Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced a $141 million emergency fund to help exporters hit by a ban on Japanese seafood imposed by China in response to the release of treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. ( read original story ...)
I’ve always fantasized about living in Japan. But after nearly three years of living here as a Black woman, I’m ready to move back to the US.
Renee Marant is attending college in Japan, just like she dreamed of. But the realities of racism and low job prospects have made her disillusioned. ( read original story ...)
Ex-Recruit employee given 25 years by Tokyo court for raping 10 women
The Tokyo District Court on Monday sentenced a former employee of a Recruit Holdings group company to 25 years in prison for raping 10 women including a job-hunting college student. Presiding Judge ... ( read original story ...)
International Oscar Race: Japan Picks Wim Wenders’ Tokyo-Set ‘Perfect Days’
Japan has picked the Wim Wenders-directed “Perfect Days” as its contender in the best international feature film race at the Oscars (see details, below). All submissions and materials for the 2023 ... ( read original story ...)
LDP and Komeito patch up rift over Tokyo candidacies
Whether the agreement can heal the growing rift between the two parties and lead to support at the polls is still unclear. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks up for 6th day on hopes for U.S. rate hike pause
TOKYO, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks advanced for the sixth straight trading day on Monday, as sentiment built that the U.S. central bank may take a break from rate hikes following signs of a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to allocate $140 million more to help fisheries after China’s import ban
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday the government would allocate an additional 20.7 billion yen ($141.41 million) to support the fisheries industry after China's total import ban of Japanese aquatic products. ( read original story ...)
A Swedish millennial bought one of Japan’s famously cheap abandoned houses. Here’s how he turned the 100-year-old property into a luxury Airbnb.
Anton Wormann, a 30-year-old Swedish model, moved to Tokyo in 2019 after visiting for work. Wormann started buying and DIY-renovating cheap, neglected houses in his neighborhood. His most recent ... ( read original story ...)
Best Bitcoin Casinos In Canada Offering Crypto Bonuses In 2023
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99% of Nigerians are crypto aware – Consensys report
A global survey from Consensys and YouGov featuring 15 different countries reveals that Nigeria has the most cryptocurrency aware populace.
Japan makes progress on international cyber probe collaboration
Investigative information from the National Cyber Unit was used successfully overseas for the prosecution of a suspect.
Bitcoin’s Use as Margin Collateral in Crypto Futures Trading Is Growing
BTC-margined contracts now account for 33% of the total futures open interest, up from 20% in July, according to Glassnode.The contracts offer a ...
Japan stocks (Nikkei 225) most attractive in Asia – AllianceBernStein
The Nikkei 225 index continued its remarkable comeback on Monday as investors continued allocating their capital to the country. The index, which tracks the biggest companies in Japan, jumped to ...
Nikkei 225 to replace 3 constituent stocks after semi-annual review
TOKYO -- Nikkei said on Monday that it will replace three constituent stocks of the Nikkei Stock Average, or Nikkei 225, as part of its semi-annual review, effective from Oct. 2.
As countdown to G20 summit approaches 0, all about the bloc & how it works
India, which took over G20 presidency last year, will host the Heads of State and Government Summit in Delhi’s International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre on 9-10 September.
Japan pledges $102mln concessional loan, $6.4mln grant to Jordan
Japan’s financial assistance to the Kingdom from 1999 to 2023 amounted to some $1.9 billion, of which over $600 million were grants and 1.3 billion were concessional loans. Japan also supported the ...