Japanese banks will compensate customers for costs they incurred in connection with the record two-day outage that hit the domestic fund transfer system last week. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Railgun Performs First Test Firing At Sea
Japan's long in development medium-caliber electromagnetic railgun could offer a huge boost in point defense capabilities. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks edge up as oil, bank issues bought amid caution
Tokyo stocks ended slightly higher Wednesday as oil and banking issues were bought on rising oil prices and Japanese bond yields, whi ... ( read original story ...)
Seoul, Tokyo, Washington to carry out 1st joint air drills: source
South Korea, Japan and the United States plan to carry out their first joint military air exercises on Sunday, according to Yonhap news agency citing an unnamed source close to the matter. The ... ( read original story ...)
‘Too bad it’s canceled’: Osaka Pref.’s AI chatbot dog mistakenly calls off 2025 Expo
The Osaka Prefectural Government wants users of an AI-powered program introduced to ease seniors' social isolation to know the chatbot's answ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei falls as strong US data stokes fear of Fed turning more hawkish
Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday after strong U.S. retail sales raised expectations for a more hawish Federal Reserve, while the risks around the conflict in Gaza continued to weigh on ...
Bank of Japan Steps Into Market to Slow Rising Bond Yields
The Bank of Japan announced an unscheduled bond-purchase operation on Wednesday, reminding the market of its determination to slow the pace of increases in sovereign yields.
Tokyo stocks lower in morning on renewed U.S. rate hike concerns
Tokyo stocks dropped slightly Wednesday morning on reviving concerns over further interest rate hikes and higher borrowing costs in the United States following stronger-than-expected retail sales data ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open lower on renewed U.S. rate hike fears
Tokyo stocks opened slightly lower Wednesday, weighed down by selling on revived fears of further U.S. interest rate hikes after U.S. ( read original story ...)
$16.7M penthouse suite up for grabs in new Osaka development area
A luxurious apartment priced at 2.5 billion yen (approx. $16.7 million) set to top a new Osaka building will become the most expensive ever i･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Is a Vibrant Vision in Deep Pink-and-Orange Patterned Mesh Midi
Osaka wore a deep pink-and-orange patterned mesh midi with a fabulous matching scarf and oversized gold earrings. The athlete forwent shoes for the occasion, posing beneath the palms barefoot—an ... ( read original story ...)
World’s largest crypto exchange freezes U.S. dollar withdrawals, stoking fear of collapse
The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, stopped all withdrawals of U.S. dollars from its American platform on Thursday. The company did not provide a reason for halting withdrawals, but said ...
Hunt for trophy apartments in Tokyo sends prices sky high
The average price of a new apartment sold in Tokyo also hit a fresh post-bubble high of ¥88.7mn in the first half of the year, according to the Real Estate Economic Institute, which tracks the ... ( read original story ...)
Best Crypto to Buy Now October 17 – MX Token, Polygon, Bitcoin Cash
Each day, we review some picks for the best cryptos to buy now based on the latest market movements, blockchain news, and trending narratives.
Naomi Osaka revolutionized tennis by breaking down its taboos
The Japanese player, ready to come back on the court at the beginning of 2024, has changed the world of tennis in a positive way forever ... ( read original story ...)
Spooked by Halloween mayhem, Tokyo’s famous Shibuya district tells revelers, “please do not come”
Halloween revelry around Tokyo's iconic Shibuya crossing has grown too scary for its own good, but can "saying 'Don't come here'" keep a lid on it? ( read original story ...)