Reports have emerged of Japan-based MUFGs interest in acquiring a significant stake in HDB Financial Services, a subsidiary of HDFC Bank. Although HDFC Bank has not officially confirmed plans to sell ...
Japanese ‘sugar baby’ gets 9 yrs for scamming men out of 155 mil. yen
A 25-year-old Japanese woman was given a nine-year prison sentence on Monday for defrauding three men out of a total of 155 million ... ( read original story ...)
Jesse Kriel’s try-scoring return helps Yokohama Canon Eagles to semi-final berth while Marika Koroibete scores another brace
Springboks centre Jesse Kriel made an encouraging return from injury, coming off the bench as the Yokohama Canon Eagles sealed a semi-final spot. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s anti-monopoly body orders Google to fix ad search limits affecting Yahoo
Japan’s antitrust watchdog said Monday that U.S. search giant Google must fix its advertising search restrictions affecting Yahoo in Japan. The Japan Fair Trade Commission said in a statement that its recent study of Google’s practices showed it was undermining fair competition in the advertising market. ( read original story ...)
Editorial: Worries over resumed Osprey flights in Japan must not be left aside
The U.S. military gave the all clear for its Osprey tilt-rotor transport aircraft to take to the sky in March after they were grounded worldwide in th ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends 1% higher after sharp fall; chip-related shares weigh
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Monday, recouping some of the previous session's sharp losses, although declines in chip-related stocks capped gains. The Nikkei closed up 1% at 37,438.61, after ...
Japan and South Korea could coordinate currency intervention, but they may need U.S. support
The U.S. last week acknowledged Japan and South Korea’s “serious concerns” over the recent sharp depreciation in their currencies.
Naomi Osaka’s relatable reason why she wonders if Kobe Bryant is disappointed in her
In the latest episode of “Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgios,” Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam winner, and mental health advocate, opened up about her profound connection with the late Kobe Bryant ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rebound on eased Middle East tensions
Tokyo stocks rebounded Monday, as easing fears over escalation in the Middle East spurred buying following heavy selling late last we ( read original story ...)
Farmers start harvesting green-tea leaves near Tokyo
Farmers in an area near Tokyo have started to pick this year's crop of tea leaves. The specialty of the city of Sayama is green tea. Families and neighbors of a local farmer have started collecting new buds of a variety called "Fukumidori." The farm is expecting a normal-size harvest this year, due to continuing ...
‘Horizontally’ recycled nappies go on sale in Japan in world first
Product made from used nappies will go on sale in shopping centres after sterilisation, bleaching, and deodorising ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises after sharp fall, chip-related shares cap gains
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Monday, recouping some of the previous session's sharp losses, although declines in chip-related stocks capped the advance. The Nikkei had risen 0.72% to 37,334.97 ...
Preview: Yokohama F Marinos vs. Ulsan Hyundai – prediction, team news, lineups
With a place in the final of the AFC Champions League on the line, Yokohama F Marinos will host Ulsan Hyundai in the second leg of that tie on Wednesday at Nissan Stadium in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tells noisy crows to beat it — in their own language
Officials at refuse disposal sites plagued by scavengers have been given a victory to caw about, writes Tim Hornyak ( read original story ...)
US military aircraft routinely circle over Tokyo metro area: Mainichi probe
A Mainichi Shimbun probe has confirmed that U.S. military transport aircraft routinely circle Japan's capital region on routes over 300 kilom･･･ ( read original story ...)
Tranquility Near Tokyo: Exploring Saitama’s Hidden Treasures
Hakone, a beloved travel destination near Tokyo for locals, is easily accessible by taking the Odakyu Limited Express Romancecar from Shinjuku Station. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. ( read original story ...)