Observers often point to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s party as to why LGBT-specific legislation is languishing in National Diet. ( read original story ...)
Urine-soaked loot – Police in Sapporo looking for serial urinal grate thief
That leaves vandalism or a very peculiar fetish as the most likely motives. For now, the Sapporo police are asking parkgoers to report any suspicious persons or missing grates, in hopes of solving ... ( read original story ...)
US airlifters in Tokyo deliver 18 tons of food to Guam as island recovers from typhoon
C-130J Super Hercules airlifters from Yokota Air Base flew approximately 18 tons of frozen and perishable food to Andersen Air Force Base on June 3, the base said. ( read original story ...)
Japan Watchdog Seeks Penalty On Regional Banks Over Bond Sales
Japan’s securities watchdog is seeking penalties on two regional banks for improperly selling structured bonds, a rare move that could send a signal to the broader industry about its sales practices. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Quiet Gains: Ownership Climbs Despite Crash in Prices
Data on who owns the asset class suggest it has staying power.
Editorial: Bit by bit: Regulators properly target out-of-control crypto companies
With lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, the Securities and Exchange Commission has targeted some of the largest remaining players in the crypto space, accusing the former of outright fraud and misuse of funds and the latter of failing to register as a securities broker.
Japanese business leaders pledge to support Busan’s Expo bid
Business chambers of Korea and Japan have agreed to cooperate to support Korea's bid to host the World Expo 2030 in Busan, according to officials, Friday. They also pledged to work closely for the ... ( read original story ...)
Sushi chain sues prankster for harming its business
The operator of a major Japanese conveyor-belt sushi chain is suing a customer for damages after he posted a prank video on social media. The Osaka-based company claims the video hurt its business and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan restaurant files $480,000 suit against ‘sushi terrorist’
The operator of a major Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain that became the centre of national attention over a viral video of a boy licking a soy sauce bottle filed a ¥67 million (US$480,000) damages ... ( read original story ...)
(LEAD) Biz chambers of S. Korea, Japan agree to cooperate on Busan expo bid
Business chambers of South Korea and Japan agreed Friday to work together to realize Seoul's bid to host the 2030 World Expo and a successful opening of the same event in Osaka in 2025. The agreement ... ( read original story ...)
Gary Gensler reaffirms that most crypto tokens are securities—Counters Claims of Insufficient Notice for Crypto Exchanges
Chair Gary Gary Gensler reaffirms that most crypto tokens are securities. Gensler’s remarks came in response to claims that the SEC had failed to provide adequate “fair notice” to the industry, ...
Crypto Crackdown: The SEC vs. Coinbase & Binance
Trade the Chain executives discuss SEC's escalating regulation of cryptocurrencies and its impact on Coinbase and Binance.
Japan’s retail investors caught out by Nikkei’s breakout rally
Nikkei stages unusually long rise after hitting 33-year high * Four "double inverse" ETFs at record lows * Local investors in double inverse ETFs caught in negative spiral By Junko Fujita TOKYO, June ...
Nikkei 225 Set for Nine-Week Gain in Longest Advance Since 2017
Japan’s blue-chip equity gauge is set to complete a nine-week advance that would be its longest winning streak in more than five years.
Tokyo’s Nikkei index extends gains over 2% in late trade
The Nikkei stock index soared over 2 percent Friday afternoon, as buying accelerated on the back of positive momentum inherited from ( read original story ...)
‘Battle Royale’ Star Causes Wild Scene in Japan’s Parliament Over Controversial Immigration Bill
It would be glib to suggest that Japanese actor turned left-wing political leader Taro Yamamoto was tapping into his experiences starring in cult favorite Battle Royale when he caused a skirmish Thursday in Japan’s parliament. ( read original story ...)