A fire ripped through more than 170 buildings and killed one person in a southern Japanese coastal city on Wednesday, with military and firefighting helicopters scrambling to extinguish the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Fire burning in southwestern Japan damages 170 homes and forces evacuations
Firefighters are battling a fire that has burned through a neighborhood in southwestern Japan and forced more than 170 people to evacuate. ( read original story ...)
Why socks in Japan are a serious business
In the west, we tend to treat socks as an afterthought. Most of the time when we are out and about, they are covered by trousers. Women are accustomed to not wearing socks with leather shoes, and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy contracts as U.S. tariffs hit exports
Japan has reported its economy contracted at a 1.8% annual pace in July-September as President Trump’s tariffs hurt exports. ( read original story ...)
Japan counts cost of China’s travel boycott as tensions flare
By Joseph Campbell and John Geddie TOKYO (Reuters) -Within days of China urging its citizens not to travel to Japan due to a diplomatic dispute, Tokyo-based tour operator East Japan International ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Bond Yields Rise as Likely Stimulus Package Sparks Fiscal Concerns
Expectations for more stimulus have been growing since Sanae Takaichi—a known fiscal expansionist—won the leadership election of Japan’s ruling party last month.
Japan Set to Reshape Crypto Landscape with New 20% Tax Policy
In a groundbreaking shift, Japan has announced a 20% tax on profits from cryptocurrency investments, marking a significant move in the Asia-Pacific ...
Japan-China tensions trigger Nikkei 225 sell-off as tourism stocks plunge
Japan-China diplomatic row escalates driving volatility in Nikkei 225. Analysis of market impact, tourism sector risks, and trade implications for Asian economies.
OneSpan’s cloud-based FIDO authentication helps Japan’s largest trust bank combat phishing threats
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank has partnered with OneSpan to deploy a new cloud-based FIDO authentication solution aimed at strengthening mobile banking security.
World Series Champion L.A. Dodgers’ Season Opener in Japan to Be Focus of Upcoming Doc ‘Homecoming: The Tokyo Series’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Banijay Americas' BD4 has partnered with Fathom Entertainment and MLB Studios to produce the doc 'Homecoming: The Tokyo Series.' ... ( read original story ...)
What to know about China and Japan’s escalating spat over Taiwan
China and Japan have been locked in an escalating row, set off by Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi's suggestion earlier this month that Japan could respond with its own self-defence force if ... ( read original story ...)
FirstFT: China raises economic pressure on Japan in dispute over Taiwan
Also in today’s newsletter, Philippine corruption scandal escalates, and US House votes to release Epstein files ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Offers a 4-Day Workweek—Saying ‘Life Events’ Shouldn’t End Careers In A Country Where Birth Rates Are Crashing And Dating Needs A Government App
The new system upgrades the city's old flextime model, which previously allowed workers to take one weekday off every four weeks. Now, eligible employees can take one day off every week, giving them a ...
Major crypto stocks surge as Bitcoin recovers
Bitcoin’s modest rebound after its drop from $89,000 lifted several crypto-exposed stocks, despite broader market uncertainty.
Why crypto is melting down and stocks keep falling
“Bitcoin has struggled as a result of selling pressure from long-term holders taking profits but also uncertainty around Fed policy, the liquidity environment and other macro conditions,” said Gerry O ...
New federal guidance allows banks to use crypto for fees
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued new guidance clarifying that national banks may hold crypto-assets on their balance sheets for the limited purpose of paying ...