Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index ended at a five-week low on Monday on mounting concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve's continued aggressive monetary policy will slow economic growth. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Revengers Announce Spinoff Focused on Toman’s Keisuke
A Tokyo Revengers spinoff manga is set to debut later this summer. According to the franchise's Twitter account, the first chapter Tokyo Revengers ~Baji Keisuke Kara no Tegami~ (A Letter from Keisuke ... ( read original story ...)
New, unique patch unveiled for US soldiers in Japan
U.S. soldiers and Japanese liaison officers can now wear a unique uniform patch combining the Japanese and American flags. ( read original story ...)
NI business leader reveals his ‘visit’ to The Covid Quarantine Hotel in Tokyo
Former CEO of Harland and Wolff spent seven days in isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19 on a recent business trip to Japan ... ( read original story ...)
NI business leader writes about his ‘unplanned visit’ to The Covid Quarantine Hotel in Tokyo
Former CEO of Harland and Wolff spent seven days in isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19 on a recent business trip to Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Palais de Tokyo founder to direct Mexican ‘laboratory’
Jérôme Sans, who founded the Palais de Tokyo, will be the creative director of Lago/Algo, a new cultural centre in Mexico Citys ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 marathoner Gabriyesos to lead six-person Athlete Refugee Team at Oregon22
Tokyo 2020 Olympian Tachlowini Gabriyesos will lead a six-member Athlete Refugee Team (ART) at next month's World Athletics Championships Oregon22. The 24-year-old Israel-based athlete, who fled ... ( read original story ...)
CryptoCodex: Your Free Essential Briefing On What’s Driving The Day In The World Of Bitcoin And Crypto
Want to stay ahead of the market and understand the latest crypto news? Sign up now for the free CryptoCodex—A daily newsletter for traders, investors and the crypto-curious. ( read original story ...)
Another Major International Bank Forecasts Recession In The U.S.
Several major financial institutes have warned that the Federal Reserves’ steep hike in interest rates is raising the risk of inflation. ( read original story ...)
Small protests held in Tokyo and Sapporo against 2030 Winter Olympic bid
A small group of protesters gathered Sunday in central Tokyo and in the northern city of Sapporo to oppose Japan’s overtures to hold the 2030 Winter Olympics. About 50 people gathered in each locale ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo classical music fest to be held in full for the 1st time in 3 years
SAPPORO--This northern city will host its annual acclaimed summer Pacific Music Festival for the first time in three years now that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have abated. ( read original story ...)
Court in Japan rules upholds ban on same-sex marriage
"I actually wonder if the legal system in this country is really working," one of the plaintiffs, Machi Sakata, told Reuters. ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court says ban on same-sex marriage constitutional
It underscores how divisive the issue remains in Japan, the only member of the Group of Seven major industrialized nations that does not recognize same-sex unions. In its ruling, the Osaka court ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Finds Chinese Ships Moving Equipment For Gas Exploration In East China Sea, Files Protest
The relations between Japan and China have worsened after Tokyo filed its protest against the alleged unilateral resource development work carried out by Beijing in the disputed w ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Airlines Begins Evaluation Of Boeing 767 Replacements
DOHA—Japan Airlines (JAL) is beginning to consider its options for an order to replace its long-serving Boeing 767s while also preparing to continue the replacement process for its 777 fleet. JAL is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan maintains economic assessment as consumer, business spending picks up
Japan's government on Monday maintained its assessment that the country's economy is picking up as the downside effects of the coronavirus pandemic begin to wane and private and business spending ... ( read original story ...)