TOKYO, July 14 (Xinhua) -- Three cases of leakage involving toxic per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) between 2010 and 2012 have been confirmed at the U.S. military's Yokota base in western ... ( read original story ...)
4 Japan utility groups slapped with business improvement order
The industry ministry said Friday it ordered four major Japanese utility groups to improve their operations after they were found to ... ( read original story ...)
It’s like 2021 again as crypto altcoins soar as much as 66%
Solana's SOL and Cardano's ADA tokens rose by 33% and 23%, respectively, while Polygon's MATIC and Algorand's ALGO coins are up 20% and 14%.
The issue with crypto regulation is ‘the lack of clarity’, says Coindesk’s Emily Parker
Emily Parker, Coindesk executive director of global content, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the state of crypto in the U.S., why she thinks other foreign countries are now rolling out the welcome mat ...
Analysis: Bank of Japan in a bind as price pressures heighten case for early policy tweak
The Bank of Japan is caught in a dilemma with growing prospects of sustained inflation heightening the case for an early tweak to its yield control policy, despite Governor Kazuo Ueda's reassurances ...
G7 finance chiefs to meet July 16, will discuss Ukraine, global taxation, Japan’s finance minister says
Financial leaders from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced countries will hold talks on July 16 on the sidelines of the broader G20 meeting in India, Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on ...
Yokohama EV tyres to now sport E+ mark
The first Yokohama tyre to bear the E+ mark will be the new Advan Sport EV, an ultra-high performance summer tyre for EVs that the company plans to launch in Europe and other markets from autumn 2023. ( read original story ...)
Exploring the Forbidden Side of Osaka: Place to Avoid at All Costs
Although Japan is relatively safe country to travel, there are few area's you must avoid for your own safety. Let's check out! ( read original story ...)
US military chief praises Japan’s recent defense spending, calling it crucial to confront China, North Korea
U.S. Gen. Mark Milley, the highest-ranking military officer in the country, encouraged Japan's recent commitment to increase military spending. ( read original story ...)
Rocket being developed by Japan’s space agency explodes during testing but no injuries reported
A rocket being developed by the Japanese space agency has exploded during testing but there were no reports of injuries. ( read original story ...)
America’s oldest craft brewer is permanently closing after 127 years
The other problem that has plagued the craft brewer came after Japanese beer giant Sapporo bought Anchor Brewing in 2017. The employees of Anchor alleged that Sapporo mismanaged the company and lacked ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Nishikigi beats Abi to take outright lead in Nagoya
Rank-and-file wrestler Nishikigi grabbed the outright lead Friday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament after downing komusubi Abi to ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber introduces “E+”, a proprietary mark for EV tires
Hiratsuka, Japan – The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that from the second half of 2023 it will be applying a new proprietary “E+” mark to its tires for passenger cars, trucks, and buses that ... ( read original story ...)
Biggest IPO this year? SoftBank’s chip designer Arm in talks to add Nvidia as anchor investor
Arm Ltd, the chip designer owned by Japanese conglomerate SoftBank Group ... could be the biggest initial public offering (IPO) of the year. Nvidia, the world’s most valuable semiconductor company, is ...
Japan stocks lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.09%
Japan stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Insurance, Transport and Banking sectors led shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 fell 0.09%. The best performers of ...
After 127 years, craft beer pioneer Anchor Brewing shuts its doors
The Bay Area maker of Anchor Steam is owned by Sapporo of Japan, which also is the parent company of Escondido's Stone Brewing ... ( read original story ...)