A famed snow festival in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo, Hokkaido, opened on Saturday and is attracting large crowds. The event had been held online for the past two years due to the ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s Unrealized Loss on Bonds Now at $68B: Increased 10x After FX Intervention
Following the moves, the BOJ’s unrealized loss on government bond holdings increased roughly ten times compared to the end of September. The unrealized loss of Japan’s central bank on government bond ...
Hokkaido tourism picks up ahead of snow festival opening
Visits to Japan's northernmost main island, Hokkaido, by overseas travelers are showing signs of recovery ahead of the opening of the Sapporo Snow Festival on Saturday, driven by a sharp rise in ... ( read original story ...)
Money main factor behind Japan switch, says All Black Savea
New Zealand forward Ardie Savea said the opportunity to earn a significant payday was the main reason behind his decision to join Japan's Kobelco Kobe Steelers after the Rugby World Cup later this ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. FDA Approves Takeda’s TAKHZYRO® (lanadelumab-flyo) to Prevent Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) Attacks in Children 2 Years of Age and Older
OSAKA, Japan & CAMBRIDGE, Mass., February 03, 2023--Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental Biologics License ...
Kuroda Leaves Japan’s Central Bank Marking End Of An Era
So, who will replace Kuroda? Traditionally, governors of the BoJ alternate between former officials of the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and the central bank, Japan expert Jesper Koll says. Since Kuroda ...
Tokyo ward to conduct major operation on beloved cherry blossom trees
Meguro Ward in Tokyo is planning to replant some of the 2,200 cherry blossom trees that line the Meguro River, a popular sightseeing spot, out of concerns about their age, poor ventilation and lack of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s workers haven’t had a raise in 30 years. Companies are under pressure to pay up
Hideya Tokiyoshi started his career as an English teacher in Tokyo about 30 years ago. Since then, his salary has stayed pretty much the same. That’s why, three years ago, after giving up hopes for higher pay, ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Monster Rally Overshadows Demise of Zombie Projects
Digital-asset enthusiasts suggesting that the market rally since the start of the year brings an end to “crypto winter” may want to first make a wider assessment before declaring a thaw.
Crypto-linked stocks are on a tear, with Coinbase, MicroStrategy, and others up more than 100% in a month as risk appetite returns
Investors are less risk averse after the Fed delivers its smallest rate hike in nearly a year, causing a broader rally in equities.
The Bank Of Japan Faces Tough Choices Ahead Of Policy Normalisation
Will a change in leadership lead to a change in policy? The Bank of Japan'sGovernor, Haruhiko Kuroda, will step down on 8 April after servi ...
My party of 2 spent $82 at Tokyo Dining in Epcot, and I wouldn’t get everything I ordered again
Tokyo Dining is a Japanese-inspired eatery located in Epcot's World Showcase. I enjoyed the noodles, but the chicken karaage wasn't worth it. ( read original story ...)
Japanese company embroiled in Tokyo 2020 bribery scandal vows to change
A Japanese company embroiled in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic corruption scandal said Thursday it would strengthen oversight to prevent further wrongdoing. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Q4 economic growth likely rebounded on tourism reopening
Japan's economy likely returned to growth in the last quarter of 2022 as the country reopened to tourists, offsetting weakening corporate activity and exports amid darkening global conditions, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan “sushi terrorism” prank videos on social media spark outrage, and sympathy, in Japan
A handful of "sickening" videos showing people tampering with items on Japan's ubiquitous sushi conveyor belts have caused shockwaves. ( read original story ...)
Zodia Custody Teams Up With SBI Digital Asset Holdings to Form Crypto Custodian in Japan
Cryptocurrency storage provider Zodia Custody is forming a joint venture with Japanese financial services firm SBI Holdings's crypto arm to set up a crypto asset custodian for institutional investors, ...