Question: How bad is the situation with ski resort business closures in Japan? Answer: According to corporate credit research firm Teikoku Databank Ltd., seven ski resort operators went bankrupt in ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested on suspicion of groping teenage girl on subway in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of indecent assault after he allegedly groped a teenage girl on a subway train. According to police, the incident occurred at ... ( read original story ...)
Man found dead on Osaka Pref coast with ankles bound by tape
Police in Kaizuka City, Osaka Prefecture, are investigating the death of a man who was found dead on a tetrapod, with his ankles bound by tape. According to police, the body was found at around 10 p.m ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM battles for survival in parliament vote as Trump looms large
Even so, Ishiba then faces the prospect of running a fragile minority government as protectionist Donald Trump regains control in Japan's main ally the U.S., tensions rise with rivals China and North ... ( read original story ...)
Japan minor party head apologizes for “uterus removal” remark
In his YouTube channel program streamed Friday themed on declining birthrate, Naoki Hyakuta, novelist and leader of the Conservative Party of Japan, said there is a hypothetical idea, which he ... ( read original story ...)
Japan residents invest in US venture releasing aerosols to ‘cool Earth’ despite criticism
Several Japanese residents invested in a U.S. venture touting to cool the Earth by spreading aerosols in the sky and artificially ... ( read original story ...)
The Crypto World Is Preparing for a Renaissance Under Trump
Bitcoin prices hit $80,000 for the first time on Sunday. The president-elect has vowed to ease the regulatory burden on crypto and create a reserve to hold the nation’s bitcoin supply.
Founder of Crypto Mixer Bitcoin Fog Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison on Money Laundering Charges
The founder of the longest-running crypto mixer on the darknet has just been ordered to serve 12 years and six months in jail time.
Bitcoin hits $80,000 for the first time as the crypto community revels in Trump’s election win
But he became an outspoken supporter of crypto during his 2024 presidential campaign, even branding himself the "crypto president." And it seems to have paid off for the president-elect, who was able to unlock millions in campaign funding from the crypto ...
Cebu Pacific to mount direct flights to Sapporo
MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos can reach Sapporo through direct flights again, but this time with low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific, marking the airline’s fifth destination in Japan. Cebu Pacific, ... ( read original story ...)
Experts See Bullish Crypto Market Trends Following Trump’s Victory – Here Are The Best Picks For 100x
Following Trump’s recent victory, experts are seeing a surge in bullish crypto market trends, sparking optimism among investors, with certain DeFi tokens showin ...
Is Crypto a Good Investment Now That Trump Will Be President?
Now that Donald Trump has gone from being a former president to the new president-elect, many are wondering how his electoral victory will impact the crypto industry, and whether or not now is the time to invest.
The Outlook For Crypto Under Trump And A Republican Congress
The crypto industry has likely won its best possible election outcome, but seeing the benefits of that change may take more time than expected.
18 United Airlines Passengers Sickened From Suspected Food Poisoning During Tokyo-Bound Flight
Several United Airlines passengers traveling between Guam and Tokyo on Friday were confronted with an unwanted surprise after becoming ill during a flight to Tokyo. While the exact origins of the ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya mayor to run for Diet on new conservative group’s ticket
NAGOYA—Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura said Oct. 1 he will run in the Lower House election as a candidate of the Conservative Party of Japan, a year-old organization founded mainly by novelist ... ( read original story ...)
Spike in bad customer behaviour in Japan sees firms like 7-Eleven push back
An increase in abusive customers, which in extreme cases has driven workers to suicide, is seeing some Japanese companies take a stand The Japanese are often said to be well regarded for their ... ( read original story ...)