Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits Seoul on Sunday to meet South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, facing a sceptical public there as the leaders seek deeper ties amid nuclear threats from North Korea and China's increasing assertiveness. ( read original story ...)
Buffett says more comfortable with investments in Japan than Taiwan
Warren Buffet on Saturday said he is more comfortable with Berkshire Hathaway Inc deploying capital in Japan than Taiwan, reflecting the growing tensions between the United States and China. The billi ( read original story ...)
Strong quake in central Japan; 1 dead, more than 20 injured
A strong, shallow earthquake has hit central Japan, killing at least one person and injuring more than 20 others, but no tsunami warning was issued ( read original story ...)
Why You Should Add Tokyo’s Secret Seaside Retreat To Your Travel List
Today, it’s more of a seaside destination for families and retirees. On the luxury end, The Hiramatsu Hotels & Resorts Atami is your best option for a one- or two-night stay. High up on an isolated ... ( read original story ...)
This Singaporean bought an old house in Japan for $30,000
He is the proud owner of a 120 sq m guesthouse in Ryujinmura, which he bought with two friends. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan bestseller ‘Honeybees’ is an ode to creatives
Riku Onda’s “Honeybees and Distant Thunder” is a meandering ode to music, to the artists who create it and the nature that inspires it. The novel pops between a slew of characters as they witness breathtaking performances and nervously wait for results at the end of each round, ( read original story ...)
Korea, Japan Presidents to Drink ‘Bomb Shot’ as They Talk Security
In between talks on security and technology, the leaders of South Korea and Japan plan to unwind over a drink. ( read original story ...)
‘Worse Than 2008’—Bitcoin And Crypto Now Braced For $540 Billion Crisis, Ethereum Cofounder Warns After Price Boom
Ethereum cofounder, Charles Hoskinson, who went on to create ethereum rival cardano, has warned the banking crisis is going to be worse than the 2008 global financial crisis that led to the creation ...
Yokohama F.Marinos vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction: Strong Hosts Should Teach Guests an Unforgettable Lesson
The J1 League flows on with magma as potential bottom-spot candidates Kyoto Sanga butt heads with league elites Yokohama F.Marinos. For Kyoto Sanga, it's been quite the experience, losing in three ... ( read original story ...)
A Singaporean and his $30,000 house in Japan
He is the proud owner of a 120 sq m guesthouse in Ryujinmura, which he bought with two friends. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Crypto giant Binance is reportedly facing US probe for violating Russian sanctions
Binance is reportedly facing yet another investigation by the US Justice Department, and this time, it's over possible violations against sanctions imposed against Russia. According to Bloomberg, the ...
Woman stabbed to death at Tokyo adult services business; suspect also wounded
A woman was stabbed to death at her workplace in the Japanese capital's Taito Ward on May 5, and the suspected assailant is in the hospital w･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Mads Mikkelsen, Millie Bobby Brown, Tom Sturridge headline first Osaka Comic Con
The organizers of Osaka Comic Con 2023 invited A-list celebrities to greet avid comicbook and movie fans to the three-day convention at the sprawling Intex Osaka complex this ... ( read original story ...)
40-yr-old son arrested after father stabbed in Osaka Pref.
A 40-year-old man was arrested on May 5 after his father was found with two kitchen knives stabbed in his abdomen at home here.Police ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Millie Bobby Brown Rocks Bedazzled Outfit at Osaka Comic Con
Masatoshi Okauchi/Shutterstock A vision in red! Millie Bobby Brown sparkled at the Osaka Comic Con Opening Ceremony. The Stranger Things star, 19, arrived at the Japan convention on Friday, May 5, in ... ( read original story ...)
Ether rallies 5% as meme mania tries to reenter the crypto market
Ether closed higher by 5.61% at about $1,990, according to Coin Metrics. It’s still below the key $2,000 level it briefly broke through in April following the Shapella upgrade. Earlier in the day it ...