Moomin souvenir shops and drinks stands are closing, too. But new cafés and shops are opening in 2023 We have sad news for fans of the adorable Finnish Moomin trolls. The company behind Tokyo’s ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher as yen weakens against dollar
Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday, supported by buying in exporters as the yen remained weak after falling overnight to the 142 range ... ( read original story ...)
TV tonight: the gritty underworld of 90s Japan in Tokyo Vice
Jake Adelstein’s gripping memoir gets a stylish TV adaptation. Plus: Louis Theroux has a frank interview with Canadian standup Katherine Ryan. Here’s what to watch this evening ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Shares End Higher On Firming Dollar
Tokyo stocks advanced Tuesday as the dollar's rise helped exporters, though many investors took to sidelines ahead of a series of holidays in major markets. ( read original story ...)
Japan begins inquiry into Unification church in wake of Shinzo Abe killing
Investigation will focus on church’s finance and organisation amid public dismay at extent of its links to ruling party ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida Hunts for Cash to Fund Planned Defense Buildup
(Bloomberg) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faces a dilemma: Unnerved by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising tensions over Taiwan, a majority of the public wants a defense buildup, but ... ( read original story ...)
Jeju Air resumes Incheon-Nagoya route, plans more flights to Japan
Jeju Air, Korea's biggest budget carrier, said Tuesday it has resumed the Incheon-Nagoya route in two and a half years, as eased virus restrictions have unleashed pent-up travel demand. Jeju Air began ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka man arrested for taking online job recruitment test for money
An Osaka man has been arrested on suspicion of taking an online job recruitment test for another person in exchange for payment, marking the first such case in Japan, investigative sources said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan govt begins Unification Church probe amid anger over ties with ruling party
Japan's government on Tuesday launched a probe into the Unification Church, the first step in a process that could strip the group of its legal status amid public anger over its links to Prime ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Govt to Begin Investigation of Unification Church
A no trespassing sign is placed outside the entrance of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, more commonly known as the Unification Church is seen at its Tokyo headquarters in Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shionogi shares jump after report of COVID drug gaining efficacy approval
Shares in Japanese drugmaker Shionogi & Co Ltd rose nearly 3% by mid-morning on Tuesday after the Yomiuri newspaper said the country's regulatory agency had compiled a report confirming the possible ... ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister calls for permanent funding sources for defense budget
Japan must secure permanent financing sources to increase defense spending by reviewing revenue and expenditure, and further reform spending in coming years, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on ... ( read original story ...)
A big milestone in Utah’s bid for another Olympics will only last 50 minutes. See what’s happening here
Utah’s bid for another Olympics is shifting into high gear. A delegation that includes Gov. Spencer Cox, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn will make a case for ... ( read original story ...)
Trial of English-speaking test for Tokyo high schools raises eyebrows
A private-sector English-speaking test will be introduced at the Tokyo metropolitan high school entrance exam for the first time in J ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo residents encouraged to wear turtlenecks amid power crisis fears
Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike has encouraged the city’s residents to wear turtleneck sweaters in order to stay warm and cut their energy use. "Warming the neck has a thermal effect. I'm wearing a ... ( read original story ...)
FTX Japan May Resume Withdrawals by December: Report
Fried’s FTX empire has collapsed, but its Japanese outpost aims to allow customer withdrawals again by the end of the year. According to a report from Japanese news site NHK, an FTX Japan executive ... ( read original story ...)