Staff at municipal service counters here can now don fictitious “work names” on their badges to safeguard their privacy from hostile visitors. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s M&A boom predicted to continue for the ‘next few years’
TOKYO -- Mergers and acquisitions in Japan are likely to buck the sluggish global trend, according to advisors who expect dealmakers to zero in on Japanese companies' relatively low valuations, their ...
Japan’s Nikkei falls as US stock futures decline, stronger yen weighs
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, as a stronger yen prompted a sell-off of exporters, while declines of U.S. stock futures hurt sentiment. As of 0200 GMT, the Nikkei was down 0.7% ...
Aichi police make two more arrests over Nagoya hotel robbery-murder
Investigators believe the suspects conspired to extort the victim by threatening to report him to the police for alleged sexual misconduct. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s labour crunch forces rethink on traditional homemakers
Japan's labour shortage is forcing its conservative lawmakers to consider overhauling decades-old social welfare rules originally designed to encourage married women to spend more hours looking after ... ( read original story ...)
Japan weighs tightening rules on business visa popular among Chinese nationals
Tokyo mulls raising investment threshold for business manager permits amid concerns it is an 'easy route' to permanent residency Japan is considering increasing the minimum investment threshold for ... ( read original story ...)
Bain, KKR Said to Be Second-Round Bidders for Sapporo Unit
Bain Capital, KKR & Co. and Lone Star are among investment firms that have advanced to the second round of bidding for the real estate unit of Sapporo Holdings Ltd., according to people familiar with ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Yosakoi Soran Festival held in Sapporo
The Yosakoi Soran Festival, held in early summer in the city of Sapporo, Hokkaido, began on June 4. The festival features dances performed with ... ( read original story ...)
The heart of Hokkaido
My first trip to Sapporo last month made me fall in love with Japan even more. It's not only the delicious food and nice people that impressed me but also the unique beauty that makes me want to go ... ( read original story ...)
Situated Between Tokyo And Osaka Is A Hidden Japanese City With Incredible Temples And Castles
Japan has become a very popular travel destination. But if you are looking to beat the crowds, check out this hidden city that is full of castles and blossoms. ( read original story ...)
More Moritomo Gakuen documents disclosed to widow of MOF official
The Finance Ministry disclosed Wednesday another set of documents related to the dubious sale of state-owned land to Moritomo Gakuen to the widow of MOF official Toshio Akagi, who killed himself after ...
Monster Energy, The Official Energy Drink Partner of X Games Osaka 2025, Heads to Japan with Roster of Top Competing Athletes
X Games Osaka is almost here! The world's premier showcase in action sports competition will return to Japan in a few days. From June 20-22, X Games Osaka 2025 will stoke fans with history-making ...
Chinese fighters flew close to Japanese patrol planes, Tokyo expresses concern
Chinese fighter jets flew unusually close to Japanese military patrol planes over the weekend, Tokyo said, after two Chinese aircraft carriers were spotted operating simultaneously in the Pacific for ... ( read original story ...)
Three Crypto Wallet Trends You Can’t Afford To Miss In 2025
Crypto wallets are evolving into Web3 superapps—combining swaps, staking, DeFi, and gaming into one seamless, user-friendly platform.
Scheme to Take Torture Victim’s Crypto Went Back Months, Prosecutors Say
Two cryptocurrency investors met three times with the victim, a longtime friend, demanding his electronic devices and the passkey to an account worth millions of dollars.
In L.A.’s Little Tokyo, days of protests upend life and business
It's been a surreal week for those who live and work in the Civic Center area, as peaceful protests, clashes with police and vandalism have erupted since Friday night. ( read original story ...)