US should press Tokyo to free jailed Navy lieutenant

This year’s discussion is intended to focus on modernizing the alliance to meet 21 st-century challenges, but the talks should first address the unfortunate case of U.S. Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis. A devout Mormon who doesn’t drink, ( read original story ...)

US, Japan boost security, military cooperation

The United States and Japan plan to boost military and security cooperation as their top national security officials hold talks on Wednesday. The U.S. and Japanese foreign and defense ministers are set to agree to adjust the American troop presence on the island of Okinawa. ( read original story ...)

China visa freeze disrupts Japanese business plans

China's suspension of visas for visitors from Japan threatens to slow the recovery of business travel between the two countries, forcing some companies to make last-minute decisions on staffing and ... ( read original story ...)

Do Crypto Prices Actually Mean Anything?

After each high-profile crypto meltdown, there have been renewed calls for greater oversight of the space. The idea here is that if we regulated crypto players like traditional financial institutions, ...

US, Japan talk on updating alliance as China worries grow

The United States on Wednesday holds talks on ways to "modernize" its alliance with Japan, which plans to ramp up its defenses in the face of a rising China and tensions over Taiwan and North Korea.The ministers "are going to lay out a vision of how a modernized alliance between the United States and Japan ...

Uniqlo owner jolts Japan with 40% wage hike

STORY: Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing just gave the Japanese business world a jolt. On Wednesday (January 11) it said it would raise wages by up to 40%. Analysts say that’s a clear sign that Japan’s rock ... ( read original story ...)