Many new homes built in Tokyo will require solar panels to be installed starting in April 2025, Kyodo News has reported. The local assembly passed new regulations requiring major construction ...
Japan approves long-range weapons to counter growing threats from rivals
The Prime Minister earlier in December instructed his defense and finance ministers to secure funds to increase Japan’s defense budget to 2% of current GDP in 2027, according to Defense Minister ...
Counterstrikes And Controversy: Japan’s Defence Overhaul
Japan's constitution limits military spending to nominally defensive capabilities AFP. Japan has laid out plans to expand its defence capabilities drastically over five years. The ...
Pacifist Japan Unveils Unprecedented $320 Billion Military Build-Up
Japan said on Friday it would begin a once-unthinkable $320 billion military build-up that would arm it with missiles capable of striking China and ready it for a sustained conflict as regional tensions and Russia's Ukraine invasion stoke war fears. ( read original story ...)
Osaka IR land lease set at US$18mln annually: mayor
The mayor was speaking at a press conference about Osaka’s integrated resort (IR) plan. Osaka has teamed with United States-based casino operator MGM Resorts International and Japan’s Orix Corp as its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan starts alert system for quakes off northern Pacific coast
The Japanese government implemented Friday a new alert system in seven coastal prefectures from Chiba to Hokkaido to warn against sub ... ( read original story ...)
New earthquake alert system starts for northern Japan
Japan's government is now operating a new alert system for potential megaquakes following magnitude-7 or higher tremors along two deep-sea trenches in the Pacific Ocean off northern Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan ruling party panel agrees on tax hikes to boost defence, with delay
Defense Force's (JASDF) aerobatic flight team "Blue Impulse" performs during an International Fleet Review to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the foundation of Japan's M ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to ease 30% crypto tax on paper profits for token issuers
The legislation will remove the requirement for crypto companies to pay taxes on paper gains from tokens that they have issued and held.
Japan plans to ease corporate tax rates for cryptocurrency issuers
Japan’s ruling party approved a proposal that exempts companies issuing crypto from taxes on unrealized gains on retained tokens.
No signs of crypto spilling over into traditional assets – yet, analyst says
There are "no signs of spillover" from cryptocurrency into more traditional assets, according to an investment analyst from AJ Bell.
Japan’s Nikkei ends at 1-month low on recession fears in US, Europe
Japan's Nikkei index fell sharply to end at a one-month low Friday, as fears spread over a potential recession in the United States a ...
Japan’s Nikkei falls to 1-week low on fears of economic slowdown
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell to a one-week low on Friday, tracking the sharp declines overnight on ...
Japan’s 20-year bond yield hit 3-week high after weak auction demand
Japanese government bonds rose to its highest in more than three weeks on Friday, after weak outcome of an auction in the previous session. The 20-year JGB yield rose 2 basis points to 1.125%, its ...
Tokyo Olympics Scandal Makes Sapporo Bid ‘Difficult’: Governor
A corruption scandal surrounding last year's Tokyo Games has damaged Japan's bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics, a top local official warned. ( read original story ...)
Japan Dec factory activity contracts at fastest pace in 26 months
Chimneys and cranes are seen at an industrial area in Yokohama, Japan, January 16, 2017. Picture taken January 16, 2017. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon ... ( read original story ...)