TOKYO - Japan’s voters decide the fate of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s government on Oct 27 in an election expected to punish his coalition over a funding scandal and inflation, potentially ending a decade of dominance for his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
Japan votes in election expected to punish PM Ishiba’s coalition
TOKYO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Japan's voters decide the fate of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government on Sunday in an election expected to punish his coalition over a funding scandal and inflation, ...
‘Ramen fast pass’ starves lineups, feeds the busy first at popular Tokyo shop
This reporter visited a highly popular ramen shop in the capital's Nakameguro area early this September. While there were a few customers wai ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party braces for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house in elections
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s conservative ruling party is bracing for a blow to its comfortable majority in the lower house of parliament amid public rage over the party’s financial scanda ( read original story ...)
Japan voting for new leader in shadow of scandals
Japanese voters are today heading to the polls in a snap election, following a tumultuous few years for the ruling party which saw a “cascade” of scandals, widespread voter apathy and record-low approval ratings. ( read original story ...)
Japanese FDI, Once Feared In The U.S., Is Now Welcomed And Growing
Despite being seen as an economic threat decades ago, Japan has emerged as a favored investor and partner for the U.S. ( read original story ...)
69-year-old man arrested for attempted murder of 8-year-old boy in Osaka park
Police in Osaka said Saturday they have arrested a 69-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after he choked an 8-year-old boy in a park. The incident occurred at around 4 p.m. Friday in Nishi ... ( read original story ...)
Southern corals taking root in warming waters of Tokyo Bay
A coral species found primarily in western and southern Japan has spread in Tokyo Bay and is threatening to destroy ecosystems in the warming waters around the capital. ( read original story ...)
Hackers swipe $20 million in crypto from U.S. government wallets
The U.S. government remains one of the largest holders of cryptocurrency, holding over 1% of bitcoin's supply.
Crypto’s ‘Too Big to Fail’ Token Tether Faces New Threat From US
Of all the legal actions taken against cryptocurrency companies by US regulators and prosecutors over the past year, arguably none threatens to shake up the digital-asset industry as much as a ...
Nagoya University Marks Achievement of Fall 2024 ASCI Transnational Doctoral Program Graduates
The Asian Satellite Campuses Institute (ASCI) hosted a special graduation ceremony on 27 September 2024 to honour four graduates who earned their doctoral degrees in the Transnational Doctoral ... ( read original story ...)
Zheng vs. Kenin Prediction: WTA Tokyo, Japan Women Singles 2024 2024
In her most recent match on September 27, 2024, Kenin was defeated 2-6, 3-6 versus Diana Shnaider in the Round of 64 of the China Open. In the past two years, this is the first time in which Zheng and Kenin have competed against each other. ( read original story ...)
Ohtani Fever Transforms LA’s Little Tokyo into a Dodger Fan Haven
Los Angeles’s Little Tokyo has become a vibrant hub for Shohei Ohtani fans, revitalizing this historic district with an influx of tourists and dedicated Dodgers supporters. Local businesses, like Far Bar and Mr. ( read original story ...)
Coach Eddie Jones is struggling to pinpoint exactly where it went wrong for Japan in their 64-19 loss to the All Blacks in Yokohama
The Brave Blossoms stunned the All Blacks - making a fast start and scoring the first try. They then had a go-ahead try to New Zealand born lock Warner Dearns ruled out midway through the first half. ( read original story ...)
Job done for the All Blacks in Yokohama
After an early scare from Japan, the tourists ran out 64-19 winners - scoring three second-half tries in addition to seven in the first. Coach Scott Robertson says it was largely a pleasing ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s New Cardinal Shares What He is Looking For in the Next Pope
One of the many ways that Pope Francis has transformed the College of Cardinals in his 11-year pontificate is by more than doubling the number of cardinal-electors from Asia. ( read original story ...)