A Japanese man dubbed the "Twitter killer" for luring his victims on social media admitted in court Wednesday to killing nine people, local media said. But lawyers for Takahiro Shiraishi, 29, argued ... ( read original story ...)
Pandemic causes first drop in average land price in 3 years
The average overall price of land in Japan declined for the first time in three years due to economic uncertainties and the absence of foreign tourists caused by the pandemic, government data showed. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics name Mikako Kotani as new sports director
The organizing committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has named Mikako Kotani as its new sports director. She takes over the position on Thursday. Kotani won two bronze medals ... ( read original story ...)
Japan military seeks record budget amid regional threats
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Defense Ministry is seeking a record-high budget of nearly 5.5 trillion yen ($55 billion) for fiscal 2021 to fund more purchases of costly American stealth fighters and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Defense Ministry asks for decades-high 8.3% budget increase amid growing threats from China and North Korea
Japan's Defense Ministry is asking for a 8.3% budget increase in 2020, its largest rise in more than two decades, in the face of China's rapid military modernization and a looming threat from North ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s military seeks record $52 bn budget
Japan's defence ministry on Wednesday unveiled a record $52-billion budget request in a push to maintain military readiness under pressure from China and North Korea. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Military Asks New Government to Continue Strengthening of Armed Forces
Japan's military has asked Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's new government for its ninth straight annual budget increase, including funds to begin development of an advanced stealth fighter to counter ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘Twitter killer’ victims consented to their deaths, say lawyers
A Japanese man dubbed the "Twitter killer" for luring his victims on social media admitted in court Wednesday to killing nine people, local media said. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Lawmaker Becomes Billionaire By Selling E-Signature Services Amid Work-From-Home Revolution
Taichiro Motoe is the founder of Tokyo-listed Bengo4.com Inc., whose shares surged 100% this year as more people work from home amid the Covid-19 pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Fortress to finance turnaround of Japanese builder Leopalace21
U.S. investment fund Fortress Investment Group is set to provide financing to turn around Leopalace21, a struggling apartment builder based in Tokyo, Nikkei has learned. Leopalace21 is reeling from ... ( read original story ...)
Aichi language school students get year to find jobs post-graduation
To be able to stay in the country, foreign students at Japanese-language schools are typically required to be offered a job while still studying. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end lower after chaotic presidential debate
Tokyo stocks ended lower Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden clashed in a chaotic first p ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 194 more coronavirus cases on Sept. 30
Japan's capital recorded a total of *** new coronavirus cases on Sept. 30, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced. ( read original story ...)
Ally of Japan PM urges more fiscal, monetary stimulus to boost virus-hit economy
Japan should keep selling government bonds to the central bank to pay for the cost of reflating the economy out of a pandemic-induced slump, an academic close to new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said ... ( read original story ...)
Disney will lay off 28,000 workers as the pandemic continues to ravage its theme park business
Disney will lay off 28,000 theme park workers as Disneyland in California remains closed, and other parks open with limited capacity during the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Gundam entrances millions as giant robot steps out in Yokohama
The 18-metre robot is the centerpiece of the Gundam Factory Yokohama set to open in December. 30 Sep 2020 Videos showing an 18-metre (59-foot) robot stepping out in the Japanese harbour city of ... ( read original story ...)