A Tokyo-based television news anchor was fired from her job and faced online backlash after a controversial post on social media in which she criticised men's hygiene habits. ( read original story ...)
Ishiba Announces Bid to Succeed Kishida as Japan’s Leader
TOKYO (Reuters) - Shigeru Ishiba, a former defence minister, said on Saturday he would run in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party leadership election on Sept 27 that will pick a successor to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Kishida will step down in September, ending a three-year term as leader of the world's fourth-largest economy. ( read ...
Two epicenters led to Japan’s violent Noto earthquake on New Year’s Day
The 7.5- magnitude earthquake beneath Japan's Noto Peninsula on Jan. 1, 2024, occurred when a 'dual-initiation mechanism' applied enough energy from two different locations to break through a fault ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto firms flood PACs with donations in hope candidates will relax regulations
Cryptocurrency corporations dished out more than $119 million in political donations, according to a new report.
Crypto firms flood PACs with donations in hope candidates will relax regulations
Cryptocurrency corporations dished out more than $119 million in political donations, according to a new report.
Bitcoin jumps after Fed’s Powell signals upcoming rate cut. What comes next for the crypto.
Bitcoin rose more than 5% on Friday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said in a speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium that the “time has come” for the central bank to cut its key ...
Zembei Mizoguchi, Japan’s ex-currency chief known as ‘Mr. Dollar,’ dies
MATSUE, Japan (Kyodo) -- Zembei Mizoguchi, a former top currency diplomat known as "Mr. Dollar" in Japan and former governor of Shimane Prefecture, died Tuesday morning of old age, the prefectural ...
Intense Battle in J2 League: Yokohama FC vs Tokushima Vortis, Who Will Make Waves in this Blue Ocean Showdown?
Hey there, football fans, get ready for a feast of soccer! We are heading into an intense clash in the J2 League on August 24, 2024, as Yokohama FC takes on Tokushima Vortis! ( read original story ...)
J2 League Focus Match: Yokohama FC vs Tokushima Vortis, Battle for League Title Continues!
Now let's take a look at Tokushima Vortis, the composed elder statesman. Although they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw in the previous round, it didn't diminish their deep internal strength. They ... ( read original story ...)
Pumped up Sze Fei-Izzuddin eye another scalp in semis
Doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the day in the Japan Open by toppling Fajar Alfian-Rian Ardianto of Indonesia but it’s not enough for ... ( read original story ...)
Second season of ‘Pachinko’ explores challenges for ethnic Koreans in Japan
The second season of “Pachinko” — opening Friday — delicately captures the plight of ethnic Koreans brought to Japan during colonial rule and their descendants, exploring themes of home and identity t ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s Tax Agency Is Auctioning Off a Seized Ferrari, Whisky, and a Golf Course
The Japanese capital’s tax office is selling a Ferrari, a rare bottle of Suntory whisky, and an entire golf course, among other lots, Bloomberg reported on Friday. The items have largely been seized ... ( read original story ...)
IMF sees scope for Bank of Japan to keep raising rates
The Bank of Japan can raise interest rates gradually as heightening inflation expectations leave further scope to normalise its ultra-loose monetary policy, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban is Unconstitutional
Japan’s stance on same-sex marriage has been a topic of significant debate and scrutiny over the past few years. At present, Japan is the only G7 country without legal recognition in place for same-sex partners. ( read original story ...)
Discover This Tiny Home in Japan: Split-Levels, Smart Views and Space-Conscious Design
All things considered, 40 square meters of space is not much to work with and it feels even more limited when you put addition construction restrictions in place, which limit the actual built area. It ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto-industry leader praises new ‘constructive approach’ from Kamala Harris’s team
Some in the crypto industry have said Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has time to turn around the perception that her party is broadly anti-crypto. Is that happening now?