Runa Tamura, 39, and her parents were arrested Monday by police on suspicion of conspiring together to behead an elderly man at a Japan hotel. ( read original story ...)
Japan says sees pick up in business sentiment for the first time in 7 months
Business sentiment in Japan is picking up in July on easing supply constraints and the removal of COVID-19 curbs, the first such uptick this year, a report by the cabinet said on Wednesday. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan keeps economic assessment in July, business conditions improve
"The Japanese economy is recovering at a moderate pace," the July economic report said, adding that slowing economic growth overseas caused by global monetary tightening poses a downside risk. "Full ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Cabinet Office ups view on business sentiment for the first time in seven months
Ahead of Friday’s Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy announcements and updated economic projections, the Japanese Cabinet Office published its monthly economic assessment this Wednesday. “Raises view on ... ( read original story ...)
Binance To Offer Full Services in Japan After Acquiring Sakura Exchange Bitcoin Last November
After acquiring Sakura Exchange BitCoin (SEBC) in November 2022, Binance will start providing full services for Japanese users in August this year.
South Korea launches interagency investigation team to tackle rising crypto crimes
South Korea launched an interagency investigation unit to tackle crypto-currency crimes on Wednesday amid a surge in illegal activities in the market and a lack of legal protections for investors.
US congressional committee set to weigh crypto bills
A key congressional committee is set to vote this week on several bills that would develop a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, a milestone for Capitol Hill in its efforts to codify federal ...
Homegrown Japanese 2nm Chips to Cost 10x More Than Japan’s Mainstream Chips: Rapidus
The Japanese government has agreed to financially support the ... its CEO is mulling raising additional capital through an initial public offering (IPO), though for now there is nothing to announce.
Man with knife enters school in Osaka
A man with a knife broke into a junior high school in Osaka Prefecture on Wednesday. The man entered a building of Toyo junior high school in Tondabayashi City before noon. Police arrested the 29-year ... ( read original story ...)
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo hotel opens a pop-up garden bar with Tokyo Tower view
The bar is set in the hotel's outdoor garden, which has an unobstructed view of Tokyo Tower. You can enjoy the space as a standing bar or relax on tatami mats around the garden. As for the menu, the ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Hoshoryu promoted to ozeki after breakthrough championship
The Japan Sumo Association on Wednesday promoted Mongolian wrestler Hoshoryu to ozeki, the sport's second-highest rank, following hi ... ( read original story ...)
Silkworm sashimi, cricket curry on menu as bugs make a comeback in Japan
On a recent vacation in Tokyo, Takumi Yamamoto opted for a special lunch of cricket curry and silkworm sashimi, washed down with a water bug cider. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Tokyu Land and Sustech to launch $1bn renewables fund
TOKYO -- Japanese property developer Tokyu Land will create a fund focused on renewable energy, partnering with Tokyo-based sustainability startup Sustech on plans for investment of 150 billion yen ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei slips ahead of BOJ meeting, automakers top losers
Japan's Nikkei share average inched lower on Wednesday, led by auto stocks, as investors locked in profits ahead of the Bank of Japan's two-day policy meeting starting on Thursday.
Sumo wrestler Hoshoryu promoted to Ozeki
Mongolian sumo wrestler Hoshoryu has been promoted to the second highest rank of Ozeki. The Japan Sumo Association made the decision at an extraordinary meeting of its board of directors on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s population falls while foreign residents rise to record -govt
The population of Japanese citizens decreased at the fastest pace ever while the number of foreign residents rose to a record at nearly 3 million people, government data showed on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)