Kenji Matsubara joined SNK three years ago as CEO of a Japanese game company with a rich heritage in fighting games like King of Fighters. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Crypto Regulations Could Slash Taxes by 35%, Open Door to ETFs
Japan plans to review crypto regulations, potentially 35% taxes reduction on digital assets and allowing domestic funds to invest in tokens.
Japan’s Nikkei skids after Shigeru Ishiba’s win; China stocks surge
Asia share markets were mostly firmer on Monday as China announced more stimulus measures, though the Nikkei dived on concerns Japan's new prime minister favoured normalising interest rates.
Japan’s Nikkei set to plunge 6% with Asia markets on course for mixed open ahead of China data
Japan's Nikkei 225 is set to plunge over 6% on open, based off futures data. The futures contract in Osaka stands at 37,440 compared to the index's previous close of 39,038.16. China will release its official PMI numbers for September,
Yokohama joins “Fry to Fly” sustainable aviation fuel project
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. has joined the “Fry to Fly Project,” which pursues decarbonization of the airline industry by recycling domestic resources. Led by JGC Holdings Corporation, the project ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka vs. Gauff Prediction: China Open 2024
Osaka has won 30.4% of her return games over her last 10 tournaments, and 76.1% of her service games. Over her last 10 tournaments, Gauff has won 43.5% of her return games and 75.6% of her service ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: China’s diverse culinary delights on offer at food festival in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan - Recent A three-day food festival held at Ueno Park in Tokyo, Japan has featured specialty dishes from various regions of China, attracting swaths of curious visitors eager to expand their palates. ( read original story ...)
Osaka powers into China Open last-16 clash with Gauff
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka set up a clash with Coco Gauff at the China Open after marching into the last 16 with a straight-sets victory on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan Crypto Review May Open Door to Lower Taxes, Dedicated ETFs
Japan is set to begin a review of the nation’s cryptocurrency rules, opening up the possibility of lower taxes on digital assets and potentially paving the way for the roll out of domestic funds investing in tokens. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shinkansen turns 60: The bullet train that transformed travel
Dubbed the “bullet train” for its sleek design and blistering speed, the Shinkansen was the world’s first high-speed rail service. ( read original story ...)
4 Best International Cities to Buy a House in the Next 5 Years, According to Real Estate Experts
Singapore is a safe bet all around. If you’ve been hoping to break into real estate in a beautiful, temperate, thriving Asian city, look no further than Sapporo, Japan. Sapporo is located on the ... ( read original story ...)
‘Don’t you like boobs?’: Tout arrested for allegedly luring plainclothes cop in Nagoya
A 22-year-old man had been arrested and sent to prosecutors by Sept. 28 for alleged illicit touting by following and trying to lure a police･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Dentist, nurse referred to prosecutors for allegedly fatally pinning down patient in Osaka
A dentist and a nurse were referred to prosecutors on Sept. 30 for allegedly causing the death of a patient by forcibly pinning him down for ･･･ ( read original story ...)
Japan’s likely next leader says he will call an election for Oct. 27 once he takes office
TOKYO (AP) — Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, plans to call a parliamentary election to be held on Oct. 27 after he is elected as prime minister on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Sabalenka wins again, Osaka to play Gauff at China Open
Aryna Sabalenka's dominant hard-court season showed no signs of slowing as she scored a 6-2 6-2 win over Ashlyn Krueger at the China Open for her 14th consecutive victory. ( read original story ...)
As Texas flirts with high-speed rail, can Japan’s bullet train show the way?
A July trade delegation led by Gov. Greg Abbott hopped aboard a bullet train for a fast trip to Tokyo, feeding the appetite for high-speed rail for some Texans. ( read original story ...)