Kanagawa Prefecture is struggling to keep its no-kill record for shelter cats that has been running since 2014 as the COVID-19 pandemic-dr･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Driver arrested after elderly woman dragged by van for 2 km in Tokyo
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- A driver was arrested Tuesday after a woman in her 80s was hit by a van and dragged for about 2 kilometers in western Tokyo, resulting in her death, police said. Yoshihiro Sumiyama, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei extend gains on dovish Fed tilt, chips rally
Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a second session on Wednesday and was on track for its highest close this month, as chip stocks led a rally on bets for a more dovish U.S. Federal Reserve.
Bank transactions face further delays in Japan due to system glitch
Transactions between banks have been disrupted since the morning of Oct. 10 due to the malfunction of the Zengin Data Telecommunication System. Eleven banks including MUFG Bank and Resona Bank were ...
Tokyo shares track global rally on dovish Fed comments
TOKYO: Tokyo stocks jumped on Tuesday, in line with gains across Asia, as investors returned to play catch-up with the previous day’s gains globally, boosted by dovish comments from Federal Reserve ...
Osaka, Nadal among tennis stars eyeing return to court at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber — are set to return to Melbourne Park in January following maternity leave, joined by 2022 winner Rafael Nadal and hometown favorite Nick Kyrgios. ( read original story ...)
Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki set to return to 2024 Australian Open
Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber — are set to return to Melbourne Park in January following maternity leave, joined by 2022 winner Rafael Nadal and hometown favorite Nick Kyrgios. ( read original story ...)
‘Not proud at all’: Japan’s army struggles to recruit
A recent open day at a Japanese military base near Tokyo was a fun family outing but, despite the games and snacks, the army recruitment stand was bereft of visitors.The army is even reportedly ... ( read original story ...)
I-70 improvement project part of Parson’s business talks in Japan
For the first time in more than 20 years, Missouri’s governor is traveling to Japan on a trade mission with the goal of boosting business connections. With nearly half a billion dollars in goods ... ( read original story ...)
Japan leads gains in Asia as investors shake off pressures from Hamas attack
Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped over 2.4%, leading gains in the region as the country comes back from a public holiday, with the Topix also gaining 2.09%. The indexes ended the day at 31,746.53 and 2,312.19 ...
Japan payments clearing network disruption continues for 2nd day
Japan's payments clearing network has not yet recovered from a system problem detected the previous day, its operator said Wednesday, warning delays to bank fund transfers may persist. "We have worked to restore the system overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday,
Japan’s manufacturers’ sentiment weighed by overseas risks – Reuters Tankan
Business morale at large Japanese manufacturers was subdued in October, although the services-sector mood edged up, the Reuters Tankan poll showed, as upbeat domestic demand helped partly offset the hit to the economy from global headwinds. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Myths to Manga review — your little monsters will love this
This absorbing exhibition, hung at child’s height and with lovely tell-me-a-story-Jackanory captions, introduces children to the myths and legends of Japan ( read original story ...)
Tania Ortiz Mena Appointed to Board of Directors for U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s U.S.-Japan Business Council
Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), today announced that its president, Tania Ortiz Mena, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the U.S. Chamber of ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto mining firm Digital Shovel announces new line of module data centers
Digital Shovel's S300 MiniPOD is designed to reduce transportation costs and allow miners to optimize efficiency, anywhere they find power.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Ex, Co-Conspirator Caroline Ellison Testifies At Crypto Fraud Trial
Ellison pleaded guilty to seven counts of fraud, money laundering and conspiracy after the collapse of FTX last fall.