Tokyo has lodged a protest against Beijing after a Chinese helicopter “violated” Japan’s airspace and four vessles entered its territorial waters ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and China accuse each other of violating airspace around disputed East China Sea islands
Japan and China are accusing each other of violating the airspace around the Japanese-controlled East China Sea islands that Beijing also claims. Japan’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement saying ... ( read original story ...)
Trump family crypto venture tapped as part of $2B Emirati-backed investment deal
An Abu Dhabi-backed investment firm is making a $2 billion investment in a crypto business deal that could serve as a major boost for the Trump family's crypto venture.
Company Boasts Spending Up To $20 Million On Trump Crypto Coin To Buy Influence
The arrangement puts money in Trump’s pocket in return for the opportunity to change policy — exactly the sort of pay-to-play scheme critics warned about.
Man arrested for assaulting 3-month-old son, causing temporary cardiac arrest
Police in Nagoya on Saturday arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his 3-month-old son, causing him to go into temporary cardiac arrest. According to police, Koichi Yumitatsu, a ... ( read original story ...)
Berkshire endorses Japanese trading houses, could hold them ‘forever’
Warren Buffett on Saturday gave a full-throated endorsement to the five Japanese trading houses in which his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway has invested. ( read original story ...)
Will condos ever create cool neighbourhoods? Why one developer sees a future that’s more Tokyo than Toronto
These Toronto developers want to make their condo neighbourhoods cool again, with more micro retailers and small businesses. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Princess Aiko delivers 1st official address at int’l medical conference in Tokyo
Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, delivered her first official address May 3 at the opening ceremony of an inte ( read original story ...)
US trade deal hinges on review of auto tariffs: Japan negotiator
TOKYO -- Japan will not be able to reach an agreement with the U.S. on tariff negotiations without a reassessment of duties on autos and other goods, lead negotiator Ryosei Akazawa said Saturday.
‘This Is Big’—Apple Just Quietly Confirmed A ‘Huge’ Bitcoin And Crypto Price Game-Changer
Phone maker Apple has lifted some App Store restrictions on bitcoin and crypto after a judge ordered it to end its controversial so-called “Apple tax” on ...
Int’l body promoting next-generation fusion energy joins World Expo in Osaka
A France-based international organization building an experimental nuclear fusion reactor is showcasing the clean energy technology a ... ( read original story ...)
China paints hilltop white to mimic Japan’s Mount Fuji, tourists feel duped after paying ₹1,100 entry fee
A tourist spot in Hebei, China, is under fire for painting a small hill white to resemble Mount Fuji, charging visitors. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s tariff envoy says Tokyo insisting on U.S. rethink
After arriving back in Japan, Ryosei Akazawa told reporters that the two sides 'made progress' toward an agreement, but stressed Tokyo was insisting that all tariffs be reviewed. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Metro relaxes staff dress code; sneakers OK, ties optional, gendered rules axed
Tokyo Metro Co. started this May implementing a relaxed dress code for subway station staff and train crew, allowing them to wear sneakers an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan expressway operator to waive unpaid tolls from major ETC failure
Central Nippon Expressway Co. (NEXCO Central) announced May 2 that it would waive tolls for vehicles that passed through affected areas duri ... ( read original story ...)
British pavilion at World Expo in Osaka improves afternoon tea set after online stir
The British pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka has improved the quality of its 5,000 yen ($35) afternoon tea set, with the dri ... ( read original story ...)