Japan is offering taxi and bus license exams in other languages to attract more foreign drivers amid a manpower shortage. ( read original story ...)
Seven & i founding family sounded out KKR, others about buyout, Nikkei says
The founding family of Japan's Seven & i Holdings has approached KKR & Co and other investment firms about participating in the potential buyout of the retailer, the Nikkei newspaper reported on ...
Rosé and Bruno Mars perform APT live for first time at MAMA awards show in Osaka, Japan
Viral megahit song pairing K-pop star from Blackpink and US singer Mars earns pair the Global Sensation award at MAMAs show in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
How a new 1,000km hiking trail is helping Japan move on from the tsunami
Built as part of the recovery effort, the Michinoku Trail is driving the discovery of a long-overlooked region ... ( read original story ...)
What Does Bitcoin’s Price Explosion Mean for Crypto in 2025?
Bitcoin is nearing $100,000, thanks in part to Donald Trump's re-election. Crypto experts think it's poised to continue, but don't recommend making any rash investment decisions.
Bitcoin set for weekly rise of 8.3% as crypto frenzy continues post Trump’s win
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is set to rise 8.3% on a weekly basis, as the cryptocurrency continues to see a meteoric rise after Donald Trump's win in the U.S. presidential election. The world's oldest cryptocurrency has risen ~41% since the U.
Tokyo, New York in deal to help startups expand into their turfs
Economic powerhouses Tokyo and New York will join hands to help Japanese and U.S. startups enter each other’s markets. ( read original story ...)
Japan will hold first memorial for ‘all workers’ at Sado gold mines but blurs WWII atrocity. Why?
Japan is holding a memorial ceremony near the Sado Island Gold Mines, which were listed this summer as a UNESCO World Heritage site after the country resolved years of disputes with South Korea and reluctantly acknowledged the dark side of their history ... ( read original story ...)
Japan considering raising income tax threshold in fresh economic stimulus
Japan's government said it would consider raising the basic tax-free income allowance in effective permanent tax cuts worth up to $51 billion, a step that could also help ease constraints on part-time workers amid intensifying labour shortages. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police care for lost umbrellas, keys, flying squirrels
Tokyo (AFP) – Lost your umbrella, keys, or perhaps a flying squirrel? In Tokyo, the police are almost certainly taking meticulous care of it. In Japan, lost items are rarely disconnected from their ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Set to Implement Stimulus Package with Emphasis on Tax Reform, Including Cryptocurrency
Japan is poised to implement a new economic stimulus package by the end of 2024, as promised by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who has committed to engaging in bipartisan discussions to enact ...
Biodiversity treaty exploited by corporations, says MONLAR
Some treaties and conventions devised to preserve Sri Lanka’s genetic heritage and traditional knowledge have now become tools for multinational corporations to legally exploit genetic resources and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest electricity provider makes unexpected move with bitcoin: ‘The power they generate is wasted’
Understanding how energy-intensive the practice of cryptocurrency mining is, it is a great opportunity to tap into excess clean energy. Japan's largest electricity provider makes unexpected move with ...
North Korea condemns US military drills with South Korea and Japan
North Korea condemned on Saturday recent joint military drills by the United States, South Korea and Japan, warning that it would take immediate actions if needed to defend the state. ( read original story ...)
Japan gov’t wants companies to take measures against customer harassment
Japan's labor ministry is aiming to submit draft legislation requiring businesses to have measures in place against ( read original story ...)
Japanese man runs marathon in honor of wife, 3 children who died in earthquake
A Japanese man is making headlines for running a marathon to honor his family who died in an earthquake earlier this year. Oma wore a shirt with a picture of his wife Haruka, 38, their daughter Yuka, ... ( read original story ...)