By Takahiko Wada and Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Core consumer prices in Japan's capital, a leading indicator of nationwide trends, rose 4.3% in January from a year earlier, marking the fastest ... ( read original story ...)
9.0 quake rocked the Pacific Coast 323 years ago and sent an ‘orphan tsunami’ to Japan
Japanese historical records noted the occurrence of an "orphan" tsunami on Jan. 27, 1700. Coastal communities recorded a mysterious tsunami reaching as high as 10 feet as it arrived at their shores, ... ( read original story ...)
Emirates flight from Tokyo to Dubai lands with an extra passenger. Guess how
A passenger experienced labour and delivered a baby in midair while travelling on an Emirates flight on 19 January, The flight from Tokyo-Narita to Dubai International landed with an additional ... ( read original story ...)
New complex with stores, hotel linked directly to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport to open Jan. 31
A complex directly connected to Haneda Airport's Terminal 3 will fully open on Jan. 31, with the aim of enhancing the airport's presence as a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-inspired mansion in San Fernando Valley fetches $18M
Onin, created by architect Eran Gispan and designer Jae Omar, ranks as second-highest residential sale in Encino history. ( read original story ...)
As Global Regulators Grow Wary of Crypto, Japan Embraces Web3
With tight regulations already in place that helped insulate FTX Japan and its investors from heavy losses suffered elsewhere in the world, Japan is working on policy and guidelines for stablecoins, ...
Why bitcoin is up 40% in January despite crypto industry carnage. Can the rally continue?
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Japan to downgrade COVID-19 classification to a less serious disease on May 8
Japan is planning to downgrade its coronavirus classification on May 8. The country will revise its COVID-19 protection guidelines as well. ( read original story ...)
Expert explains how to spot Japanese knotweed – with urgent warning on treating it
Spotting Japanese knotweed in your garden is never a good sign, particularly if you're trying to sell your home. Here, an expert shares what you should do if you spot the invasive plant ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese knotweed: 11 Leeds areas with known infestations revealed – how to stop it from spreading
Homeowners must be aware if they have Japanese Knotweed on their land and property as you can be prosecuted if you have let it spread into the wild. In addition to destroying pipes,drains and ... ( read original story ...)
The year crypto broke: How customers, investors lost millions and what’s being done
"Impact x Nightline" takes a look at the major players behind the cryptocurrency collapse and what's being done to protect consumers.
U.S. watchdog should step up oversight of crypto auditors, say Democratic senators
U.S. Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden are calling on the country's accounting watchdog to increase oversight of firms that audit cryptocurrency companies in the wake of the collapse ...
Banks will take a hard look at crypto business, says Blockchain Intelligence Group’s Timothy Cradle
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and ...
Bitcoin and crypto are moving past FTX’s collapse, but the road back will be rough
To answer this question and shed more light on what crypto investors can expect in coming months, I’ve spoken to Alex Benfield and Juan Villaverde, crypto analysts at Weiss Ratings, an independent ...
Hi-Fi Rush is a Fresh Start for Tango Gameworks After Ghostwire: Tokyo’s Lukewarm Reception
Hi-Fi Rush's bright and energetic aesthetic could signal a fresh start for Tango Gameworks following Ghostwire: Tokyo's lukewarm reception. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Defense Buildup Plan and Its Defense Industrial Base
Japan’s new Defense Buildup Plan (DBP) outlines the path to a paradigm shift in Self Defense Force (SDF) capabilities. CSIS Japan Chair adjunct fellow Gregg Rubinstein assesses plans to refine Japan’s ... ( read original story ...)