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The Japanese island chain of Okinawa marked the 50th anniversary on Sunday of the end of US occupation and its return to Japan with ceremonies and celebrations amid growing worry about its proximity ... ( read original story ...)
Japan says Sakhalin energy projects do not contradict Russia sanctions
Japan has no plan to pull out of two major energy projects off the Russian island of Sakhalin and the policy does not contradict the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Why are there so few women in top managerial roles?
Despite decades of promises that women would have the chance to "shine" in Japan's corporate and political worlds, the country lags behind other industrialized nations in gender equality. ( read original story ...)
Britain’s Crypto List: Here are the People to Watch
Britain’s relationship with the crypto industry has been at times a rocky one, with entrepreneurs often complaining about what they regard as overly strict regulations — and in some cases going so far ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank plans to keep majority stake after Arm IPO and wants to list the firm as soon as possible
Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank intends to keep a majority stake in U.K. chip designer Arm when it lists the company through an initial public offering. ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Mushroomlike towers in central Osaka deliver air to 400K people every day
Giant mushroomlike structures loom in the city lights in front of JR Osaka Station as the sun goes down. At first glance it may be difficult ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Set To Launch Sports Agency After Ending 6-Year Partnership With IMG
Prominent tennis star Naomi Osaka is geared up to spread her wings to the far corners of the athletics industry as she plans to establish her sports agency. It is no news that Osaka is highly regarded ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Okinawa marks half century since U.S. handover as regional tensions grow
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Japan, US to agree to semiconductor cooperation at leaders’ talks
Japan and the United States will agree to commit to improved research and production of semiconductors at a leaders' summit set for M ... ( read original story ...)
New York City’s first ever Japan Parade celebrates culture with music, dance and more
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Japanese culture celebrated at New York City’s first Japan Parade
Thousands gathered Saturday for Manhattan's first ever Japan Parade. As CBS2's Thalia Perez reports, organizers say the event also showed solidarity for other Asian nations as it celebrates Asian ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, China talks over food import ban not held for over 1 year
Talks between Japan and China over Beijing's import ban on Japanese food products have not been held for over a year, sources familia ... ( read original story ...)
China military body may be target of Japan counterstrike capability
Speculation is growing in security circles in Japan as to whether targets of a proposed "counterstrike capability" would include China's Central Military Commission, the highest decision-making organ ... ( read original story ...)
Webinar: Investing in Japanese residential property and what you need to know to get started
Real Estate Japan is pleased to present the online version of our popular series of seminars for foreigners who are interested in learning about investing in Japanese real estate. The seminar will be ... ( read original story ...)
FBI Arrests NY Crypto Platform EminiFX CEO for Alleged Fraud
Slumping cryptocurrencies have not only had to deal with plummeting values lately, but authorities are uncovering more and more crypto crimes that are adding to the industry's bad name. U.S. tax ... ( read original story ...)