Shakira ripped ex Gerard Pique, Naomi Osaka announced she's pregnant, Damar Hamlin discharged from hospital and more in the Roundup. ( read original story ...)
Fumio Kishida Travels to the United States as Prime Minister of a More Assertive Japan
The Prime Minister and President Biden are expected to discuss Japan’s military buildup amid rising regional tensions ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 13,427 new cases
Tokyo confirmed 13,427 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, down by about 7,300 from a week before. The seven-day average of new cases came to 14,476.3 compared to 11,907.7 a week earlier. The number of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s central bank raises views of 4 regional economies as activities pick up
Japan's central bank said in its quarterly report that many of the country's regional economies are "picking up" or "picking up moderately," although soaring inflation could take its toll looking ...
Bank of Japan more upbeat on regional Japan, wage prospects
THE Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Thursday (Jan 12) offered a more optimistic view on the country’s economic health, and pointed to a growing number of firms planning wage increases, underscoring its ...
Japan’s Nikkei flat before U.S. CPI test; banks rally on BOJ speculation
Japan's Nikkei share average ended little changed on Thursday, on caution ahead of key U.S. inflation data, with banking stocks rallying amid speculation about a Bank of Japan (BOJ) stimulus tweak ...
The best concerts coming to Tokyo in 2023
After what seems like forever, large-scale concerts are finally happening again. Tokyo is set to welcome some of today’s hottest artists and we couldn’t be more excited. Missed some of the ... ( read original story ...)
Read Your Way Through Tokyo
Here, she suggests reading for those coming to her hometown, Tokyo. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share. ( read original story ...)
South Korea Hints at Compensating Ex-Japan Labourers Via Fund; Victims Decry
The South Korean government unveiled a plan on Thursday to compensate victims of Japan's wartime forced labour through its own public foundation - instead of using funds from Japanese companies - ... ( read original story ...)
EU frets over crypto rules after FTX blow-up
Rulemakers question whether upcoming regulations will be enough to protect the bloc from future corporate implosions ...
Wall Street’s top cop trains his sights on crypto
In late 2021, the Brooklyn-born son of Jamaican immigrants became the first black person to be sworn in as the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, the storied branch of American justice ...
Japan’s Nikkei flat ahead of key U.S. CPI data; banks gain
Japan's Nikkei share average was little changed on Thursday ahead of key U.S. inflation data that would likely provide clues on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path for 2023. The Nikkei ended ...
BOJ More Upbeat on Regional Japan, Wage Prospects
The Bank of Japan on Thursday offered a more optimistic view on the country's economic health and pointed to growing number of firms planning wage increases, underscoring its conviction that Japan is ...
Japan Central Bank Upgrades View on Four of Nine Local Economies
By Megumi Fujikawa The Bank of Japan on Thursday raised its economic assessment for four of the nation's nine regions as recovery from the ...
Japanese woman wanted for financial fraud in Tokyo nabbed: BI
Immigration authorities recently arrested a Japanese national wanted by authorities in Tokyo for involvement in theft and financial fraud in Pasay City.In a statement Thursday, Commissioner Norman ... ( read original story ...)
6-yr sentence sought for man accused in Tokyo subway acid attack
A 26-year-old man behind a sulfuric acid attack is facing a possible six years in prison for inflicting serious injuries on an acquaintance a ... ( read original story ...)