TOKYO -- Japan's proposed budget for fiscal 2026 approved by the cabinet on Friday has ballooned to a record 122 trillion yen ($783 billion), raising concerns about the country's fiscal discipline and ...
Japan bear attacks send firms hunting for new ways to protect customers, staff
YUZAWA, Japan -- At least once a day, Tsutomu Abe steps outside the traditional inn he runs in the hills of northern Japan. He bends to light the fuse on a rocket, launching firecrackers across a ...
Japan Closer to Achieving 2% Inflation Target, BOJ Governor Says
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said Thursday that the central bank is getting closer to achieving its 2% inflation target, reaffirming his stance of seeking further interest-rate increases.
Bleach Attack: 15 Injured in Shizuoka Factory Stabbing
Fifteen people were injured during a stabbing at a Yokohama Rubber factory in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. A 38-year-old suspect, Masaki Oyama, was arrested for attempted murder. The attack involved ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. reportedly seeks crypto mining access to Russia-occupied nuclear site
Located in southeastern Ukraine, the ZNPP is Europe’s largest nuclear facility and once played a central role in Ukraine’s electricity supply and grid stability. Since being occupied by Russian forces ...
Bitcoin sinks below $87,000 as crypto assets slide, metals soar post-Xmas
Gold, silver, platinum and copper all surged to new records as metals — not bitcoin — attracted capital on the debasement trade and geopolitical tension.
At least 15 injured in knife and bleach attack at Japan factory
A man was arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with what was believed to be bleach at a tire factory in central Japan on Friday, officials said. There was no immediate explanation of his motive. ( read original story ...)
Stabbing, liquid spray attack in Japan factory injures 14
Fourteen people were injured in a stabbing attack in a factory in central Japan in which an unspecified liquid was also sprayed, authorities said. ( read original story ...)
Japan FSA Said to Boost Watch of Regional Bank Property Lending
Japan’s Financial Services Agency is stepping up monitoring of regional banks that lend heavily to the booming real estate sector to make sure risks are under control, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Countries with national crypto reserves — implemented vs proposed
National crypto reserves operate as formal policy in a small group of countries, led by the United States through its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, alongside El ...
Japan police arrest man over stabbing spree, 15 people injured
Authorities in central Japan say that 15 people were injured in a stabbing incident at a factory in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan. Police have arrested a man for attempted murder. ( read original story ...)
‘It’s so quiet’: Mistake Aussies making in Japan as record tourists swarm hotspots
A record-breaking number of travellers have been flocking to Japan, with the country desperate to disperse tourism by urging visitors to explore beyond the hotspots. ( read original story ...)
Can Apple’s AirPod Translation Get You Through Tokyo? We Tested It.
A non-Japanese-speaking first-time visitor used Apple’s new in-ear translation feature to connect with locals at bars, sushi classes and even a fire ritual. ( read original story ...)
Japan proposes record budget spending while curbing fresh debt
Japan's government on Friday proposed record spending for next fiscal year while curbing debt issuance, underscoring Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's challenge in boosting the economy while inflation remains above the central bank's target. ( read original story ...)
Japan stabbing rampage leaves 14 injured at Yokohama rubber factory
Authorities confirm injuries after a weapon and ‘spray-like liquid’ attack. Local media report one man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo inflation cools more than expected, weakening yen
The currency has been hovering near its softest level against the US dollar since January Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)