Leifras Co. aims to raise $7.2 million in its IPO, but faces slowing revenue growth and operates a low-margin business. Learn more about the LFS stock IPO here.
In its 10th year, Tokyo Sustainable Seafood Summit highlights blue finance initiatives, human rights abuse
The Tokyo Sustainable Seafood Summit (TSSS) recently held its 10th annual event, in which seafood industry representatives gathered to discuss ways to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) ...
Japanese markets fall sharply
The Nikkei average fell 0.95 percent to 39,470.44 after logging a two-month closing high in the previous session. The broader Topix index settled 0.95 percent lower at 2,746.56.
Osaka paints well-known prostitution street bright yellow
Osaka has a lot of famous attractions, like Osaka Castle, the Dotombori canal area, and Universal Studios Japan. However, there’s one part of the city that’s been drawing crowds for a less wholesome ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Naomi Osaka helps homeless man after leaving Jamie Foxx’s birthday party with Cordae
Naomi Osaka, along with boyfriend Cordae, attended the birthday party of Jamie Foxx on Tuesday night. The star-studded event held at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills was attended by celebrities, including ... ( read original story ...)
B.League: Ray Parks stars in Osaka win over Kiefer Ravena, Yokohama
Ray Parks Jr. answered the call for Osaka Evessa in the squad’s 89-84 win over the Yokohama B-Corsairs in the Japan B.League at Yokohama International Pool on Wednesday. Parks Jr. exploded for 18 ... ( read original story ...)
The “Challengers” cast honored by Naomi Osaka as one of EW’s 2024 Entertainers of the Year
The U.S. Open and Australian Open winner celebrates the movie's stars, Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Faist, for putting tennis "at the forefront of pop culture." ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. airman in Japan is sentenced to 5 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor
A U.S. airman stationed in Japan was sentenced to five years in prison Friday after being convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor. Senior Airman Brennon Washington, 25, was stationed at Kadena Air Base on the Japanese island of Okinawa when ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Memory Chip IPO Is No Home Run
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 ...