OSAKA -- The Osaka Municipal Government is urging households to reduce garbage, fearing that general household waste may soon exceed processing capaci･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s Wimbledon Look Is a Love Letter To Japanese Ceremonial Dress
I like to use fashion as a medium for storytelling,” tennis legend Naomi Osaka tells Vogue, whose elaborate walk-on outfit was designed by Hana Yagi. ( read original story ...)
Japan refiners to diversify crude sources, explore support for Hormuz bypass routes
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, July 15 (Reuters) - Japanese oil refiners will diversify supply sources while exploring ways to support Middle Eastern producers, including pipeline expansion projects that ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Landmark Vote Reclassifies Bitcoin And Crypto As Financial Assets
Japan's parliament approved legislation reclassifying bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as financial assets, marking a major regulatory shift that aligns digital assets more closely with traditional ...
Japan passes crypto law, cutting tax to 20% and opening the door to ETFs
Japan’s House of Councillors have passed a law that reclassifies crypto as a financial product and replaces the high tax rate with a flat 20%. This law creates the legal groundwork for domestic crypto ...
Japan power companies to build or bolster 30 substations to meet AI demand
Eight of Japan's major power companies are building or expanding 30 substations nationwide, looking to bolster transmission capacity and get ahead of increasing electricity demand fueled by new ...
Crypto News, July 15: Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Jump on Softer CPI and Japan Bitcoin ETF
Japan Bitcoin ETF bill changes crypto as Bitcoin and Ethereum price jump, while world governments scramble to keep up with regulation.
Japan’s Upper House Backs Crypto Bill Targeting ETFs and Lower Taxes
Japan’s Upper House approves a crypto bill tightening market rules and advancing spot ETFs, and a lower 20% tax rate is expected from 2028.
Japan passes crypto overhaul to bring digital assets under financial rules
Japan’s parliament has passed crypto reforms that classify digital assets as financial assets and introduce stricter rules for exchanges and market participants.
Osaka-led industry group eyes China mission as corporate Japan navigates trade tensions
Delegation from prominent Japanese organisation seeks October talks in Beijing and Xian to repair business partnerships after geopolitical disputes snarled exchanges A Japanese business organisation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan manufacturers stay upbeat on chip demand, services hit by costs
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, July 15 (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturers' sentiment remained relatively upbeat in July, supported by solid semiconductor demand, while confidence among non-manufacturers ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to recognise cryptocurrency as ‘financial assets’, NHK says
Japan's parliament has passed a law amendment to designate cryptocurrency assets as "financial assets", NHK news said on Wednesday (July 15).They previously fell under the Payment Services Act.As ...
Japan advances bill to legalize Bitcoin ETFs, cut crypto taxes
Japan's Upper House committee approved a bill to legalize Bitcoin ETFs and lower crypto taxes. Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by December 31, 2026 at 1.9% YES.
Canada drops opening match to Argentina at Volleyball Nations League in Osaka
26-24, 25-22. 23-25, 13-25, 17-19 was the score of the five set marathon as Argentina defeated Canada on day one of the men's Volleyball Nations League play from Osaka, Japan. ( read original story ...)
Former event business executive found guilty over Tokyo Games bid-rigging
Tokyo District Court sentenced the 66-year-old former executive, Masahiko Fujino, to one year and eight months in prison, suspended for three years. ( read original story ...)
Keeping cool, Tokyo style: Shorts, sneakers and no ties
By Joseph Campbell TOKYO, July 15 (Reuters) - When Tokyo Metropolitan Government worker Toru Suda showed up for work in a polo shirt, shorts and sneakers on a sweltering July morning, he was not ... ( read original story ...)