Japan's net external assets rose to a record 471.3 trillion yen ($3 trillion) in 2023, increasing for a sixth straight year, as a weak yen and overseas corporate acquisitions boosted the value of its foreign assets, ( read original story ...)
There Are More Than 300 KitKat Flavors In Japan — Here Are The Top 19 You Absolutely Must Try At Least Once
Another British-inspired flavor, Milk Tea KitKats are the perfect dessert to bring to your next tea party. The black tea extract and white chocolate really balance each other out, so you get a nice, subtle tea flavor. ( read original story ...)
TechnoPro Holdings: Private Equity-Powered Japanese Growth Machine
TechnoPro Holdings is a rapidly growing leader in the engineering staffing industry in Japan with a market share of 7.2%. Read more about TCCPY stock here. ( read original story ...)
29-year-old woman goes on trial for killing 3 daughters
A 29-year-old woman went on trial in Nagoya on Monday, for killing her three daughters aged 5, 3 and nine months, in 2022. Himeka Toya of Ichinomiya City pleaded guilty but her defense team said that ... ( read original story ...)
Swiatek defeats Jeanjean to set up match vs. Osaka
Defending champion Iga Swiatek defeats Leolia Jeanjean in the first round of the 2024 French Open, setting up a second-round matchup with Naomi Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Right now’s the best time of year for a ride on Tokyo’s often-forgotten streetcar line
Tokyo’s excellent public transportation system isn’t a recent addition to the city. For generations, trains and subways have been the best way for Tokyoites to get around, but the city’s long-term ... ( read original story ...)
China premier agrees on cooperation with Seoul, Tokyo but issues veiled rebuke against their US ties
China’s premier has agreed to revive three-way cooperation with South Korea and Japan in the face of shared challenges but issued a veiled rebuke against the two countries’ expanding security cooperat ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sees record returns of lost-and-found items
A record number of lost items in Japan were returned to authorities in 2023, highlighting the country's unwavering commitment to honesty and civic duty. Authorities are urging pet owners to be more ... ( read original story ...)
Infrastructure firm I Squared to invest $5 bln in Asia over next three years, executive says
Global infrastructure investor I Squared Capital is looking to invest $5 billion in the Asia Pacific from 2025 to 2027 as it seeks to tap into fast-growing sectors, including renewable energy, in the ...
My Search for the Original Mrs. Watanabe
Yen retail traders are back in the spotlight. But where did the phrase for the archetypal Japanese housewife investor come from?
Trump campaign will now accept crypto contributions
Kennedy, Jr. The Federal Election Commission decided back in 2014 that candidates could legally accept crypto campaign contributions, but there are some things that make crypto a bit different from ...
Nuclear Statement Issued by China, Japan and South Korea
C hina, Japan, and South Korea discussed North Korea's nuclear weapons program during their three-way summit in Seoul on Monday, with nuclear-armed Pyongyang announcing it intends to launch another spy satellite in the coming days. ( read original story ...)
Iga Świątek to Face Naomi Osaka in 2024 French Open 2nd Round After Win vs. Jeanjean
There will be quite the high-profile clash in the second round of the 2024 French Open women's singles tournament. Top-seeded Iga Świątek will face ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura Announces Partnership with GMO Internet Group to Launch Dollar and Yen Stablecoins in Japan
The collaboration will see Nomura try to launch stablecoins for the yen and the dollar to users in the Japanese market.
French Open: Iga Swiatek makes ruthless start, sets up Naomi Osaka showdown
Iga Swiatek routinely handled the business in her French Open first-round match to set up a showdown with Naomi Osaka, while three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur and 2023 Wimbledon champion ... ( read original story ...)
More than 1,200 jobs are coming to the crypto sector, signaling a revival
Top crypto firms are on a hiring spree after surviving a crypto winter replete with slashed funding and scandals.