Japanese wholesale prices rose 5.1% in May from a year earlier, slowing for the fifth straight month due to sliding fuel and raw material costs, central bank data showed on Monday. The rise in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan rocked by Pokémon card crime spree as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal from shops: report
Shop owners in Japan selling Pokémon are experiencing a rise in thefts as thieves go to extravagant lengths to steal these high sought-after items. ( read original story ...)
Geisha who debuted in Osaka 7 yrs after once giving up on dream determined to pursue career
A geisha, locally known as "geiko," who debuted in this western Japan city this past February, about seven years after once giving up on her ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
In Photos: Rookie geisha in Osaka determined to pursue traditional performing arts
Marizuru, second from right, entertains patrons with a party game using a folded screen, in Osaka's Chuo Ward on April 29, 2023. (Mainichi/Ai Kawahira ... ( read original story ...)
The women fighting Japan’s sexual violence stigma
Both were shattered by sexual harassment which she experienced "on a daily basis" when she joined her unit after training. "My breasts were rubbed. I was kissed on the cheek, groped, or grabbed from behind in the hallway - colleagues or superiors would rub themselves against me with people watching, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo girl with rare disease gets 1st ever haircut to donate locks for medical wigs
A 9-year-old girl suffering from an intractable disease on June 2 cut her hair for the first time since her birth to donate her locks to a pr･･･ ( read original story ...)
Patek Philippe Releases Six New Limited References For Tokyo Market
Patek Philippe introduced six limited editions, some of them surprisingly colorful, in conjunction with its Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Tokyo over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
This Week on Crypto Twitter: Outrage Over the SEC Crypto Crackdown
Between bombshell lawsuits against two crypto titans and talk of a weekend Bitcoin dump, it's been a wild ride.
Patek Philippe Drops Six New Limited References For Tokyo Market
Patek Philippe introduced six limited editions, some of them surprisingly colorful, in conjunction with its Watch Art Grand Exhibition in Tokyo over the weekend. ( read original story ...)
Why Tokyo Ghoul Wasn’t Successful In Its Creator’s Eyes
However, fans were quick to double-take when Ishida got on the topic of Tokyo Ghoul. "As far as the premise is concerned, I don't really consider Tokyo Ghoul a success. For me, success is when I get the feeling that I drew something good. ( read original story ...)
As SEC brings charges against Binance and Coinbase — watch out for three red flags before investing in crypto
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the regulation of crypto exchanges, and has put pressure on cryptocurrency prices.
Crypto Weekend Slump Compounds Jitters of Investors Already on Edge
A sharp weekend selloff in crypto led by a slump in smaller digital tokens set off a fresh wave of anxiety among investors, following a week in which a crackdown by the US Securities and Exchange ...
EG jawgemo talks Masters Tokyo expectations: “We have no limit on us”
EG explain their expectations for VCT Masters Tokyo and how they are looking at this tournament as a whole while prepping for Champions. ( read original story ...)
How North Korea’s Hacker Army Stole $3 Billion in Crypto, Funding Nuclear Program
The reclusive regime has trained cybercriminals to impersonate tech workers or employers, amid other schemes, helping fund its defense despite Western sanctions.
Vietnam Festival held in Osaka
The Consulate General of Vietnam in Osaka and the Japan’s festival organisation committee on June 10 held a ceremony to launch the Vietnam Festival 2023, an activity marking the celebration of the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s fall as financial hub tests Gov. Koike’s ambitions
When Gov. Yuriko Koike took office in 2016 under the banner of making Tokyo the premier Asian financial hub again, the city was ranked as the world's No. 5 financial center. Now the Japanese capital ...