A special inspection report released on Friday said there were 1,325 harassment reports in the Japanese Defense Ministry and Self-Defense Forces but nearly 65% of the victims did not seek help. ( read original story ...)
It’s Illegal to Sell or Possess Cannabis in Japan—But It’s Legal to Get High On It. Here’s Why
Japan has a long tradition of cannabis farming, with hemp used in garment-making, as food seasoning, and for religious practices. But the tradition came under scrutiny after World War II, when U.S. occupying forces called for a ban on cannabis. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US, Australia to Carry Out Joint Naval Drills in South China Sea Next Week – Kyodo
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan, U.S. and Australia will hold joint naval drills in the South China Sea on Wednesday, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday citing multiple unnamed officials. Copyright 2023 Thomson Reuters. ( read original story ...)
Japan shares lower at close of trade; Nikkei 225 down 0.43%
Japan equities were lower at the close on Friday, as losses in the Chemical, Petroleum & Plastic, Banking and Textile sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 declined 0.43% to hit a new 1-month low.
Police seize 20 blades from home of suspects in Sapporo beheading
Police have seized around 20 blades, including four saws, from the home of a family arrested over the case of a decapitated body fo ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Sun, Chen qualify for Women’s WTT Finals in Nagoya
BEIJING, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- World Table Tennis (WTT) on Friday confirmed that China's Sun Yingsha and Chen Meng are the first two players to lock in their spots at the Nagoya 2023 Women's WTT Finals. ( read original story ...)
Asia markets fall as investors assess Japan inflation, Evergrande filing; Adani shares surge
Asian markets will be watching Japan's inflation numbers, which could give a clue to the Bank of Japan's moves ( read original story ...)
Funai Microfluidic Solutions relocates from Japan to Lexington
Funai Microfluidic Solutions (FMS) recently relocated its business unit headquarters to Lexington, Kentucky, from Osaka, Japan. A high-tech company recently relocated its business unit headquarters to ... ( read original story ...)
China Isn’t Japan in the 1990s. This Meltdown Is Different.
The recent spate of dismal economic data out of China has raised the question of whether the world’s second-biggest economy will have a meltdown like the one in Japan in the 1990s. Right now, China ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Drops To Lowest Level Since June Amid Wider Crypto Sell-Off
The price of Bitcoin fell below $26,000 Thursday—its lowest level since June—amid a broader crypto market slump after the Wall Street Journal reported that SpaceX has taken a significant write-down on its Bitcoin holdings and sold the cryptocurrency.
Woman, parents sent to prosecutors over murder of man in Sapporo hotel
A woman and her parents were sent to prosecutors Wednesday over the alleged murder of a man who was found decapitated in a hotel in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan nursing home admin worker certified with depression after moving bodies of COVID dead
OSAKA -- A nursing home administrative employee in Japan has been granted workers' compensation certification for depression after she was pressed into caring for coronavirus patients and transporting ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Looks to the Sun to Power New Homes
The policy in one of the world’s largest cities is a test case for whether solar power makes sense on urban rooftops. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Hopes Rooftop Solar Mandate Will Help It Get Through Hot Summers
The policy in one of the world’s largest cities is a test case for whether solar power makes sense on urban rooftops. ( read original story ...)
Elon Musk Visits Japan After Nearly A Decade — Here’s Where He Went In Tokyo
Elon Musk visits Japan for the first time in nine years, amidst significant developments in the electric vehicle market and demographic challenges in the country, potentially influencing Tesla's ... ( read original story ...)
China’s growing aggression will be in focus as U.S. closes ranks with Japan and South Korea
A U.S. summit with Japan and South Korea will lay out "ambitious" steps to bolster trilateral security ties, a senior Biden administration official said. President Joe Biden will unveil the measures with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol at Camp David on Friday. ( read original story ...)