Kai Sotto’s run in the Japan B.League has come to an end. For now, at least. The Yokohama B-Corsairs have announced that the deal between them and Kai Sotto has expired and no new contract has been ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police arrest 12 on suspicion of money laundering with accounts holding $384 mil.
Osaka Prefectural Police on May 21 arrested 12 people suspected of involvement in money laundering after they allegedly set up some 4,000 acc ... ( read original story ...)
Beloved public bathhouse near Tokyo to end 57-yr history due to customer harassment
A public bathhouse near Tokyo beloved by local residents for over half a century has announced that it will shut down later this month, citin･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Girl, 2, dies after getting neck caught in power window of car in Tokyo
A two-year-old girl died on Tuesday in Tokyo after her neck was caught in the power window of a car. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By using ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court dismisses foreigner’s claim of police discrimination
The Tokyo District Court on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit by a foreign woman who claimed to have been subject to discriminatory treatment by police. The woman from South Asia in her 40s and her ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle Group raises $2.8 billion in largest Japan-focused buyout fund
U.S. investment giant Carlyle group said on Tuesday it had raised 430 billion yen ($2.8 billion) for its fifth Japan buyout fund, its largest investment vehicle for Japan. Strong demand and backing ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Nears $71,000 in Crypto Rally Fueled by ETF Approval Hopes
A rally in crypto prices continued into Tuesday on the back of renewed investor hopes for the introduction of the first U.S. exchange-traded funds holding ether. Bitcoin traded at close to $71,000, ...
Stocks slide, dollar steady ahead of Fed minutes; crypto soars
Stocks drifted lower while the dollar held firm on Tuesday as investors awaited minutes of the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting to gauge the timing and extent of possible interest rate cuts ...
Japan’s Nikkei changes course to fall as investors pause buying
Japan's Nikkei share average dropped 0.31% to 38,946.93, impacted by investors anticipating U.S. chipmaker Nvidia's earnings. Daikin Industries and SoftBank Group declined, while chip-related shares ...
Paris Olympics 2024: Japan still wrestles with legacy of its own troubled 2020 Tokyo Games in warning to upcoming hosts
Cost overruns, corruption and Covid tarnished the Japanese public’s memory of their Games, with a lot of their anger directed towards organisers. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall as gains erased, higher yields dent real estate
Tokyo stocks ended slightly lower after erasing earlier advances Tuesday, as investors locked in gains and real estate issues met sel ( read original story ...)
Full Daytime AND Nighttime Videos of Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies in Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea
Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies is a brand new attraction at Tokyo DisneySea, and we were able to capture full ride POV videos during daytime and nighttime as part of a soft opening for Fantasy Springs. Fantasy Springs is a new port at the park that ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle Raises $2.8 Billion for Largest Japan Buyout Fund
Carlyle Group Inc. raised 430 billion yen ($2.8 billion) for its fifth Japan buyout fund, adding to signs of investor interest in the country despite a gloomy fundraising climate for private equity firms globally. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new whaling mothership sets sail on first hunt
The chef fires up the grill and bastes a chunky whale steak, a Japanese delicacy that could soon appear on more plates nationwide as a new whaling mothership sets sail despite criticism from conservationists. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin hits record in Japan, Argentina and Philippines’ local currency
Bitcoin prices are at record levels in several countries following a 7% surge on the day as it topped $71,000.
Dollar steady; ether sparks crypto rally
The dollar was firm on Tuesday while the yen struggled on the weaker side of the 156 level, though trade was mostly rangebound as investors generally stuck to their views of the expected timing and extent of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.