At the start of the year, Sushi Meino, a six-seat sushi restaurant in Tokyo’s upscale Azabu-Juban neighbourhood, was ( read original story ...)
Private rooms coming to some of Japan’s bullet trains
Japan’s beloved Shinkansen trains are getting another upgrade – private rooms with doors in the upper class section. ( read original story ...)
Lotte Tour, GKL, step up Japan marketing for their casinos
Several operators of foreigner-only casinos in South Korea have confirmed to GGRAsia that they are either opening or reactivating marketing offices in Japan, traditionally an important target market ... ( read original story ...)
Mt. Gox’s $9B overhang could ‘spook the market,’ pressure Bitcoin: K33
The potential release of Mt. Gox Bitcoin could put negative pressure on BTC over the next month, K33 Research analysts warn.
Nikkei May Rise as Hopes Continue for Earnings Growth
Japanese stocks may rise as hopes continue for earnings growth and concerns recede about a further escalation in tensions in the Middle East.
Tokyo Rainbow Pride Celebrates 30 Years
Tokyo Pride Parade celebrated its 30th anniversary over the weekend, with 15,000 people converging to celebrate the local LGBTQIA+ community. ( read original story ...)
Minerva University Announces Plans to Include Tokyo Into Its Global Rotation Program
Minerva University, recognized as the World's Most Innovative University for consecutive years, is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with The Nippon Foundation to tackle pressing issues in higher education. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate service inflation perks up in March
Japan's annual business-to-business service inflation accelerated for the second month to hit 2.3% in March, data showed on Wednesday, suggesting firms continued to pass on rising labour costs thanks ... ( read original story ...)
Trump meets with Japan’s former prime minister Aso
Former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso, a senior figure in the country's ruling party, met with Donald Trump on Tuesday, becoming the latest U.S. ally seeking to establish ties with the Republican ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. military joins Japan in search for missing 7 MSDF crew from helicopter crash
Japan's defense minister on Tuesday said the United States will join search-and-rescue efforts for the seven missing Maritime Self-Defense Force members who crashed in two helicopters over the weekend ... ( read original story ...)
Doctor in Japan warns of ‘spring fatigue’ that can worsen as business year starts
As the new fiscal year gets underway in Japan and people dive into unfamiliar environments with enthusiasm, a mental health clinic doctor is ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Is Poised to Fill an EV Gap Left by China
To be clear, Japanese automakers aren’t exactly conquering either the Chinese or Americans in the global EV race. Toyota has made commitments about a new-energy transition, but in recent years has clung more to a strategy centered around hybrids. But their future visions seem more cohesive and realistic. ( read original story ...)
After bitcoin, ethereum, what crypto will get an ETF boost from Wall Street?
Melker reinforced this perspective by explaining the necessity of a regulated market infrastructure, similar to what exists for bitcoin, to support ETF approvals for other altcoins. He underscored the ...
Kryotech launches Vox Pay to simplify crypto on- and off-ramps
This was the focal point of a recent discussion led by Roundtable anchor Rob Nelson, who expressed concerns about the existing barriers that prevent smooth transactions on crypto platforms like ...
Demystifying Crypto: A Personal Journey Into the World of Digital Currency
Unlike traditional banks, where the institution handles account security, cryptocurrency places the onus of safeguarding digital assets squarely on the user's shoulders. This might seem daunting at ...
Crypto industry groups sue in Texas to challenge SEC’s ‘dealer’ rule
Two crypto industry trade associations on Tuesday sued the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to block a new rule that expanded the regulator's interpretation of what it deems a "dealer" of ...