On Wednesday, Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren said during a senate hearing that cryptocurrency was being used by criminals in the Chinese fentanyl trade, and that American lawmakers were in a ...
Nagoya court rules not recognizing same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
The Nagoya District Court on Tuesday ruled that not allowing same-sex marriage was unconstitutional, a large symbolic step toward marriage equality in the only Group of Seven nation with no legal ... ( read original story ...)
US defense chief calls China’s refusal to meet unfortunate during visit to Tokyo for talks
Tokyo and Seoul are also discussing real-time sharing of North ... Get top headlines from the Union-Tribune in your inbox weekday mornings, including top news, local, sports, business, entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
As Nikkei soars, Japanese investors rush for the exits
As foreigners pile into Japan's steepest stock market rally in years, local investors have been furiously cashing out or even betting against what many see as the beginning of a long-overdue era of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts stablecoin ban: Banks Gear Up for Digital Currency Adoption
Japan lifts the stablecoin ban, signaling a significant turning point in the country's cryptocurrency landscape.
Japan Stocks Trading Value Hits Record on Foreign Buying, MSCI
The frenzy for Japanese stocks hit a record high on Wednesday amid an ongoing surge in foreign demand for the nation’s equities and position adjustments taken before the rebalancing of an MSCI equity ...
Editorial: Japan gov’t should move quickly to legalize same-sex marriage
The Nagoya District Court ruled on May 30 that the lack of recognition of same-sex marriage under Japanese law is unconstitutional. The decision is the second of its kind on similar lawsuits. What is ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher on bargain-hunting, US debt limit deal
Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday on bargain-hunting following their sharp losses the previous day, further boosted by news that the ... ( read original story ...)
Syphilis spreading at record pace in Japan, with Tokyo seeing 20% more cases than in 2022
Syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease, is spreading at a record pace in Japan, with the capital seeing approximately 20% more cases this y ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo ward to offer benefits to same-sex partners of fallen disaster responders
Bereavement benefits will soon be offered for same-sex partners of those who pass away during emergency response activities, Tokyo's Setagaya･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Car fleeing police chase rams into elementary school fence in Osaka Pref.
A car driven by a man fleeing a police chase plowed into an elementary school fence in this west Japan city on the early afternoon ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Rues Bitcoin’s Decoupling From AI-Fueled Tech Stock Gains
Renowned financier, Co-Founder of The Carlyle Group, and philanthropist David Rubenstein provides unparalleled access to the world's most successful investors. In one-on-one interviews, Rubenstein ...
A crypto millionaire tried to run a bluff against a poker legend in a record-smashing $3.1 million hand
His opponent Wesley Fei attempted to run an ongoing bluff, but Dwan called him down and took the winnings. Crypto whizkid Wesley Fei showed great heart during Tuesday's high-stakes poker session at ...
‘Crypto Twitter’ heats up ahead of the 2024 election
Crypto Twitter has gained a lot of players as the Elon Musk-owned platform became a place where people can discuss it openly. Many think it will play a role in the 2024 election.
Japan’s solid capex growth points to upward revision to Q1 GDP
Japanese companies raised spending on plant and equipment in January-March at the fastest rate since 2015, with a stronger-than-expected showing by manufacturers signalling a possible upward revision to first-quarter economic growth. ( read original story ...)
Orange-based Small Acres Cyder outclasses global rivals at Tokyo’s Japan Cider Cup with its $29 ‘Sparkling Perry’ made from fermented pears
With champagne prices soaring, savvy Australian drinkers are discovering unusual and enticing bubbles from the NSW Central Tablelands. ( read original story ...)