A 28-year-old man was served with a fresh arrest warrant on Oct. 17 for allegedly assisting the suicide of a junior high school girl he me ... ( read original story ...)
Former Japan and Celtic star Nakamura to retire at 44
Former Japan international and Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura will retire from football at the end of the season, his club said on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down on his 26-year career. "In my long ... ( read original story ...)
Former Japan, Celtic legend Shunsuke Nakamura retires at 44
The spot-kick specialist made waves during his four years in Scotland, opening the door for dozens of Japanese players to follow his footsteps to Europe. ( read original story ...)
Soccer: Nakamura thankful for support as he confirms retirement
Former Japan and Celtic star Shunsuke Nakamura voiced his gratitude Tuesday for the support he has received throughout his 26-year career as he confirmed his retirement at the end of the season. "I ... ( read original story ...)
Takahashi faces fourth charge in relation to growing Tokyo 2020 bribery scandal
Executive Board member Haruyuki Takahashi faces a fourth bribery charge in Japan in relation to cash allegedly received from ... ( read original story ...)
Relief tinged with unease as Japan reopens after two ‘really tough’ years
In Kyoto, local shop owners are ready to welcome back tourists but there is a way to go before a return to pre-Covid days ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin is higher to start the week but continues holding sideways pattern
Prices have held steady since rebounding from a big drop that followed the release of the latest reading on the consumer price index.
First Mover Asia: Macau’s Digital Currency Embrace Could Be a Nightmare for Its Casino Industry; Bitcoin Points Upward
The Special Administrative Region passed a bill that would create a legal framework for accepting digital currency, but would also allow China to monitor Chinese nationals visiting Macau; the largest ...
Japan, Australia to Seek Security Agreement When Premiers Meet This Week -Nikkei
Japan and Australia seek to reach a new security agreement with particular regard to China's maritime expansion when the two countries' prime ministers meet in Perth on Saturday, Japan's Nikkei ...
Japan to impose additional sanctions against North Korea
Japan will impose additional sanctions against North Korea by freezing assets of groups involved in the development of missiles, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told a regular briefing on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan will respond appropriately to excessive FX moves, Finance Minister says
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday authorities would respond appropriately to excessive currency moves driven by speculators, as the yen fell to a fresh 32-year low to the ...
Japan’s Finance Minister Suzuki: We are keeping a close eye on the FX market with a sense of urgency
Japan's finance minister, Shun'ichi Suzuki said that they are we are keeping a close eye on the fx market with a sense of urgency. Suzuki said they cannot tolerate excessive fx mo ...
URGENT: Japan to take “appropriate” steps against volatility: finance chief
Japan stands ready to take "appropriate" steps against volatility in the foreign exchange market, Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said Tuesday after the yen hit a fresh 32-year low in the 149 zone ...
Japan’s Finance Minister Suzuki: We are keenly watching fx moves
WE ARE KEENLY WATCHING FX MOVES. JAPAN'S FINANCE MINISTER SUZUKI: WE CANNOT ALLOW EXCESSIVE FX MOVES LED BY SPECULATORS.
Parents of Japanese teen slain in US in 1992 look to next generation in gun control fight
The parents of a 16-year-old Japanese high school student who was shot dead in Louisiana in 1992 hope the younger generation will ca ... ( read original story ...)
Man arrested for assaulting girlfriend’s daughter because ‘she wouldn’t listen to him’
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of assaulting his girlfriend’s elementary school-age daughter by hitting her and throwing her violently onto a bed. According to police, ... ( read original story ...)