turmoil in the crypto industry.
New Toyota Prius to come factory-fitted with Yokohama BluEarth tyres
The BluEarth-GT AE51 incorporates the basic design and materials technology used in the BluEarth brand Yokohama, announced today that it is supplying its BluEarth-GT AE51 and BluEarth-FE AE30 tyres as ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to drop mask guidance, relax Covid strategy
Japan's government will drop its recommendation to wear masks indoors and downgrade its medical classification for Covid-19, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday.The change means that from May 8 - ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tightens Russia sanctions after latest missile strike in Ukraine
Japan tightened sanctions on Russia on Jan. 27, following the latest wave of missile strikes against Ukraine, the Reuters news agency reported. ( read original story ...)
Eight confirmed dead after ship capsizes near Japan, nine still missing
Eight people who were aboard a cargo ship that capsized off the coast of Japan earlier this week have died and nine remain missing, the Japan Coast Guard said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
The year that crypto broke: How trillions of dollars were lost
"Impact x Nightline" takes a closer look at the volatility throughout the cryptocurrency industry and the customers who are still searching for answers.
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei ends flat as investors eye more U.S. data
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed essentially flat on Friday as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach for further clues as to the future course of the U.S. Federal Reserve's aggressive ...
Japan’s Nikkei sees biggest weekly gain in over 2 months, earnings caution weighs
Japan's Nikkei on Friday posted the biggest weekly jump in more than two months, with the index recovering all of its losses since the Bank of Japan's surprise policy tweak last month. The index ...
Asia-Pacific stocks rise as Tokyo’s inflation nears 42-year high
Stocks in the Asia-Pacific traded higher on Friday as traders digested inflation data for Japan's capital city that neared the highest since mid-1981.
Tokyo police release new images of suspect in assault on sociologist Shinji Miyadai
TOKYO -- Police on Jan. 27 released new photos and videos of a suspect in the November 2022 slashing of sociologist Shinji Miyadai on a university campus in the suburban Tokyo city of Hachioji. The images, taken about four hours before the attack ... ( read original story ...)
Risky Business: Japan Steps Out
Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio has just visited Washington, drawing attention to how Japan is remaking its national security policy. He’s winning applause from Washington and hearing anguish in ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Greatest Experiment Looks All But Over
Welcome to Bloomberg Crypto, our twice-weekly look at Bitcoin, blockchain and more. In today’s edition, Emily Nicolle surveys the damage in DeFi: ...