As South Korea developed, the power dynamics also shifted. Young South Koreans, who came of age in a rich country, have no sense of inferiority and more pride in their own heritage. Mutual cultural affinities have bred legions of anime fans in South Korea and K -pop fans in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Toyota, BMW expand tie-up in fuel cell vehicle business
Toyota Motor Corp. and BMW AG said Thursday that they will expand their tie-up in the fuel cell vehicle business to jointly develop a ... ( read original story ...)
NYU Business Graduate Opens An Inexpensive Japanese Restaurant Nearby
An owner of a group of Chinese restaurants in New York City has opened an udon eatery in Greenwich Village known for quick preparation of the food. ( read original story ...)
Mastercard launches Crypto Card Enabling Users to Spend in 100 million European Merchants
Mastercard, the payments giant, has announced a partnership with Mercuryo to launch a euro-denominated crypto debit card, allowing users to spend crypto from ...
Japan prime minister hopeful Kono says govts should not intervene in deals
Taro Kono, an executive of Japan's ruling party, said on Thursday that government decisions should not be distorted by efforts to win votes from labour unions, when asked about reports that U.S. ( read original story ...)
Osaka asked to halt casino resort work during 2025 expo period
Osaka officials are considering doubling down on proceeding with construction of a casino-centered integrated resort (IR) during the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo despite pressure from an international body. ( read original story ...)
Governments must not intervene in deals arbitrarily, Japan PM hopeful says of U.S. Steel takeover
By Katya Golubkova and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Governments should not intervene in deals in an arbitrary manner as a matter of principle, Taro Kono, a Japanese minister and prime ministerial ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Financial Regulator Proposes Lower Crypto Taxes in 2025
Japan’s financial regulator proposes lower crypto taxes in 2025, reducing the current tax on crypto profits from 55% to 20%.
Trump’s new crypto business could create more conflicts if he’s elected president
Donald Trump is promising to make America the “crypto capital of the planet” if he returns to the White House.
Japan’s Nikkei leads losses as Asia-Pacific markets close mixed after Wednesday’s sell-off
In Japan, average monthly cash earnings in the country rose 3.6% year-on-year, a softer rise compared to the 4.5% climb seen in June.
Osaka office vacancy rate rises to 4.1% in Q2
The growth remained modest despite a large supply of over 100,000sqm. According to a JLL report, there were two new office completions in Q2 2024: Osaka Dojimahama Tower (Kita-ku, GFA 67,000 sqm) in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police warn of ‘one-touch’ cyclist molesters targeting women
Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department on Thursday launched a police investigation into a series of incidents since July in the city’s Nakano Ward and ... ( read original story ...)
(Breaking) Tokyo hands in list of Koreans who died in 1945 Japanese ship explosion
Tokyo has submitted a long-awaited list of Koreans who perished aboard the Ukishima Maru, a Japanese ship that exploded in 1945 while repatriating thousands of Koreans after Japan's colonial rule ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s TEPCO prepares to restart trial debris removal from Fukushima plant
Japan's Tokyo Electric Power plans to spend several days on preparation work before it announces the new date for restart of the trial removal of nuclear fuel debris from the Fukushima Daiichi plant, ... ( read original story ...)
Canadian takeover bid for Japan’s 7-Eleven could change how the Asian country does business
Convenience stores aren't just big business in Japan: They're a linchpin of the nation's culture — with reputations for tasty, well-prepared food and an astoundingly wide array of critical services — ... ( read original story ...)
Business class-like seats, restaurant cart, luxury bathroom; Japan’s limited express train stuns the internet. Watch viral video
Japan is one of the most technologically advanced countries. While the country is synonymous with bullet trains, a video of a limited express train that runs from Tokyo has stunned the internet. ( read original story ...)