A large fire broke out in a commercial building near a famous tourist landmark, Tsutenkaku Tower, in Osaka in western Japan, local TV footage showed on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Fire breaks out near major tourist landmark in Osaka
A massive fire erupted in a commercial building near the famous Tsutenkaku Tower, a popular tourist landmark in Osaka in western Japan, according to local TV footage on Tuesday. More follows The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan top business lobby urges Trump to promote investment with US
The head of Japan's biggest business lobby on Tuesday urged the U.S. administration under the newly inaugurated President Donald Trum ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens of firms pull ads from Japanese network over sex scandal linked to its staff and celebrity
Dozens of major Japanese companies have pulled their commercials from broadcaster Fuji Television amid allegations company officials tried to cover up a sex scandal involving one of the country’s most ... ( read original story ...)
Singaporean actress Jeanette Aw returns to Japan for a string of patisserie pop-ups
Aw, who is best known for playing the lead character in the hit Channel 8 period drama The Little Nyonya (2008) and will return for a cameo in the spin-off series Emerald Hill set to premiere in March ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top FX diplomat warns against speculative bets on yen
Japan is closely watching currency market positions, including those built on speculative bets, because volatility in exchange rates is undesirable, its top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on ... ( read original story ...)
Coupang Eats launches first overseas delivery service in Tokyo
Coupang Eats launched its first overseas service, a food delivery pilot in Tokyo, after withdrawing from Japan in 2023. ( read original story ...)
The President Is a Crypto Billionaire
Donald Trump’s new token is making the crypto industry uneasy.
XRP Price Jumps. The Crypto Has Rallied 500% Since Trump’s Win.
XRP price rose early Monday amid crypto optimism around Donald Trump’s return to the White House.The price of the popular altcoin is up 8.7% over the last 24 hours to last trade at $3.33, according to CoinDesk data.
Japan’s Top FX Diplomat Warns of Impact of Weak Yen on Real Wages
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Tuesday a weak yen would push up inflation by boosting import costs, stressing the need to underpin consumption by turning real ...
Kato: Japan to respond appropriately after examining new US President’s policies
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Tuesday that “Japan to respond appropriately after examining new US President’s policies.” Will closely monitor impact of US policies on world economy, Japan ...
22-yr-old patient arrested for allegedly stabbing director at clinic in Osaka Pref.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on Jan. 20 on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a medical clinic director in Izumiotsu, O･･･ ( read original story ...)
Ye Steps Out for a Tokyo Outing With North West Amidst the Wait for ‘Vultures 3’ & ‘Bully’
Ye doubles down on family time with a Tokyo outing with North West this time amidst anticipation for Vultures 3 and Bully. ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Inauguration Pastor Immediately Launches Crypto Token
Just hours after he delivered an impassioned benediction at President Donald Trump’s inauguration, Reverend Lorenzo Sewell announced the launch of his own crypto token dubbed $L
HW Electro Co., Ltd. (New Filing – NASDAQ) Plans $16 Million IPO for January 21st (HWEP)
HW Electro Co., Ltd. (New Filing – NASDAQ) (HWEP) plans to raise $16 million in an IPO on Tuesday, January 21st, IPO Scoop reports. The company will be issuing 4,000,000 shares at $4.00 per share. In ...
U.S., Japan, and South Korea Tackle North Korea’s Crypto Crimes
The US, Japan, and South Korea have issued a joint statement on DPRK cyber threats, linking North Korea to $659M in crypto thefts, including $235M tied to WazirX. Collaborative efforts are underway to ...