The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year of decline, the health ministry said on Thursday, underscoring the rapid ageing and dwindling of ... ( read original story ...)
Family behind Japan’s Seven & i pulls $58 billion management buyout bid, shares dive
The founding Ito family of Japan's Seven & i Holdings failed to secure financing for a $58 billion management buyout, sending its shares plunging and offering fresh impetus to a rival bid from ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan to announce management shake-up, sources say, as Uchida’s future in focus
Nissan is due to unveil a shake-up in its top ranks next month with embattled CEO Makoto Uchida likely to hang on to his job, three people familiar with the matter said on Thursday, in the wake of ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t Call it Crypto: How This Founder Used Stablecoin to Build a New Cross-Border Payment Network
That’s why today, Toffa runs Mural Pay, a cross-border payment facilitation platform that can help businesses make payments more quickly than many traditional methods he says. This is especially ...
$1.4 Billion Crypto Heist Traced To Hackers Breaching SafeWallet
The malicious Javascript code used in the attack could secretly modify transactions for SafeWallet, a cryptocurrency wallet provider.
Tourist luggage delivery service gaining ground in Japan
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Yokohama resident infected with measles after returning from Thailand
A resident of this city in her 20s who recently returned from Thailand was diagnosed with measles, the local government announced Feb. 26.･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Shonan Bellmare prediction: Can struggling giants halt the surprise package’s perfect start? | OneFootball
As Yokohama F. Marinos prepare to host Shonan Bellmare at Nissan Stadium on March 1, the contrast in form between these two sides couldn't be more striking. The hosts find themselves languishing in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo predicted to kick off cherry blossom season on March 21
Japan’s highly anticipated cherry blossom season is just a few weeks away, with Tokyo expected to be the first city to witness the iconic pink flowers open on March 21, according to the latest ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new births fall 9 straight years to record low in 2024
The number of babies born in Japan fell for a ninth consecutive year to hit a record low 720,988 in 2024, the health ministry said on Thursday, the latest data underscoring the rapid shrinkage and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan beats United States 2-1 for SheBelieves Cup women’s soccer title
Toko Koga scored early in the second half and Japan handed the United States its first loss under coach Emma Hayes with a 2-1 victory Wednesday night in the SheBelieves Cup title game. The Americans ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo to introduce same-day tickets: Japan PM Ishiba
Same-day tickets will be issued for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, which kicks off on April 13, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Seven & i says founding family unable to secure funding for $58 billion buyout
Japan's Seven & I Holdings said on Thursday the retailer's founding Ito family could not secure the financing required for a $58 billion management buyout, and it would consider a rival offer from ... ( read original story ...)
Alleged Tokyo prostitution ring for tourists may have made ¥1.1 bil: police
An alleged prostitution ring targeting foreign tourists in Tokyo's Kabukicho entertainment and red light district may have earned 1.1 billion yen across two locations since 2021, police said Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
The 10 Best Hotels In Tokyo
The best hotels in Tokyo offer a variety of accommodation types alongside the country's well-known exceptional hospitality. Here are our top picks for 2025. ( read original story ...)
Substance in broccoli, celery inhibits graying of black hair
NAGOYA--A natural compound in celery, broccoli and other plants inhibits black hair from going gray, research shows. Machiko Iida, a specially appointed assistant professor of occupational and ... ( read original story ...)