Japan Ninja Council, founded in 2015, is the first and only official association to promote the genuine Ninja culture and pass on the traditional Ninja culture to the next generation, with a joint ... ( read original story ...)
Japan edges one step closer to marriage equality
The joint lawsuit filed by three same-sex couples in Sapporo argued that not allowing same-sex unions violates Article 14 of the Japanese Constitution, which stipulates equality under the law. Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka governor sounds alarm over COVID-19 as infections exceed Tokyo’s
A surge of COVID-19 cases in Osaka raises fears that the eastern Japanese metropolis, having emerged from a state of emergency a month ago, is entering a fresh wave of infections that could become the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka city employee suspended for harassing subordinate over pregnancy timing
The Osaka Municipal Government building is seen in this photo taken from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter. (Mainichi/Tadashi Kako) OSAKA -- A senior employee at a ward office in this west Japan city ... ( read original story ...)
Vestas expands its foothold in Japan with 43 MW order
At Japan Wind Development ... SEE ALSO: Deliveroo cuts its IPO listing price to the bottom of the range - most big UK asset managers have said they won't invest » READ NOW: Leaked documents ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo opens its first-ever bar for investors- Stock Pickers
Tokyo has recently launched its first-ever bar for investors ... As mentioned in a report by Bloomberg, Riki Yamauchi, PR manager and Finance Professional, Stock Pickers mentioned in a statement that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks end lower as Archegos woes rattle financials
Japanese stocks fell on Wednesday as investors sold financial shares due to growing uncertainty over the fallout from the margin calls that brought down New York-based hedge fund Archegos Capital. The ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s GPIF Faces Moment of Truth Over Chinese Debt
Data from Japan’s Ministry of Finance showed Japan’s investors have been net buyers of Chinese debt for all but two months since July 2017, when purchases reached an all-time high. Japan’s recent ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda Completes Sale of Its Japan Consumer Health Care Business Unit to Blackstone
TCHC’s strong regional brands included Alinamin, its top selling product and Japan’s first vitamin B1 preparation, and Benza, a cold remedy. Takeda is confident that under Blackstone ... ( read original story ...)
One year on, Australian uniforms unveiled for Tokyo Olympics
Team leaders said having the kit makes the games seem more real for athletes who’ve already had to wait an extra 12 months to compete after the Tokyo Olympics were postponed to 2021 during the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan man charged $80 over Netflix star’s suicide
The reality show, Terrace House, was cancelled after her death in May. Terrace House, co-produced by Japan's FujiTV and distributed by Netflix, was popular amongst global audiences before its ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan wants further probe into COVID-19 origins
TOKYO — Japan is calling for further investigation into the origins of COVID-19, saying the WHO report released this week was based on work that faced delays and lacked access to essential virus ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Japan rout Mongolia 14-0 in Asian World Cup Qualifiers
Image of the Japan vs Mongolia scoreboard at full time in Tokyo on Tuesday. Japan stayed perfect in World Cup qualifying by routing Mongolia 14-0, its fifth win of the second stage coming 16 months ... ( read original story ...)
Japan shares fall as Archegos fallout hits financials
Japanese stocks fell on Wednesday as investors sold financial shares due to growing uncertainty about the fallout from the margin calls that brought down New York-based hedge fund Archegos Capital. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Australia confident of athlete vaccinations before Tokyo
SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia is confident all of its athletes will be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they head off to the Tokyo Olympics, Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman said at the unveiling of ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Japan, South Korea officials to discuss North Korea in a meeting on Friday
North Korea launched two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea near Japan last week, underscoring steady progress in its weapons programme and ramping up pressure on the new U.S. administration as ... ( read original story ...)