League title, a league championship that at that time divided into two parts, one for each half of the season. Their head coach acknowledged the applause and immediately declared: “This is just the ... ( read original story ...)
Passenger apparently holding knife on Tokyo train detained
A passenger was detained on Wednesday morning after police received a report that a person was holding what appeared to be a knife on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan racks up trade deficit as imports balloon due to cheap yen
Vehicle exports jumped 24% and exports of electrical machinery were up 16%. Imports of mechanical parts surged as demand climbed for auto parts and computer chips. Japan's auto production has been ...
Want to fit in while in Japan? Follow these unusually specific ‘life rules’ issued by the government
A guidebook published by the Japanese government provides oddly specific "daily rules" to help foreigners fit into Japanese culture. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports pick up on weak yen but business mood stalls
Japan's exports rose for a fifth straight month in April, helped by a boost in value from the weak yen, government data showed on Wednesday, but shipment volumes struggled as soft external demand ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei seen rising 4.6% this year on solid corporate outlook, global economy – Reuters poll
Japan's Nikkei share average will rise 4.6% by year end, supported by a firm corporate outlook and a solid global economy, according to equity market strategists in a Reuters poll. ( read original story ...)
Japan Reports Trade Deficit as Weak Yen Lifts Import Costs
Japan’s imports rebounded in April as the weak yen boosted their value, pushing the nation’s trade balance into deficit and highlighting the increasing economic burden stemming from the currency’s ... ( read original story ...)
Catch up on the day’s stories: Caitlin Clark’s historic deal, overtourism in Japan, Stonehenge link
1️⃣ Historic deal: Caitlin Clark has a new achievement that hasn’t been accomplished since Michael Jordan. The WNBA star signed a multiyear deal with the league’s official basketball supplier, making her the first female athlete to have her own collection with Wilson. ( read original story ...)
Farcaster, a crypto-based social network, raised $150M with just 80K daily users
Farcaster, a blockchain-based social protocol founded by two Coinbase alumni, announced on Tuesday that it closed a $150 million fundraise. Led by
Three Prominent Japanese Growth Stocks With Up To 25% Insider Ownership On The Tokyo Stock Exchange
Despite a backdrop of economic contraction and modest upward pressure on yields, Japanese equities have shown resilience, with the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices posting gains. This environment ...
20 Fun And Free Things To Do In Kyoto and Osaka, Japan
Looking to explore the popular cities of Kyoto and Osaka without breaking the bank? Contrary to popular belief, you can soak in the rich culture and beauty of these Japanese cities without ... ( read original story ...)
5 Of The Best Casual Eateries For First-Timers In Tokyo
The following restaurants and bars are well-loved by tourists and regularly frequented by locals as well. They offer a great example of what the Tokyo culinary scene has to offer—without breaking the ... ( read original story ...)
Creepy Nuts Set to Globally Livestream Tokyo Concert: See the Schedule
Creepy Nuts is set to stream a show from its ongoing domestic tour, called ONE MAN TOUR 2024, for global audiences. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Strategic Interests in the Global South: Indo-Pacific Strategy
Since the end of the Cold War, dramatic changes in the security environment in the Indo-Pacific region have transformed Japan’s official development assistance (ODA) strategy, as evidenced by revisions to the ODA Development Cooperation Charter. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo-Stone Brewing Unveils Phase One of its $60 Million Expansion
Two years following the announcement of its acquisition by Sapporo U.S.A., San Diego-based Sapporo-Stone Brewing, unveils the near completion of phase one of its expansion project at its Escondido ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Newest Nike Collection Bombarded with ‘Weird and Hideous’ Tags from Angry Tennis Fans
Naomi Osaka has dropped a clothing bomb ahead of the French Open, shaking up the fashion world. Following her return to the tennis scene, Osaka is poised to make a step with Nike. The Japanese tennis ... ( read original story ...)