A Japanese high court ruled Friday that the country's lack of legal recognition of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional but rejecte ... ( read original story ...)
‘Eerie’ sky, charred bodies: 80 years since Tokyo WWII firestorm
On her sixth birthday 80 years ago, Shizuko Nishio clung to her mother as US B-29 bombers started a firestorm that turned humans to ash and Tokyo into a wasteland. Nishio, now about to turn 86, was ... ( read original story ...)
Famous Tokyo’s Asakusa shopping arcade gets 1st roof replacement in 80 years
The Nakamise shopping arcade, a popular tourist attraction in Tokyo's Asakusa, is nearing the completion of its first roof replacemen ... ( read original story ...)
7-Eleven Taps American Executive to Help Keep It Out of Canadian Hands
The Japanese owner of the chain also announced a plan to list its U.S. convenience store business as it tries to fend off a Canadian retailer’s $47 billion takeover bid. ( read original story ...)
Trump Family’s DeFi Project Stocked Up on Crypto Assets Ahead of White House Crypto Summit
That move comes just one day before President Trump will host the White House Crypto Summit on Friday. The company also announced Thursday that it was entering a “strategic reserve deal” with layer-1 blockchain project SUI,
Japan’s Kato: There have been one-sided forex moves since December
Japan's Finance Minister, Katsunobu Kato, said early Friday that there have been one-sided and rapid market moves, adding that he will take appropriate action against excessive foreign exchange moves.
Man in 1986 Japan murder case set to be acquitted as hearing ends
A man who served a seven-year sentence for the 1986 murder of a 15-year-old girl in central Japan is almost certain to be acquitte ... ( read original story ...)
Chepkirui targets Nagoya triumph
Sheila Chepkirui is hopeful of securing another major victory on the roads when she competes at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tax inspector nabbed for alleged indecent act on woman after hiding in station restroom
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly hiding in a women's restroom at a Tokyo subway station and performing an indecent act on a ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
This country is looking to cut crypto taxes to just 20% to attract investors
This proposal positions crypto assets as a new asset class that is different from securities," a parliamentarian said.
Japan’s ruling party moves to slash crypto capital gains taxes to 20%
Japan's ruling Liberal Democracy Party has proposed a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies that includes a significant capital gains reduction.
How the Biggest Crypto Hack Ever Nearly Destroyed the World’s No. 2 Exchange
Bybit survived, thanks to emergency loans from its peers, but questions over the crypto industry’s security linger.
Crypto Czar says Biden’s ‘bad’ Bitcoin policy cost tax payers $17 billion
Crypto Czar David Sacks warns that the U.S. government's Bitcoin policy has cost around $17 billion and the taxpayers are footing the bill.
7-Eleven parent names new CEO and plans IPO in US as it fights a takeover bid by Circle K’s owner
Japan’s Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, has named a new CEO and plans to sell billions in assets as it tries to fend off a takeover bid from a Canadian ...
7-Eleven owner seeks to fend off takeover with buyback, US IPO
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven announced on Thursday a raft of new measures to fend off a takeover by a Canadian rival, including a huge share buyback and an IPO of its US unit.
Naomi Osaka calls Indian Wells loss to Camila Osorio the worst match she has ever played
Naomi Osaka showed that she is on the road to recovery from the abdominal injury that forced her out of the Australian Open in January, but getting sharp and match tough is going to take a little more ... ( read original story ...)