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A “Grand Ring” to Join Countries and People at Osaka Kansai Expo
As preparations continue at the site of next year’s Osaka Kansai Expo, a massive wooden structure has been completed. The Grand Ring will encircle all the main attractions of the global gathering as a key symbol of the Expo as a whole. ( read original story ...)
Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan’s leader, winning on fifth attempt
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said he wanted to clean up his ruling party, revitalise the economy and see off security threats from powerful neighbours after triumphing in his fifth and what he called final leadership bid on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Japan businesses hope for sustained economic growth under new PM
Japan's business leaders on Friday expressed hope that Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, will accelerate the country's economic growth amid signs of ... ( read original story ...)
Reactions to Shigeru Ishiba’s selection as Japan’s next PM
Following are reactions to Shigeru Ishiba's election as leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, setting him up to take over as prime minister next week: TAKESHI NIINAMI, CEO, SUNTORY, CHAIRMAN, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan reforms crypto gaming laws, easing entry for domestic startups
FSA’s proposed changes to crypto gaming laws represent a significant opportunity for Japan to strengthen its blockchain gaming industry.
Japan’s incoming PM Ishiba calls for need to end deflation
Japan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday stressed the need for the country's economy to fully emerge from deflation.
Shigeru Ishiba set to become Japan’s next PM: Yen strengthens against USD, bond yields decline
Shigeru Ishiba, a seasoned moderate politician, will be Japan’s next prime minister after winning the leadership election of the governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). The 67-year-old former defense minister secured victory over his right-wing rival,
Plastic model maker, ramen lover: the obsessions of Japan’s next PM
Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected Liberal Democratic Party leader poised to become Japan's new prime minister, often appears in photos with a furrowed brow, but his expression immediately clears when he talks about one of his true loves – plastic models. ( read original story ...)
The hit zombie action comic achieving 8.5 million downloads in Japan, “In a World Full of Zombies I’m the Only One Who Doesn’t Get Attacked” will be available in …
In a World Full of Zombies I’m the Only One Who Doesn’t Get Attacked” will be available in English exclusively on MangaPlaza! ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new prime minister could try to shake up the country’s military pact with the US
Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister, wants the have a more equal partnership with the US. He will be elected prime minister of Japan next week. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo and operators say no one gets to ride the ‘flying cars’
Organizers of the 2025 Osaka Kansai Expo scrapped plans to allow passengers onto the event's highly anticipated small electric aircraft due to their failure to meet safety regulations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Governing Party Selects New Prime Minister
Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister more popular with the rank and file than with his lawmaker colleagues, had sought his party leadership four times before. ( read original story ...)
The People Casting Their Ballots for Crypto
Many cryptocurrency enthusiasts plan to vote for whichever candidate gives crypto the biggest boost.
Nikkei rallies 2% on softer yen, Japan leadership contest in spotlight
Japan's Nikkei share average surged over 2% as the yen softened, following Sanae Takaichi's lead in the first round of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election. Takaichi, a supporter ...
Nikkei 225 Poised to Recover From August Rout on LDP Election
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average headed for a full recovery from an August rout, as a Liberal Democratic Party leadership contest narrowed down to two candidates. Most Read from BloombergVanderbilt ...