He didn’t provide details on a funding path involving Japan’s GPIF. Kishida took office in October promising to pursue a new form of capitalism to reduce disparities in society. Among other ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s former princess Mako Komuro lands volunteer gig in New York City, reports say
Japan’s former princess has a new title. Mako Komuro, who married her college boyfriend and moved to New York City last fall, is reportedly assisting curators at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The 30 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s prime minister plans diplomatic tour in SE Asia, Europe
TOKYO - While much of the country will be on holiday during the Golden Week--what Japan terms its longest holiday for workers--Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to head overseas in late April and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s BUMP OF CHICKEN Releases New ‘Detective Conan’ Movie Theme ‘Chronostasis’
More from Billboard Watch Novel Core's New 'HAPPY TEARS' Music Video With Aile the Shota Snow Man's 'Brother Beat' Rules Japan Hot 100 NiziU Set to Drop Playful New Single 'ASOBO' The digital jacket ... ( read original story ...)
Tunisian teen who sailed in Tokyo Olympics dies in training accident
Eya Guezguez, 17, who competed in the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games, died Sunday "during exercises in preparation for upcoming regional and international dates," Comité National Olympique Tunisien ... ( read original story ...)
Tobias Harris on Abe Shinzo’s Continuing Influence in Japan
At the time, Abe had just set the record for Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, breaking a string of one-year premierships (including his own first stint in office, from 2006-07). ( read original story ...)
Honda to invest $40B in EV technology in next 10 years
TOKYO: Japanese automaker Honda said on Tuesday it would invest nearly $40 billion into electric vehicle (EV) technology over the next decade as it works toward shifting all sales away from ... ( read original story ...)
Japan SESC Files More Charges Against SMBC Nikko, Executives
The SESC’s filing of charges against Sato and others deals a fresh blow to the reputation of SMBC Nikko, the brokerage unit of Japan’s second-largest banking group. The saga h ... ( read original story ...)
17-Year-Old Tokyo Olympian Dies In Horrific Training Accident
Olympic sailor Eya Guezguez was training for upcoming regional and international competitions when the accident happened. ( read original story ...)
Megathrust earthquake could decimate Metro Vancouver’s water system, says report
and the 9 magnitude Tōhoku earthquake that hit Japan in 2011. As one of the most documented mega-quakes in history, the undersea Tōhoku earthquake triggered a massive tsunami and high-profile ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Italy to lift defense ties amid China, Russia worries
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said he and his Italian counterpart agreed Tuesday to step up military cooperation as Japan expands security ties with Europe amid concern about ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Olympic champion Kodaira to retire
Japan's former Olympic speed skating champion Nao Kodaira will retire from the sport in October following a final race in her hometown of Nagano, the long track speed skater said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin dips below $40,000 for the first time in nearly a month, in broad crypto market slump
Crypto market slumps in line with tech stocks as the threat of persistent inflation and hefty rate rises eat into investor risk appetite. ( read original story ...)
If Crypto Can’t Be Used to Evade Russian Sanctions, What Is the Point?
Only small sums of money seem to have left Russia via digital currencies, which suggests their chances of ever replacing today’s government-run monetary system are low. ( read original story ...)
Japan warns on rapid yen weakening, stresses importance of stability
Japanese policymakers warned on Tuesday against any rapid moves in the foreign exchange market, underscoring the importance of stability as authorities kept a wary watch on the yen after it slumped to ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese retailer Lawson Inc considers Seijo Ishii IPO
TOKYO, April 12 (Reuters) - Japanese convenience store operator Lawson Inc 2651.T is considering taking wholly owned supermarket chain Seijo Ishii Co public, it said on Tuesday. The Nikkei business ... ( read original story ...)