The Tokyo government is set to implement a four-day workweek for its employees starting in April 2025, aiming to address Japan's declining fertility rates and promote work-life balance. Tokyo Governor ... ( read original story ...)
The Nishi-Shinjuku Illumination Market Lighting Ceremony, a New Illumination in Tokyo, Held to Illuminate the Nighttime in Nishi-Shinjuku!
The “TOKYO NIGHTTIME PROJECT” has been launched in the Nishi-Shinjuku area of Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, with the aim of revitalizing night tourism. The proj ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to propose defence spending tax increases starting in 2026
April 2026 to fund more defence spending, Kyodo News reported on Wednesday (Dec 11), aiming to double its defence budget to 2 per cent of gross domestic product by 2027. Read more at The Business ... ( read original story ...)
Coincheck Parent Becomes First Japanese Crypto Exchange Operator to List on Nasdaq
Coincheck Group’s debut on Nasdaq is the second regulated crypto exchange operator to go public since Coinbase's 2021 debut.
Circle CEO: ‘Billions of people’ will use crypto as a technology in their daily lives in the next 2 years
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, discusses the future of stable coins, cryptocurrency regulation and dollar competitiveness.
Hawk Tuah girl wanted to reward fans with a memecoin—crypto insiders turned it into a ‘one-day pump and dump’
Soon after, to the surprise of no one—other than the unlucky few who decided to buy HAWK on public markets—the coin collapsed more than 95%. The upshot is retail investors got fleeced, while a group ...
Explainer-How Likely Is a Bank of Japan Rate Hike Next Week?
The decision on whether to hike in December, or wait until a subsequent meeting on Jan. 23-24, will be a close call and dependent on how convinced each board member is that Japan will durably hit the ...
Japan organisers say 2026 Asian Games preparation on track after reports of governing body asking for improvements
Japanese media said the Olympic Council of Asia is not happy with preparations for the event in Nagoya and the wider Aichi Prefecture area and has accused organisers of not sticking to the host city ... ( read original story ...)
City in Osaka Prefecture looks for new mayor using job search site
The idea is to encourage more people to get involved in local government in Japan, but questions have emerged about the project and its implications. ( read original story ...)
Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding in Tokyo
Japan Airlines is now offering to drop passengers’ luggage off at their hotels for them for a fee. But the program isn’t just about providing good customer service – it’s aimed at alleviating the burden on Tokyo’s overcrowded mass transit system. ( read original story ...)
Japan to propose defence spending tax increases starting in 2026, Kyodo says
Japan's government is planning to propose raising the country's corporate tax starting in April 2026 to fund more defence spending, Kyodo News reported on Wednesday, aiming to double its defence ... ( read original story ...)
US defense chief observes drills with Japan, Australia, says he’s confident about greater capability
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed confidence about enhanced military capabilities among the United States, Australia and Japan as he observed joint exercises showcasing their closer ... ( read original story ...)
Rival LNG supplies, Sakhalin’s depleting fields give Japan an exit from Russian gas
As Japan's long-term contracts to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project near expiration, rival producers see opportunity to fill the supply gap, even as Tokyo looks to ... ( read original story ...)
Hair removal clinic chain goes bust in Japan’s biggest beauty collapse
It's 'extremely unlikely' that customers of Aletheia Clinic will see their money returned, according to its trustee. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo remains 3rd in global city index for ninth consecutive year
While Tokyo notched improvements in research and development, cultural interaction, livability, and accessibility, its score declined in the economy category. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Rival LNG supplies, Sakhalin’s depleting fields give Japan an exit from Russian gas
As Japan's long-term contracts to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project near expiration, rival producers see opportunity to fill the supply gap, even as Tokyo looks to ... ( read original story ...)