J-Pop Talent Agency Apologizes for Founder’s Alleged Sex Abuse of Stars
Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates Inc. issued an apology in response to allegations that founder Johnny Kitagawa
2023-05-15 15:50
Dai-Ichi Life Jumps After Announcing $882 Million Share Buyback
Dai-Ichi Life Holdings Inc., Japan’s largest publicly-traded insurer, jumped in Tokyo trading after announcing a share buyback plan
2023-05-15 15:24
James Arthur personal 'heartache' inspires new song
James Arthur has returned with the new single 'A Year Ago' about the aftermath of a breakup.
2023-05-15 15:17
Kishida Flags Importance of Wages as Panel Scrutinizes Trend
A key panel backed by the Japanese government discussed the need to scrutinize data to see if the
2023-05-15 11:58
Japan's govt, central bank debate deflation risk, role in keeping wage hikes
TOKYO Japan's government and the central bank on Monday held a fresh round of discussions on the role
2023-05-15 10:27
Japan’s Topix Index Edges Toward Highest Level Since 1990
Japan’s Topix rose, edging toward its highest close since August 1990, as foreign buying and locally driven corporate
2023-05-15 08:51
Zibo barbecue: Millions bring sudden fame to industrial Chinese city
Previously a sleepy industrial city, Zibo has been at the centre of a post-lockdown social media frenzy.
2023-05-15 08:46
Japan April wholesale prices rise 5.8%, but pace slows for 4th straight month
By Leika Kihara TOKYO Japan's wholesale prices rose 5.8% in April from a year earlier, but the pace
2023-05-15 08:25
ChatGPT Doesn’t Know Digital Minister Pushing AI Use in Japan
ChatGPT failed to correctly identify Japanese Digital Transformation Minister Kono Taro, even as he advocates for more use
2023-05-15 08:23
Phillies-Rockies fight explained by Bryce Harper, Jake Bird and more
DENVER — Mother's Day got a little testy between the Colorado Rockies and Philadelphia Phillies at Coors Field on Sunday.Philadelphia All-Star Bryce Harper and Colorado reliever Jake Bird were in the middle of a seventh-inning skirmish between the two squads during Colorado's 4-0...
2023-05-15 07:47
3 Philadelphia 76ers who definitely won't be back next season
The 76ers failed to reach the Eastern Conference Finals again this year, falling to the Celtics in seven games. Departures big and small are sure to follow.After sweeping the Nets in first round of the NBA Players, the 76ers had hopes of taking the next step towards the Eastern Conference Finals...
2023-05-15 06:52
Japan Megabanks Set to Forecast Hefty Profits, Avoid Bond Losses
Japan’s top three banks are expected to forecast their highest profits in years, driven by a pickup in
2023-05-15 06:46