A police sergeant who injured a fellow officer with an aggressive judo chokehold and a chief inspector who punched another officer that gave ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
A Jeweler in Tokyo Reshapes Clients’ Keepsakes
The word means “custom made” in Japanese. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from Tokyo When the department stores that sold her Plant/Plant jewelry line stopped ordering at the height of the pandemic, Sae Asaoka realized she was in danger of going out of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Tourism Ambassadors
Tokyo is a bustling city, where tradition meets modernity. The Japanese capital has so much to offer visitors that we partnered with some of its most dedicated Ambassadors to help you discover their favourite spots and experiences. Watch our adventures with them in the episodes below. ( read original story ...)
2025 Crypto Golden Age: AI & Blockchain Unleashing Innovation
The Great Transformation The brutal crypto winter of 2022-2023 has given way to an extraordinary renaissance in digital assets.
Japan’s Nikkei climbs for fourth straight day on Wall Street boost
Japan's Nikkei share average rose for a fourth straight day, closing up 0.3% at 39,395.60, boosted by Wall Street's record high. Tech shares led the gains, mirroring U.S. peers. However, profit-taking ...
Crypto Founders Dominate Finance Category across Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List for 2025
The cryptocurrency industry’s rising stars have claimed nearly a third of the spots in Forbes’ “30 Under 30” finance category for 2025.
Stock market today: Bitcoin hits $100,000 and Asian shares are mostly higher
Bitcoin has surpassed $100,000 while Asian shares are mostly higher, taking their cues from another Wall Street record rally.
Tokyo stocks rise in morning as Wall St. highs boost sentiment
Tokyo stocks rose Thursday morning as sentiment was boosted by Wall Street indexes hitting record highs overnight on confidence in th ...
PayPay Bank paying big to attract deposits, with offer of 2% on dollars and yen
The offer is many times the rates advertised by competing banks and applies to yen deposits of up to ¥5 million, with no limit for dollar deposits.
Manila to get more radars and boats from Tokyo under new military aid tranche
The grant is intended to help strengthen the capabilities of the Philippines' navy and air force, the Foreign Ministry says. ( read original story ...)
Person on electric stand-up scooter spotted on Tokyo expressway
The operator of an expressway network in the Tokyo metropolitan area is calling for caution after a person was spotted on an electric stand-up scooter on the expressway at nighttime. ( read original story ...)
Electric scooter seen unlawfully entering Tokyo expressway
An electric scooter was spotted early Tuesday morning on the Metropolitan Expressway in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward, prompting highway officials to release video footage on social media to warn riders of the ... ( read original story ...)
Nankai Railway to buy control of Osaka landmark Tsutenkaku
The operator of Osaka's iconic Tsutenkaku tower tourist attraction plans to become part of a railway company to help it plan for the future. ( read original story ...)
Osaka’s World Expo 2024 golden opportunity for Malaysia, says new Japanese ambassador
The upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka will be a golden opportunity for Malaysia to shine on the global stage, says Japanese ambassador to Malaysia Shikata Noriyuki. Read full story ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba says no plan to revise joint BOJ statement
Japan's government has no plans to revise a joint statement with the central bank that focused on pulling the economy out of deflation, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Harry Potter Sword Replicas Recalled In Japan For Being “Too Authentic”
Harry Potter sword replicas sold at a theme park in Japan have been recalled for being too authentic, potentially violating the anti-weapons law, Warner Bros. Studios Japan and media have said. ( read original story ...)