Early signs on Japan's annual wage negotiations for next year point to another round of solid pay hikes despite profit pressure from U.S. tariffs, bolstering the case for the Bank of Japan to raise ... ( read original story ...)
Iinnofashion Expands Global Footprint with Participation in Japan Cosmetic Exhibition Following Entries into Russian Home Shopping and China’s Douyin
Iinnofashion is accelerating its global beauty market strategy, following its participation in the 2025 Seoul Beauty Expo and its recent appearance at the Japan Cosmetic Exhibition held in Osaka this ...
76-year-old woman arrested for stealing milk, other items from supermarket in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 76-year-old woman on suspicions of stealing items from a supermarket. Police said the woman is suspected of stealing seven items (with a total retail price of 3,167 ... ( read original story ...)
Demolition work underway at Osaka Expo venue 1 month after closing
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition recently invited the media to see the ongoing dismantling of pavilions on the artificial ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Crash Is Eroding Wealth for Trump’s Family and Followers
In President Donald Trump’s second term, crypto assets transformed his family’s wealth. Now the Trumps — and their followers — are getting a crash course in the wild volatility ingrained in digital ...
How Tokyo builds urban appeal
Clear standards are needed to balance preservation and redevelopment and to define Seoul’s urban identity and future spatial direction. Long-term strategy must take priority. ( read original story ...)
Japan anime, manga makers struggle to tap global goods market
TOKYO -- "One Piece" and other Japanese intellectual properties have become more popular than ever thanks to the massive reach of streaming services. But their creators are not benefiting from the ...
China says Japan sent ‘shocking’ wrong signal on Taiwan
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it was "shocking" for Japan's leader to openly send a wrong signal concerning Taiwan, according to an official statement on Sunday, the latest remarks in a row ... ( read original story ...)
Offshore Crypto: IRS Steps Closer To Automatic Reporting Under OECD CARF
Foreign crypto may soon be very visible to the IRS. Currently, IRS has almost no automatic visibility into foreign crypto accounts. CARF will close the blind spots.
‘Like being in Japan’: The Bay Area supermarket chain on an expansion tear
The Bay Area-born grocery store is known for its selection of imported goods like rice, soy sauce and premium wagyu beef, but also for its mini food hall, which features ramen dishes among other meals ... ( read original story ...)
Manhunt underway after stabbing in Sapporo
Video footage by TV Asahi shows investigators collecting footprints in the snow next to bloodstains in Sapporo City early on 0 ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo man accused in deaths of 3 family members ‘had grudge against sister’
A 41-year-old man in custody in over the murders of three family members at a home in Sapporo City last month has divulged that he "had a grudge" against his older sister ... ( read original story ...)
Supersize me: Why Osaka’s Dotonbori billboards reign supreme
OSAKA -- Billboards in Osaka's splashy Dotonbori district are unapologetically huge. The area's best-known landmark signage -- the 20-meter-tall Glico running man exulting in victory with his arms ... ( read original story ...)
MSCI shock erases 45% of crypto-treasury value
The MSCI USA Index, maintained by Morgan Stanley Capital International, is one of the world’s most influential equity benchmarks. It tracks roughly 85% of the U.S. stock market, and companies included ...
Official Trailer Debuts for “Miraculous World: Tokyo Stellar Force”
The official trailer for the animated special Miraculous World: Tokyo Stellar Force has been released, offering fans the ... ( read original story ...)
Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron Shine at Finlandia Trophy
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron impressed at the Finlandia Trophy, claiming their second Grand Prix win. Yuma Kagiyama and Chiba Mone also triumphed in singles, while Germany's Hase ... ( read original story ...)