TOKYO — Japan’s Finance Ministry acknowledged Monday that it doctored ... the ministry department in charge of state property transactions, mostly at its regional unit in Osaka, Aso said. He said the documents were falsified to match explanations ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM, finance minister under fire over suspected cover-up of cronyism
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his close ally, Finance Minister Taro Aso, faced growing pressure on Monday over a suspected cover-up of a cronyism scandal that has dogged the premier for more than a year. Copies of documents seen ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Brawl erupts during new release by street fashion brand in Shibuya
Tokyo Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation after a brawl erupted during a new release by a popular fashion brand in Shibuya Ward on Friday, reports Nippon News Network (Mar. 12). In video footage posted online, about 10 persons, believed by ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cops make 8th arrest in largest ‘dangerous drugs’ bust
TOKYO (TR) – Police have made an eighth arrest in the bust of a large operation that trafficked so-called “dangerous drugs,” reports Fuji News Network (Mar. 10). On June 8, 2016, an anti-organized crime division of the police seized 185 kilograms of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo shares gain for third straight session
Tokyo shares climbed Monday for a third straight session as global investors cheered healthy US jobs data, while the impact of a cronyism scandal dogging Japan’s premier appeared limited. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 1.65 percent, or 354.83 points ... ( read original story ...)
Are these the most bizarre public toilets ever? The Instagram account that documents Tokyo’s strange bathrooms
But the bathroom quirkiness doesn't end there, because a new Instagram account has been documenting the bizarre designs of Tokyo's public loos. The pictures have been collated by Hidefumi Nakamura, who uploads them to his Instagram page toilets_a_go_go. ( read original story ...)
Japan Bank Consortium looks to Ripple app mobile payments
The cryptocurrency has been attracting considerable financial sector attention and is set to explode. The Ripple app is taking the spotlight in front of the massive Japan Bank Consortium. The cryptocurrency has been drawing considerable global financial ... ( read original story ...)
Open Banking Provides Perfect Environment for FinTech Integration in Japan
With a rapidly changing, quality business environment, the Government of Japan has launched a series of events across Europe to inform and promote active discussions around the future opportunities in Japan's lucrative and intelligent market. On February ... ( read original story ...)
Long-only Japanese investors scoop up Japan shares
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese retail investors bought about 1 trillion yen ($9.37 billion) of domestic stocks over the past six weeks as they saw bargain hunting opportunities after the recent sharp slide, helping to put a rough floor under the market. ( read original story ...)
Dollar slips vs. yen on concerns over suspected Japan cronyism scandal
Japan's Nikkei share average .N225 was last up 1.4 percent ... senior global markets analyst for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in Singapore. Such concerns appeared to be limiting gains in Tokyo shares, although it seemed a bit premature to factor ... ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank unit IPO valued at as much as $8.9B
Deutsche Bank AG on Sunday said the share pricing for the coming partial float of its asset-management unit values the business at EUR6 billion to EUR7.2 billion ($7.4 billion to $8.9 billion), and announced a "cornerstone" investor in the offering, Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM wife’s name removed from documents in suspected cronyism scandal: media
TOKYO (Reuters) - The name of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s wife was removed ... was quoted saying by Kyodo news agency. The doubts have also sparked calls for Aso to quit, but the finance minister said on Friday that he will not step down. ( read original story ...)
Japan govt altered documents in scandal linked to Abe’s wife
TOKYO – Japan's Finance Ministry has acknowledged doctoring documents in a widening scandal linked to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's wife that has rattled his government. The doctored documents related to the 2016 sale of state land to a school operator in ... ( read original story ...)
References to Japan PM, wife and finance minister removed from documents related to suspected scandal
Aso told a news conference on Friday that several officials at his ministry ... Victory in the LDP September leadership vote would put him on track to become Japan’s longest-serving premier. The matter has also led to opposition calls for Aso, who ... ( read original story ...)
From the mountains to the sea: The delicacies of Hokkaido
We begin at its biggest city, Sapporo, and head to the Nijo Ichiba fish market where fresh and dried seafood are abundant. With so many shops and restaurants, it’s easy to get lost in here. One tip a Japanese friend offered us was to look for a ... ( read original story ...)
Deutsche Bank in deal with Nippon Life to anchor DWS float
The bank is set to receive gross proceeds between €1.2bn-€ ... The alliance between DWS and Nippon Life is consistent with the Japanese insurer’s plans to grow outside its home market, where returns on investments have dwindled under hyper-aggressive ... ( read original story ...)