Toyota Motor Corp has agreed to fully meet its union's request for annual pay increases, the Mainichi newspaper said on Wednesday, as top Japanese companies look likely to offer sizeable salary hikes ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc set to offer big wage hikes, paving way for end to negative rates
Some of Japan's biggest companies are expected to formally offer sizeable pay increases at annual talks with unions that wrap up on Wednesday, clearing the way for the central bank to end negative ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to shore up security support for Pacific Islands in ‘significant’ policy shift as China looms
Talks on March 19 are expected to involve Japan Self-Defence Forces and police taking part in local and regional responses as well as training Japan's policy pivot can help keep the Indo-Pacific 'Free ... ( read original story ...)
Two of Japan’s Most Popular Attractions Are Limiting Tourists
It’s worth noting that the ban will be limited to certain private streets in Gion—travelers will still be able to walk the public streets to visit popular tourist attractions such as the ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Fog crypto mixer founder guilty of money laundering, jury finds
The founder of Bitcoin Fog, a massive $400 million crypto-mixing service, was convicted of money laundering in a United States District Court on Tuesday, March 12 — the latest win in the government’s ...
Japan’s Space One counts down to inaugural Kairos rocket launch
Japan's Space One will launch its Kairos small rocket on its inaugural trip on Wednesday, in a bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite in orbit. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s pink wave arrives early
A gentle pink wave is steadily sweeping across Japan, gradually advancing in a front from south to north. This is the annual spectacle of cherry tree blossoms bursting open in a great frothy flush of ... ( read original story ...)
Forced head shave for transgender inmate a human rights violation: Osaka lawyers
A group of lawyers has submitted a recommendation asking the Japanese government to stop imposing haircuts on prisoners after a transgender w ... ( read original story ...)
Analyst reveals ‘crisis’ that can drive bitcoin price past expectations
An on-chain bitcoin market analyst has identified a supply crisis expected to hit in six months, driven by record inflows to bitcoin ETFs.
Marc Andreessen’s VC Was Reportedly Behind Kickstarter’s Disastrous Pivot to Crypto
The crowdfunding site's extremely unpopular attempt to get in on "web3" was secretly funded by $100 million from Andreessen Horowitz.
Naomi Osaka and Other Stars Are Embracing Motherhood at the BNP Paribas Open
Tennis is a demanding sport, but for women in particular, balancing the pressures of motherhood can take it to a whole new level of pressure. That reality — as well as the joys of motherhood — has ... ( read original story ...)
Japan commemorates 13th anniversary of Fukushima nuclear disaster
Japan commemorated the 13th anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster on Monday, with memorial services held across affected prefectures. Devastating tragedy: On March 11, 2011, a 9.0-magnitude ... ( read original story ...)
Stocks edge up ahead of US inflation test, yen slips
Global shares edged up on Tuesday ahead of U.S. inflation data that could confirm how soon the Federal Reserve might cut rates, while the yen tumbled after Japanese officials dampened expectations of ...
Arm Holdings’ IPO Lock-Up Period Set To Expire
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Bank of Japan leaning toward exiting negative rates in March: Sources
Upon ending negative rates, the central bank is also likely to overhaul its massive stimulus programme that consists of a bond yield control and purchases of riskier assets, they said.
Global Market Insights: Slow Signals and Continuous Decline in Japan’s Markets on the Second Day
Dull signals from global markets. Fall in Japanese markets for the second consecutive day. Mixed business in the US. Slight gain of 50 points on Dow... Improved by 300 points from lower levels, closed ...