Public prosecutors on Thursday indicted a 69-year-old woman on suspicion of fatally stabbing a housewife in Nagoya more than a quarter century ago. According to the indictment, Kumiko Yasufuku is ... ( read original story ...)
Salem Civic Center hosts job fair to help Yokohama employees find new jobs
The Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board teamed up with Virginia Career Works and the city of Salem to host a second hiring event at the Salem Civic Center for Yokohama ... ( read original story ...)
Record S$36 million in cash reported as lost property in 2025: Tokyo police
A record 4.5 billion yen (around S$36 million) in cash was reported missing as lost property in 2025, according to Tokyo police. This marks a 0.5 per cent increase from 2024, NHK World Japan reported, ... ( read original story ...)
Peter Thiel Meets Sanae Takaichi In Tokyo As Palantir Expands AI Ambitions Amid Deepening US–Japan Tech Alliance
Thiel, co-founder and chairman of Palantir, held talks with Takaichi during a visit to Tokyo, according to Japan's Prime Minister's office. The meeting was described as a courtesy call, though the ... ( read original story ...)
1 Hotel opens Tokyo property with nature-focused design
The sustainable hospitality brand launched its Japanese flagship featuring biophilic architecture and environmental programming in the capital city. ( read original story ...)
Introducing the FORTUNE CRYPTO 40: Blockchain businesses built to last
Our first-of-its kind ranking identifies companies with the financial strength and sound business practices to survive a "crypto winter" and beyond.
Crypto fans have an alternative to savings accounts. Banks are freaking out.
Stablecoins—and the yields they can offer—are at the center of a fight between the crypto and banking industries.
Japan’s largest union group sees solid pay hike demands, flags Middle East risks
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, March 5 (Reuters) - Japan's largest labour union group Rengo said on Thursday its member unions are seeking an average wage hike of 5.94% for this year, underscoring strong ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs military upgrade on Iwo Jima amid growing Chinese presence in Pacific
Tokyo is reportedly planning to enhance facilities and station aircraft on the island, and establish a Pacific defence initiative office. ( read original story ...)
S.E.C. Settles Its Case Against Justin Sun, an Investor in the Trumps’ Crypto Coins
The decision to settle the court action is particularly striking because the defendant was accused of a serious violation of securities laws. He denied the charges.
SEC Dismisses Fraud Case Against Crypto Billionaire Justin Sun
Sun became a major investor in President Trump’s crypto projects as he pursued leniency from U.S. law enforcers.
Woman indicted for 1999 Nagoya murder after responsibility deemed valid
A 69-year-old woman was indicted Thursday for a 1999 murder in Nagoya, central Japan, after a prosecutor investigation concluded tha ... ( read original story ...)
Ruins of another Edo Period artillery battery found in Osaka
The dual cannons and fortified site built by the Edo Shogunate to defend Kyoto at the end of Japan's feudal era are no longer a historical unknown after city officials announced an ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: NYSE parent company invests in crypto exchange OKX at $25 billion valuation as part of push into blockchain-based stocks
Intercontinental Exchange said in January that it planned to build a blockchain-based platform for tokenized equities.
Japan eyes distant island for nuclear waste dump
Although the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster was the worst catastrophe of its kind since Chernobyl, Japan wants to adopt “maximum use” of the industry based on energy policy documents. In January, the ... ( read original story ...)
Top 10 Best Luxury Hotels in Osaka
Osaka has grown into one of Japan’s most compelling luxury city destinations. Known for its dynamic street culture, celebrated food scene, and ... ( read original story ...)