A Japanese court ruled on Monday (June 20) that a ban on same-sex marriage is not unconstitutional, dealing a setback to LGBTQ rights activists in the only Group of Seven nation that does not allow ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court rules ban on same-sex marriage constitutional
STORY: A Japanese court has ruled that a ban on same-sex marriage is not unconstitutional.The Osaka court said that marriage was defined as being only between opposite genders and not enough debate on ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese shocked by rising prices after decades of economic stagnation
Sign up for the daily Marketplace newsletter to make sense of the most important business and economic news. As a child growing up in Japan, I observed that prices rarely rose. My favorite lunch was ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan’s record $81-billion bond buy brings calm to market
Ten-year yields edged higher to 0.23% Monday in the aftermath of the BOJ's 10.9 trillion yen ($81 billion) of government bond purchases last week, the most on record ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto has a trust problem. Here’s why brands need to win over consumers even as many slash their marketing budgets
Crypto needs to rebuild trust with consumers, but many companies are facing layoffs and budget cuts that will affect their ability to advertise effectively. ( read original story ...)
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei closes at 5-week low on concerns over slowing growth as central banks hike rates
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index ended at a five-week low on Monday on mounting concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve's continued aggressive monetary policy will slow economic growth. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Revengers Announce Spinoff Focused on Toman’s Keisuke
A Tokyo Revengers spinoff manga is set to debut later this summer. According to the franchise's Twitter account, the first chapter Tokyo Revengers ~Baji Keisuke Kara no Tegami~ (A Letter from Keisuke ... ( read original story ...)
New, unique patch unveiled for US soldiers in Japan
U.S. soldiers and Japanese liaison officers can now wear a unique uniform patch combining the Japanese and American flags. ( read original story ...)
NI business leader reveals his ‘visit’ to The Covid Quarantine Hotel in Tokyo
Former CEO of Harland and Wolff spent seven days in isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19 on a recent business trip to Japan ... ( read original story ...)
NI business leader writes about his ‘unplanned visit’ to The Covid Quarantine Hotel in Tokyo
Former CEO of Harland and Wolff spent seven days in isolation due to testing positive for Covid-19 on a recent business trip to Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Palais de Tokyo founder to direct Mexican ‘laboratory’
Jérôme Sans, who founded the Palais de Tokyo, will be the creative director of Lago/Algo, a new cultural centre in Mexico Citys ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo 2020 marathoner Gabriyesos to lead six-person Athlete Refugee Team at Oregon22
Tokyo 2020 Olympian Tachlowini Gabriyesos will lead a six-member Athlete Refugee Team (ART) at next month's World Athletics Championships Oregon22. The 24-year-old Israel-based athlete, who fled ... ( read original story ...)
CryptoCodex: Your Free Essential Briefing On What’s Driving The Day In The World Of Bitcoin And Crypto
Want to stay ahead of the market and understand the latest crypto news? Sign up now for the free CryptoCodex—A daily newsletter for traders, investors and the crypto-curious. ( read original story ...)
Another Major International Bank Forecasts Recession In The U.S.
Several major financial institutes have warned that the Federal Reserves’ steep hike in interest rates is raising the risk of inflation. ( read original story ...)
Small protests held in Tokyo and Sapporo against 2030 Winter Olympic bid
A small group of protesters gathered Sunday in central Tokyo and in the northern city of Sapporo to oppose Japan’s overtures to hold the 2030 Winter Olympics. About 50 people gathered in each locale ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo classical music fest to be held in full for the 1st time in 3 years
SAPPORO--This northern city will host its annual acclaimed summer Pacific Music Festival for the first time in three years now that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have abated. ( read original story ...)