Tokyo district prosecutors charged companies Tuesday with violating anti-monopoly laws as part of the bid-rigging scandal around the Olympics. ( read original story ...)
I was really impressed”… “Legendary rock band “LETCHLI” visited Japan and caused a huge panic at Tokyo Station!
At around 2:00 p.m. on the afternoon of the 20th, people who were obviously not passengers gathered on the Shinkansen platform at Tokyo Station to watch the legendary super rock band "Red Hot Chili Peppers" (hereafter referred to as "Red Hot Chili"), ( read original story ...)
Investcorp opens Tokyo office to target Japan deals
Investcorp, the Bahrain-based alternative investment manager that once owned Tiffany and controlled Gucci, is opening an office in Tokyo to raise funds and pursue acquisitions of high-end Japanese manufacturers and other hidden gems. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2023 Outline Revealed, Runs From September 21 to 24 – News
The Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association has revealed the outline for Tokyo Game Show 2023, which will run from [...] ( read original story ...)
Japan’s births fall below 800,000 for first time since 1989
Japan's birth rate fell to below 800,000 for the first time since 1899, according to government data released on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
The U.S. Finally Sold 400 Tomahawk Missiles to Japan. Here’s Why.
Japan is buying 400 Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles, which could counter attacks from China or North Korea’s large nearby arsenals of land-based missiles. ( read original story ...)
Japan OKs New Budget Including Hefty Arms Cost to Deter China
Japan’s lower house of parliament has approved a 114 trillion yen ($836 billion) budget for the next fiscal year. ( read original story ...)
Could NFTs and crypto help Japan’s ‘Cool Japan’ strategy?
The current state of Web3 in Japan While Japan may not be leading the charge in Web3, it is certainly still ahead of many other countries. Whiplus Wang, the head of Japanese crypto conference IVS ...
Bull Trap Warning: Crypto Now Braced For A March Earthquake After $200 Billion Bitcoin And Ethereum Price Rally
Morgan Stanley strategists have said they think the recent stock market rally is "a bull trap" and predicted March will bring a stock market crash that could drag down the price of bitcoin, ethereum ...
The Original King of Crypto Is Back
It’s also that of Arthur Hayes, who appeared on the crypto scene before SBF, got sidelined, and is now poised to return to it. The parallels are all the more remarkable because so much else in their ...
Crypto Companies Must Stop Poking The Regulators In The Eye With A Stick
The regulators view themselves as guardians of market participants, especially consumers, and collectively they do not respond well to companies who seek to weaken the environment under their watch.
Nikkei 225 price forecast amid a new Bank of Japan Governor
Japanese stocks have consolidated for the past couple of years. A new Bank of Japan Governor may change monetary policy.
Japan’s Nikkei ends slightly higher amid U.S. economic concerns
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index ended fractionally higher Tuesday amid a lack of fresh trading cues although concerns over prolonged rate hikes and a possible U.S. recession clouded the market ...
Yokohama Expands Passenger Tire Capacity at India Plant
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., is expanding its passenger car tire production capacity in India to meet the increasing demands from the local market. With an additional investment of $82 million, the ... ( read original story ...)
Six companies charged in Tokyo Olympic bid investigation
The Tokyo Olympic bid-rigging scandal widened Tuesday with Japanese advertising giant Dentsu and five other companies charged by Tokyo district prosecutors. ( read original story ...)
Indictment issued over suspected rigging of Tokyo Olympic bid after investigation into alleged corruption
Prosecutors have issued indictments to Japanese companies suspected of rigging bids for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)