Doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the day in the Japan Open by toppling Fajar Alfian-Rian Ardianto of Indonesia but it’s not enough for ... ( read original story ...)
Second season of ‘Pachinko’ explores challenges for ethnic Koreans in Japan
The second season of “Pachinko” — opening Friday — delicately captures the plight of ethnic Koreans brought to Japan during colonial rule and their descendants, exploring themes of home and identity t ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Tax Agency Is Auctioning Off a Seized Ferrari, Whisky, and a Golf Course
The Japanese capital’s tax office is selling a Ferrari, a rare bottle of Suntory whisky, and an entire golf course, among other lots, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The items have largely been seized ... ( read original story ...)
IMF sees scope for Bank of Japan to keep raising rates
The Bank of Japan can raise interest rates gradually as heightening inflation expectations leave further scope to normalise its ultra-loose monetary policy, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban is Unconstitutional
Japan’s stance on same-sex marriage has been a topic of significant debate and scrutiny over the past few years. At present, Japan is the only G7 country without legal recognition in place for same-sex partners. ( read original story ...)
Discover This Tiny Home in Japan: Split-Levels, Smart Views and Space-Conscious Design
All things considered, 40 square meters of space is not much to work with and it feels even more limited when you put addition construction restrictions in place, which limit the actual built area. It ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto-industry leader praises new ‘constructive approach’ from Kamala Harris’s team
Some in the crypto industry have said Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has time to turn around the perception that her party is broadly anti-crypto. Is that happening now?
Forget The Fed—China Could Be About To Drop A $420 Billion Bitcoin And Crypto Price Bombshell
Now, as some crypto experts bet China could be about to open up its digital doors to crypto, economists are calling on China to begin monetary stimulus to bolster the country’s flagging economy. Sign up now for the free CryptoCodex—A daily five-minute ...
J2 League Focus: Yokohama FC vs Tokushima Vortis, Fight for the Top Spot in the League is Imminent!
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What to Expect From The Tokyo Game Show 2024
Tokyo Game Show is one of the biggest industry events of the year, and there are plenty of exciting things for gamers to look forward to. ( read original story ...)
Air Astana And Japan Airlines Codeshare New Almaty-Tokyo Service
The codeshare agreement will introduce a new route from Almaty to Tokyo, strengthening ties between Japan and Kazakhstan. Sometimes, a new airline partnership makes such good sense that you wonder why it is not already happening. Yesterday, that feeling ... ( read original story ...)
Transcript: Japan opens for (foreign) business
This is an audio transcript of the FT News Briefing podcast episode: ‘Japan opens for (foreign) business’ Marc Filippino Good morning from the Financial Times. Today is Thursd ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-bank CEO gets 24 years after falling for crypto scam, causing bank collapse
A federal judge sentenced a 53-year-old Kansas man to more than 24 years in prison after the former bank CEO abused his trusted position to embezzle $47 million after falling for a cryptocurrency scam ...
Trump announces new crypto project
The channel was first created on Aug. 6, the same day that Trump’s son, Eric Trump, teased a forthcoming announcement related to crypto and decentralized finance. “I have truly fallen in love with ...
NAND Flash Maker Kioxia files for IPO at expected $10.3 billion valuation
Kioxia has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, aiming for an October debut, reports Nikkei. The NAND flash maker aims to raise at least $500 million and could be ...
Chipmaker Kioxia Aims to List in Tokyo in October, Nikkei Says
Japanese chipmaker Kioxia has filed for an October initial public offering on the Tokyo exchange, Nikkei reported, pulling the trigger on a long-anticipated debut at a time AI development is fueling ...