Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that the two countries have achieved a "level of mutual understanding." ( read original story ...)
Nintendo, The Pokemon Company sue ‘Palworld’ developer for patent infringement
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company (TPC) have begun legal action against Pocketpair, the developer of the popular open-world survival game "Palworld." The companies filed a lawsuit in the Tokyo District ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei Gains Fade Amid Firmer Yen After BOJ Holds Rates
Japan's Nikkei share average saw early gains fade as the yen firmed following the Bank of Japan's decision to keep interest rates unchanged. The central bank upgraded its assessment on consumption, while Governor Kazuo Ueda is expected to cautiously hint at future rate hikes,
Tokyo Metro on track for Japan listing in October
Tokyo Metro's expected listing date is Oct. 23 with a tentative price of 1,100 yen a share, the company said Friday. A final price will be set on Oct. 15.
Bank of Japan keeps key interest rate steady as it treads cautiously on normalizing policy
The decision came as the central bank seeks to wean its economy off the long-held ultra-easy monetary policy and curb the yen's slide against the U.S. dollar.
BTS’ Last Adventure: Jimin and Jungkook’s Hilarious Moments Before Going to the Army
BTS members Jimin and Jungkook shared their thoughts on their last trip together before enlisting in the military. ( read original story ...)
Is China preparing to attack Japan?
China may be preparing a surprise attack against Japan, involving a massive missile barrage against all major U.S. and Japanese military installations, in order to maximize the effectiveness of a ( read original story ...)
‘The Boyfriend,’ Japan’s first same-sex reality show, hopes to normalize LGBTQ romance in the country
Socially conservative Japan seems to be in no rush to follow its neighbors in East Asia and roll out the pink carpet to the LGBTQ community or recognize same-sex marriages. But where the Japanese entertainment industry is slowly heading, ( read original story ...)
Nintendo Lays Down the Law
Welcome back, everyone! It's the week before the Tokyo Game Show, so there's very clearly not a lot to talk about. Yep, this is definitely a slow column, I tell you what; no big surprises happened ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Keeps Rates Unchanged
The Bank of Japan left its short-term policy rate unchanged Friday as it examines how the economy and markets are digesting its most recent interest-rate increase.
Bank Of Japan Leaves Key Interest Rate Unchanged
The Bank of Japan left interest rates unchanged on Friday, but governor Kazuo Ueda said further hikes remain on the cards if the economy grows as predicted.
Man acquitted of fraud sues Japan gov’t claiming prosecutors hid evidence to convict him
A man who was acquitted of fraud has sued the Japanese government claiming that prosecutors hid evidence inconvenient to them in alleging hi･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian Cannabis Retail Giant Tokyo Smoke Restructures, Seeks Stronger Future Via $56.7M Share Deal
Canadian recreational cannabis retailer Tokyo Smoke, has entered into a share subscription agreement with TS Investments Corp. ( read original story ...)
Dump Matsumoto and the Crush Gals: The real-life icons behind Netflix’s ‘The Queen of Villains’
Get ready to grapple with one of the most pivotal eras in professional wrestling history, now finally getting the Netflix treatment in The Queen of Villains. The Japanese semi-biographical drama, ... ( read original story ...)
Man allegedly breaks into Osaka Pref. apartment after guessing door code from fingerprints
A-27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into a woman's apartment in Osaka Prefecture by deducing the entry code from the･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan celebrates as Ohtani becomes the first major leaguer to reach 50-50 milestone
Shohei Ohtani's feat of becoming the first major leaguer with at least 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season was met with extra editions of newspapers for fans to read on their way to work. ( read original story ...)