Japan’s Finance Minister Balks at Changing Crypto Tax Rules

Japan's top financial official is cautious about the idea of his nation changing how it taxes gains from cryptocurrencies. During a meeting with the budget committee of the Upper House on June 25, Senator Kenji Fukimaki asked whether Japan's tax policy on ... ( read original story ...)

Japan space explorer arrives at asteroid to collect samples

TOKYO – A Japanese space explorer arrived at an asteroid Wednesday after a 3½-year journey and now begins its real work of trying to blow a crater to collect samples to eventually bring back to Earth. The unmanned Hayabusa2 spacecraft reached its base ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo station maps to be standardized

The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry is planning to standardize station maps at train and subway stations in Tokyo in preparation for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The designs of such maps currently vary among railway and ... ( read original story ...)

Tokai Tokyo Financial : to Acquire 20% Shares of MONEY DESIGN

Note: This English translation is for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between the Japanese original and this English translation, the Japanese original shall prevail. We assume no responsibility for this translation or for direct ... ( read original story ...)

Peak Japan: Hello Kitty bullet train debuts this week

Resplendent in shocking pink, a sleek "Hello Kitty" bullet train, complete with special carriages festooned with images of the global icon from Japan, has been unveiled before it chugs into service this week. The special shinkansen or bullet train will run ... ( read original story ...)

Japan Nikkei falls 0.8% on stronger yen, trade war fears

Japan share market finished session lower on Monday, 25 June 2018, as yen's strengthening against the dollar on the back of concerns over increasing trade friction between the United States with China and the European Union and other economies weighed on ... ( read original story ...)

Bank of Japan’s Quest to Spur 2 Percent Inflation

The U.S. Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank are among the world’s monetary authorities that have set an inflation target right around 2 percent. Nowhere, though, does the quest for this number carry drama like it does in ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo Jetz Takes Over a Movie Lot in New “The One” Video

Grand Hustle has a long and storied history, and Tokyo Jetz is part of the label's new generation. Fully backed by T.I., she's on the way to making a name of her own; her new video is the tip of the iceberg. Her latest is "The One," where she flaunts her ... ( read original ...

Tokyo exhibition aims succeeding tradition of art

Tokyo [Japan], June 26 (ANI): "TOKYO TESHIGOTO", which translates to "Tokyo handwork" is a project for developing traditional craft products for modern consumers and opening new markets in Japan and outside for Tokyo based craftspeople. It was established ... ( read original story ...)

SoftBank mobile unit eyes July filing for IPO

TOKYO -- SoftBank Group will apply to list its Japanese wireless ... SoftBank Group says it intends to ensure the mobile unit's independence after an IPO, a factor the TSE will consider as it reviews the listing application. Son gave up his representative ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo: Ex-yakuza among suspects in swindle of elderly woman

Tokyo Metropolitan Police have arrested two persons, including a former gang member, over the alleged defrauding of an elderly woman in Koto Ward last year, reports Nippon News Network (June 26). In December, the woman, then 71, was told over the telephone ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo: Cops say ‘ultimate’ sex service went too far

Masayuki Tsuchiya of Candy (Twitter) TOKYO (TR) – Tokyo Metropolitan Police have busted a sex parlor for providing sex services that exceeded those allowable under the law, reports TBS News (June 25). On June 1, Masayuki Tsuchiya, the 56-year-old manager ... ( read original story ...)

Sumo: Kakuryu in pole position as Tochinoshin moves up

After two straight championships, yokozuna Kakuryu sits atop the rankings for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament that the Japan Sumo Association published Monday. While the 32-year-old Mongolian goes for a grand tournament title hat-trick, much of the ... ( read original story ...)