The conservative prime minister bet her seat in a snap election Sunday she hopes will cement her power—and move Japan closer to the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Jujutsu Kaisen previews episode 7’s thrilling Tokyo Colony 1 arc
Jujutsu Kaisen has steadily ramped up expectations for its third season, thanks to an artistry-first approach to Gege Akutami’s acclaimed manga. Last week’s episode, “Passion,” set the stage for an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s biggest banks ready to increase JGB holdings despite growing losses
By Anton Bridge TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Japan's two largest banks say they are set to increase their holdings of Japanese government bonds as rising interest rates promise higher returns, even though ...
World’s first Pokemon theme park opens in Tokyo amid record tourism boom
The world's first permanent Pokemon theme park opened in Tokyo on Feb. 5, featuring rides and a woodland area where visitors can try and catch them. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin drops 15%, briefly breaking below $61,000 as sell-off intensifies, doubts about crypto grow
Some market watchers have suggested $70,000 is a key level to watch and a break below that could lead bitcoin to decline further.
Crypto crash accelerates as investors flee risky assets
Bitcoin has lost nearly half its value since a high last year, intensifying fears about just how vulnerable crypto can be when investors flee risk.
18-year-old man arrested over attempted murder of man in Sapporo last November
Hokkaido Prefectural Police have arrested an unemployed 18-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed a 20-year-old man with a knife on a street in Sapporo, last November ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo in northern Japan taking emergency measure to swiftly clear street snow
Sapporo City in northern Japan has begun taking an emergency measure for the first time, entirely at its own expense, to swiftly clear snow off streets used daily by local residents. ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister defends PM Takaichi’s comments on the benefits of a weak yen
Japan's Finance Minister defends the Prime Minister's comments on the benefits of a weaker yen, citing positive impacts on corporate sales and exports. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
Bitcoin slump shakes companies that jumped on crypto-hoarding bandwagon
By Hannah Lang Feb 5 (Reuters) - Turbulence in the cryptocurrency market is dragging down shares of companies that hold bitcoin and other digital assets on their balance sheets, sparking concerns over ...
Japan’s ruling parties could win over 60% of lower house, Nikkei poll shows
TOKYO -- Japan's ruling coalition between the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party is poised to win more than 300 of the 465 seats in this coming Sunday's lower house election, ...
Tokyo Scramble is a Nintendo Switch 2 Exclusive Featuring Hairy Dinosaurs Under the Japanese Subway
Today's Nintendo Switch Partner Direct has revealed a new exclusive for Switch 2 — the bizarre-looking dinosaur survival game Tokyo Scramble. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo snow festival opens in Japan with 210 sculptures
A popular annual snow festival kicked off in Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, northernmost Japan, on Wednesday, showcasing 210 ice and snow sculptures across three venues. The 76th Sapporo Snow ... ( read original story ...)
Express Employment hosting job fair to help those facing Yokohama Tires layoffs
Free services such as resume preparation, interviewing skills, and one-on-one career coaching will be provided. ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow in northern Japan blocks roads and causes dozens of deaths
Heavy snow in northern Japan has blocked roads and caused dozens of deaths nationwide. As of Wednesday, 15 prefectures have been affected, with snow reaching up to 6.5 feet in some areas. ( read original story ...)
How Japan replaced France as the country young Americans obsessively romanticize—they’re longing for civility they don’t see at home
America used to be the archetypal "soft power" country, but sushi, anime and a different way of life place it in the land of the rising sun for Gen Z. ( read original story ...)