Cryptocurrency is treated as property and it must therefore be reported in the taxpayer's income tax return, a memo from IRS says. ( read original story ...)
Pasona to relocate core functions and 1,200 workers from Tokyo to Awaji Island
The move is aimed at addressing the concentration of Pasona's workforce in Tokyo and reducing impacts of future disasters on the company's business operations. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s second-quarter capex falls most in decade on pandemic blow
Japanese firms slashed spending on plant and equipment by the most in a decade in the second quarter, the government said on Tuesday, suggesting the economy will take a protracted period to fully ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wears mask honoring Breonna Taylor at U.S. Open. She hopes to wear 6 more with different names.
Before and after her first-round victory at the U.S. Open, Naomi Osaka wore a mask bearing the name of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman who was fatally shot by police. It's just one of seven face ... ( read original story ...)
Suga seen top contender in Japan PM race as ruling party plans slimmed-down vote
Japan's chief government spokesman, Yoshihide Suga, moved a step closer to becoming the next premier when the ruling party decided on Tuesday on a slimmed-down leadership vote that favours the ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe’s Departure Throws Wrench Into U.S.-Japan Ties
The loss of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a driving force in U.S.-Japan relations for almost eight years, puts the allies on less steady footing as they confront China and prepare to negotiate over the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 170 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Tuesday confirmed 170 additional cases of the novel coronavirus, a day after recording 100. The single-day figure brou ... ( read original story ...)
Warren Buffett scores a $570 million gain on his new Japanese stocks in just 2 days
Buffett's company revealed 5% stakes in five Japanese giants on Sunday, sending their stock prices up by almost 10% on average. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo was to be her swansong. But her body can’t wait another year
For Australian sprinter Melissa Breen, the Tokyo Olympics should have been her final hurrah. Instead, she's been forced to retire early. These are the Australians who lost their golden moment in 2020. ( read original story ...)
Who’s next? Abe’s party maneuvers to pick Japan’s next PM
With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announcing his plans to step down due to health reasons, members of his ruling party are furiously maneuvering ahead of an internal vote that will ultimately decide his ... ( read original story ...)
Yoshihide Suga emerging as favourite to become Japan’s prime minister
Chief cabinet secretary to confirm rumours he will join race to succeed Shinzo Abe ... ( read original story ...)
You’re Going to Want to Join this Odyssey Through Postwar Japan
Asha Lemmie’s sprawling, thought-provoking debut novel, “Fifty Words for Rain” will give you 50 reasons to cancel the rest of your day. ( read original story ...)
75 years later, Japanese man recalls bitter internment in U.S.
Torn between two warring nationalities, the experience led him to refuse a loyalty pledge to the U.S., renounce his citizenship and return to Japan. ( read original story ...)
Osaka allays injury fears in three-set win over Doi
Japan's Naomi Osaka showed no signs of discomfort from the injury that forced her to miss a final on Saturday but the former U.S. Open champion had to dig deep to beat compatriot Misaki Doi 6-2 5-7 ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Will Change Breonna Taylor Mask to Other Names Throughout U.S. Open
The 22-year-old tennis superstar plans to honor the memory of others who have died to raise awareness about racial injustice and Black Lives Matter. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo reports 2nd case of virus infections in island chain
While Tokyo recorded less than 200 new COVID-19 cases for the third straight day on Sept. 1, it had the second report of infections in an island chain under the metropolitan government's jurisdiction. ( read original story ...)