Japan will likely reduce new issuance of super-long government bonds next fiscal year to around 17 trillion yen ($109 billion), the lowest level in 17 years, two government sources said on Wednesday, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Finance Minister Walks A Fiscal-Policy Tightrope
In a historic appointment, Satsuki Katayama became Japan’s first female finance minister in October, taking the reins of the powerful portfolio at a moment of acute economic tension in the country.
Sapporo to sell real-estate business to KKR-PAG consortium
A consortium led by investment firms KKR and PAG has agreed to acquire Sapporo Holdings’ real-estate subsidiary valued at about $3 billion, as the Japanese beer maker seeks to streamline its business. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Holdings to sell real estate business for $2.6 billion to KKR-led consortium: NHK
Japan's Sapporo Holdings is planning to sell its real estate business to a consortium led by private equity firm KKR for 400 billion yen ($2.6 billion), public broadcaster NHK reported Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Holdings to sell real estate business to KKR, PAG consortium – report
Investing.com -- Sapporo Holdings plans to divest its real estate business, including the Tokyo Yebisu Garden Place property, to a consortium that includes KKR & Co. and PAG, according to a report by ... ( read original story ...)
Thai girl in Tokyo sex-work case to be returned home
The girl has expressed a desire to return to Thailand since first seeking help from the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau in September. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sapporo Holdings to sell real estate business in $3 billion deal with KKR and PAG
Japan's Sapporo Holdings is planning to sell its real estate business to a consortium led by private equity firm KKR for 400 billion yen ($2.6 billion), public broadcaster NHK reported Wednesday. here. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sapporo Holdings to sell real estate business for $2.6 billion to KKR-led consortium: NHK
Sapporo is aiming to concentrate management resources on its core beer business. Sapporo's real estate holdings include the Yebisu Garden Place in Tokyo, a popular tourist destination. The investment ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police officer dismissed for info leak to illegal group
The inspector allegedly gave information to a group believed to have illegally brokered women it scouted on the street to sex parlors and hostess bars ... ( read original story ...)
Man found dead in Tokyo; link to suspected murder-suicide probed
Police are investigating a possible link between a man found dead in Tokyo's Nerima Ward and a suspected murder-suicide in western Tokyo last week involving the deaths of a 36-year-old mother and her ... ( read original story ...)
Nankai Trough earthquake: Not all evacuation towers in Japan ready for major tsunami
Tsunami evacuation towers are designed for rapid, temporary evacuation to higher elevation in coastal communities. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to Supply ADVAN Tires for Porsche Sprint Challenge Series in 2026
Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC), will again supply ADVAN racing tires as the control tire for three Porsche one-make racing series in the U.S. ( read original story ...)
The Best New Year’s Eve Parties In Tokyo, From Drag Shows To Raves
From drag shows in Shinjuku Ni-chome to hotel parties and techno raves, here’s how to spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Crypto exchange Bybit to restrict access for Japanese users as regulatory pressure mounts
Non-Japanese users who received an email from the exchange must complete level 2 identity verification by Jan 22, 2026, to avoid restrictions.
China issues nuclear warning to Japan
China’s Foreign Ministry has fired a warning shot after a senior Japanese official suggested Tokyo should reconsider its nearly eight-decade ban on nuclear weapons in light of the worsening regional ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto News Today: Bitmine’s Ethereum Accumulation, Bybit’s Regulatory Shift, and Rising Pressure Across Altcoins
Overview: Bitmine’s aggressive Ethereum buying underscores long-term institutional confidence, even as broader crypto prices remain range-bound and volatile.Byb ...