Japan’s last blockbuster initial public offering of the year comes with a holiday discount. But cheap isn’t always a bargain.Memory-chip maker Kioxia will start trading next week after raising about ...
Japan’s ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds
A Japanese high court has ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community that adds pressure on the reluctant government ... ( read original story ...)
Survey: 70% of Tokyo firms lack ‘customer harassment’ measures
A private survey has found that 70 percent of companies in Tokyo have no special measures in place to protect employees from harassment by customers. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s making a huge bet on the 4-day workweek and it’s about more than just flexible scheduling
We will continue to review work styles flexibly to ensure that women do not have to sacrifice their careers due to life events such as childbirth or child-rearing." ... ( read original story ...)
Real estate firm displaces residents from Tokyo condo, plans demolition after defects found
A real estate company that displaced all residents from a condominium in the Japanese capital's Setagaya Ward after construction defects were ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here’s what to know
A Japanese high court has ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community that adds pressure on the reluctant government. ( read original story ...)
Can Japan’s Four-Day Work Week Solve Its Birth Rate Crisis?
The solution requires a fundamental shift in workplace culture, not just more policies, according to an analyst. ( read original story ...)
Slash Vision Labs Introduces Crypto Credit Card to Japan
Slash Vision Labs, a company known for its innovative approach to integrating Japanese pop culture with Web3 technologies, has announced a groundbreaking venture into the financial sector by ...
Japan Nov inflation likely accelerated, exports up on weak yen: Reuters poll
Japan's core consumer price inflation probably accelerated in November, driven by persistently high rice prices and the phasing out of utility subsidies, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. The core ...
Japan’s Emperor, Empress to visit areas of Ishikawa damaged by quake, heavy rain
Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, which suffered severe damage in a powerful earthquake on New Year's Day and torrential rain in ... ( read original story ...)
Trump says the U.S. is going to do ‘something great with crypto’
President-elect Donald Trump said the U.S. is going to become the global leader for cryptocurrency in his upcoming term. Trump's embrace of the crypto industry is a welcome pivot for digital currency ...
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Japan: Strong Cold Front Dumps Heavy Snow On Hokkaido
Atsubetsu, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan Video Recording Date/Time: December 12, 2024 at about 17:30h A strong cold front continued to bring sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfall to Hokkaido. More than ... ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: 800,000 LEDs light up avenue near Tokyo’s Roppongi Hills
The winter attraction "Keyakizaka Illumination" is being held near Roppongi Hills in Tokyo's Minato Ward. A 400-meter avenue lined with trees is decorated with about 800,000 white and blue LEDs. It is said to resemble a snowy landscape. A 46-year-old woman ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan Turns R32 Skyline GT-R Into An EV For Tokyo Auto Salon
The star is undoubtedly an R32 Skyline GT-R that has been transformed into an EV. The project began in March of 2023 and has been prominently featured on social media in Japan over the past year. More: Nissan Shows Off R32 Skyline GT-R Before It Converts It To Electric Power ( read original story ...)
Japan business survey shows slight improvement in outlook for manufacturers
A quarterly survey by Japan's central bank shows business sentiment among manufacturers has improved slightly, especially in major heavy industries such as automaking, fossil fuels and machinery. ( read original story ...)