Two American men, including an internet streamer repeatedly uploading videos showing his nuisance behavior in Japan, were handed fresh arrest ... ( read original story ...)
Investment Fraud in Tokyo: High-Ranking Executives Arrested Over Illicit Schemes
Top Executives Apprehended In a shocking revelation, four individuals, including Yohei Funakoshi (34), the president of SquareDesign, an investment consulting company based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, have ... ( read original story ...)
Comedian Natsuko Yokozawa Takes Charge as Police Chief for a Day in Tokyo, Raises Awareness About Special Fraud
Comedian Turns Police Chief for a Day In an unconventional approach to raising awareness about special fraud, Japanese comedian Natsuko Yokozawa took on the role of police chief for a day at the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Seeks to Dissolve Moon Church After Pleas of Shinzo Abe Assassination Suspect
The government says the former Unification Church caused “immense suffering,” echoing the accused killer’s complaints. ( read original story ...)
It was Bankman-Fried’s decision to raid billions from sister crypto company, star witness testifies
Fried’s federal fraud trial that in the final days of Alameda Research, she admitted wrongdoing to her employees in an all-hands meeting, telling them the decision to borrow funds from customers of ...
Japan’s banking regulator to order report on glitch from network operator
NHK has learned that Japan's banking regulator will order the operator of a major interbank payment system to submit a report about a recent extensive system glitch.
Japan’s Zenkin Net Faces Nationwide Disruption, Affecting Over 2.55 Million Transactions
Nationwide Disruption in Japan’s Banking Network In a major breach of Japan’s banking infrastructure, the country’s interbank network, Zenkin Net, experienced a significant system malfunction. The ...
Asia-Pacific stocks set to fall ahead of China inflation data
Asia-Pacific markets are set to fall ahead of China’s inflation and trade data for September. China is slated to release inflation numbers early Friday. Analysts polled by Reuters expect the country’s ...
Nadal, Osaka expected for Australian Open field
Organizers of the Australian Open (AO) have announced that a plethora of superstars are set to make their comeback to Melbourne Park at the start of 2024, including former champion Naomi Osaka. Naomi ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama’s Tsuzuki Ward Eases Parental Anxieties with ‘Small 1 Wall’ Initiative
In a bid to alleviate the anxieties of families juggling school and work commitments, the local government of Tsuzuki Ward in Yokohama, Japan, is stepping up its efforts. The approach? A unique ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire’s Mississippi Truck Tire Plant Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Yokohama’s truck tire plant in West Point, Mississippi celebrates a milestone while looking toward the future. ( read original story ...)
Comedian Toshifumi Fujiwara Faces Legal Consequences for Alleged Hit-and-Run in Tokyo
A Comedy Star Under Investigation Renowned comedian Toshifumi Fujiwara, best known as Tocchan from the comedy duo FUJIWARA, is currently embroiled in a hit-and-run controversy in Tokyo, Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
This Week In Credit Card News: Hamas Funded Attack Through Crypto; Are Your Credit Card Rewards At Risk?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is preparing to take a closer look at credit card rewards programs. CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said his agency is eyeing new guidance for how the Electronic ...
FTC sues bankrupt crypto company Voyager’s CEO over false FDIC insurance claims
After settling on Thursday with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), bankrupt crypto company Voyager is permanently banned from handling consumers' assets. When a bank or financial service is FDIC ...
What Is The ‘Sata Andagi’ Meme And What Anime Does It Come From? TikTok’s Viral ‘Osaka’ Meme Explained
An old-school anime meme based on a viral video of a character yelling "sata andagi!" is going viral on TikTok, but where does it come from? Here's what you need to know. ( read original story ...)
Japan condemns Hamas’ ‘terror attacks,’ supports Israel’s right to defend itself
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa told her Israeli counterpart on Thursday the "terror attacks" by Hamas cannot be justified for any reason, and that Tokyo resolutely condemns the conduct, a statement by the Japanese Foreign Ministry said. ( read original story ...)