Former world no. 1 Naomi Osaka has reached her first quarterfinal in almost two years, after her opponent Lesia Tsurenko withdrew with an elbow injury. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas expects half of overseas profit to come from US gas by 2030
Japan's biggest city gas supplier Tokyo Gas Co Ltd expects that by 2030 its U.S. shale gas and related businesses, including trading and marketing, will contribute around 50% to its targeted overseas ... ( read original story ...)
Japan slips into a recession and loses its spot as the world’s third-largest economy
A weaker Japanese yen was a key factor in the drop to fourth place, since comparisons of nominal GDP are in dollar terms. ( read original story ...)
Osaka funeral parlor apologizes for cremating wrong woman
A funeral parlor here has apologized to the family of an elderly woman who died in January for mistakenly cremating her body before a proper funeral could be held for her. ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossoms expected to bloom in Tokyo on March 17
The earlier-than-usual blossoming is attributed to higher than average temperatures across the country over the past few months, particularly this month. ( read original story ...)
Japan in Recession, loses Spot as World’s Third-Largest Economy
Japan's economy unexpectedly enters a technical recession, losing its spot as the world's third-largest economy to Germany. Weak domestic demand and consecutive quarters of contraction raise questions ... ( read original story ...)
Man given prison term after food prank at beef bowl diner in Osaka
A man who appeared in a viral video engaging in unsanitary behavior at a Yoshinoya beef bowl diner in Osaka was given a two-year-and-four-month prison term and fined 200,000 yen ($1,300) on Thursday, ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin-Yen Pair Hits Record High, Reflects Stress on Japan’s Fiat Currency
Bitcoin reached a record high in Yen terms early Thursday, leaving behind bitcoin's U.S. dollar-, euro-, British pound- and Australian ...
Crypto-Loving Lawyer Eyes Run Against Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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Crypto exits remain low but investors remain unfazed
The global venture capital market is enduring a long period of limited exits. This means many historical venture deals are slowly rotting on the vine, in IRR terms. The crypto market is no different, ...
Morning Bid: Japan GDP on tap, yen hugs 150.00/$
In currency markets, the yen will take center stage again on Thursday after its fall through 150.00 per dollar this week. Warnings on Wednesday from Japan's finance minister Shunichi Suzuki that rapid ...
Tokyo couple accused of poisoning daughter with illegally bought prescription drugs
On Thursday, investigators said that Kenichi Hosoya and his wife, Shiho, purchased olanzapine and antifreeze online prior to their daughter’s death. ( read original story ...)
Japan is no longer the world’s third-largest economy as it slips into recession
Germany on the other hand, saw its nominal GDP grow 6.3% to reach 4.12 trillion euros, or $4.46 trillion based on last year's average exchange rate.Japan has lost its spot as the world's third-largest ... ( read original story ...)
Rakuten shares gain in Tokyo after strong outlook
DOW JONES NEWSWIRES Shares of Rakuten Group rose sharply after its results showed a markedly better financial performance, and painted a promising outlook for the year ahead. The stock ... ( read original story ...)
Japan loses crown as world’s third-largest economy after it slips into recession
Fall in rank below Germany has been attributed to a weak yen and country’s ageing, shrinking population ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Economy Shrinks Unexpectedly in Final Quarter of 2023
Japan became the world’s fourth-largest economy after a weak end to 2023, as growth in tourism spending failed to offset sluggishness in domestic private consumption and capital spending. ( read original story ...)