Following the emergency meeting between the Bank of Japan (BoJ), Ministry of Finance (MoF) and FSA, Japan’s top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Tuesday that “officials are watching forex moves ...
Japan court rules that a bar on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
A Japanese court ruled on Tuesday that not allowing same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, a decision activists welcomed as a step towards marriage equality in the only Group of Seven nation with no ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya court rules not recognizing same-sex marriage as unconstitutional
The ruling is a largely symbolic step toward marriage equality in the only Group of Seven nation with no legal protection for same-sex unions. ( read original story ...)
Japan Gets Second Court Ruling Backing Same-Sex Marriage
A court in central Japan ruled the country’s lack of recognition for same-sex marriage violates the constitution, local media reported, the second such decision that could add pressure on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government to give more rights to LGBTQ couples. ( read original story ...)
Everything you need to know about ultra luxury residential leasing in Tokyo
Find out how much rents cost, where the units are, and who the tenants are. One niche segment in the residential property sector has recently been gaining traction – the ultra-luxury rental residences ... ( read original story ...)
Best Crypto to Buy Now May 29 – Ethereum, PancakeSwap, DeeLance
The global crypto market cap has reached $1.16 trillion, a 2.09% increase within 24 hours. Here are some of the best crypto to buy now.
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Crypto founders, including Binance chief executive Zhao Changpeng, are talking up the Chinese government’s support for Web3, tying a recent Beijing white paper to Hong Kong’s efforts to become a crypto hub,
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Is Japan’s Nikkei Heading To 40,000 — Or 20,000?
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Court rules not recognizing same-sex marriage as unconstitutional
A Japanese court ruled Tuesday that the government's failure to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the second such ver ... ( read original story ...)
‘Not allowing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional,’ rules Japan’s lower court
The ruling by the Nagoya District Court in central Japan was the second of four that found Japan's ban against same-sex marriage was unconstitutional. ( read original story ...)
Wim Wenders on Why Hirayama, the Tokyo Toilet Cleaner in ‘Perfect Days,’ Matters: ‘There Are No Nobodies!’
Perfect Days,” which world premiered in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival, is reminiscent – in some ways – of “Groundhog Day,” but whereas in the latter film Bill Murray’s character, Phil, is ... ( read original story ...)
Daimler Truck, Toyota Motor Sign Agreement With Intent to Create New Tokyo-Listed Company
Daimler Truck and Toyota plan to to combine their Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Hino operations and list the new company on the Tokyo stock exchange. ( read original story ...)
Japan newspaper reporter leaked info on reader protesting restaurant article
A reporter for a local newspaper company leaked information on a reader protesting against a restaurant article to the journalist's family･･･ ... ( read original story ...)