TOKYO, April 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that ... The yen has been on a downtrend despite the Bank of Japan's decision on March 19 to end eight years of ...
Shinkansen service between Tokyo and Sendai suspended
Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train services have been suspended between Tokyo and Sendai stations on Tuesday. East Japan Railway says the suspension was not due to the earthquake that hit northeastern ... ( read original story ...)
Japan approves $3.9 billion in subsidies for chipmaker Rapidus
Japan's industry ministry said on Tuesday it has approved subsidies worth up to 590 billion yen ($3.9 billion) for chip foundry venture Rapidus as Tokyo pushes forward with plans to rebuild the ... ( read original story ...)
Is AI the new crypto? DeepMind co-founder says ‘hype’ and ‘grifting’ threaten the emerging sector
Surge in venture funding and public excitement has DeepMind co-founder and CEO Demis Hassabis drawing crypto parallels.
Bitcoin’s history: A timeline of the top crypto’s ups and downs since its ’09 inception
He uses $1,000 given to him by his grandmother to invest in about 100 Bitcoin when each was valued at around $10, and he soon becomes one of the early prominent crypto-based millionaires. By 2019, ...
Biden, Japan’s Kishida to allow US warship repairs in Japan, Nikkei says
U.S. President Joe Biden is set to reach an agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to allow large U.S. military vessels to be repaired in Japan, the Nikkei business daily reported on ...
Global IPO revival lags first quarter share sales as markets rally
However, IPO volumes were flat on the same period last year and less than half the levels seen in early 2022, with $22.4 billion raised in the first quarter so far. With interest rate cuts ...
The Rice of Success: Tokyo Sushi Master Hiroyuki Musashi on His Dedication to Detail
With: The chef cultivates his own rice, makes his own sake, and follows the tenets of traditional Edomae sushi in preparation for his renowned omakase meals ... ( read original story ...)
In attempt to connect with young people, Japan’s royal family debuts on Instagram
Japan's imperial family has made their Instagram debut, sharing photos and videos showcasing Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako's recent public engagements. ( read original story ...)
Land of Rising Sun dear to Jerusalem
For the second time in his career, Melvin Jerusalem is bringing home a major boxing title after a trip to his favorite hunting ground, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Jerusalem raises another championship banner for Philippine boxing
This after Jerusalem squeezed out a split decision victory over the previously unbeaten Japanese champion Yudai Shigeoka to claim the World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight title on Easter Sunday ... ( read original story ...)
OpenAI to open office in Tokyo as it plots global growth spurt
OpenAI is reportedly gearing up to open an office in Tokyo this month — the ChatGPT-maker’s third international office as it expands its global footprint. The Japan hub will be ... ( read original story ...)
Attempting to draw youth, Japan’s royal family debuts Instagram. But so far, no candid photos shared
Japan’s imperial family made an Instagram debut with a barrage of posts on Monday, hoping to shake off their reclusive image and reach out to younger people on social media. The Imperial Household ... ( read original story ...)
Revisiting the iconic Park Hyatt Tokyo’s legacy, ahead of its year-long closure
It isn’t a very common occurrence for a hotel to be as enigmatic, or as famous, as the city it is in and many will agree that Tokyo and its Park Hyatt are inimitably linked in fame and stature. From ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bank Launches First Deposit-Backed Stablecoin ‘Tochika’
Hokkoku, a regional bank in Japan, has sent shockwaves through the crypto industry with the launch of the first deposit-backed stablecoin.
Biden-Kishida summit to see deal on repairing large U.S. warships in Japan
TOKYO -- Large U.S. warships will be able to undergo repairs at private shipyards in Japan under an agreement expected to be struck by the leaders of both countries during next week's summit, Nikkei ...