Japan's largest opposition, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ), said on Thursday it would try to close the country's income gap with wealth redistribution if it were to take power in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM dissolves lower house for Oct. 31 national election
Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dissolved the lower house of parliament Thursday, paving the way for Oct. 31 national elections. Kishida said he is seeking the public’s mandate for his ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks higher in morning on firm tech shares
Tokyo stocks were higher Thursday morning, lifted by high-tech shares following overnight gains on the technology-heavy U.S. Nasdaq i ... ( read original story ...)
New Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Promises a ‘New Capitalism’ for Japan. Will It Succeed?
Japan's new leader promises to repudiate Abenomics with a “new form of Japanese capitalism.” How far will reforms go? ( read original story ...)
5 things to know about disaster drama Japan Sinks: People Of Hope
People Of Hope ponders what happens when the country faces a catastrophic disaster brought about by a sinking landmass. ( read original story ...)
Japan to dissolve parliament, setting stage for general election
Japan will dissolve its parliament on Thursday, setting the stage for an election at the end of the month that will pit new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida against unpopular opposition in a battle over ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks set for higher start; China’s September inflation data ahead
China's consumer price index and producer price index for September are set to be out at 9:30 a.m. HK/SIN on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Beijing Looks Set to Repeat Tokyo’s Olympic Mistakes
A relaxed approach would be in China’s interest but goes against the grain for the Communist Party. ( read original story ...)
NFTs turn Japan’s manga and anime into genuine art
Blockchain technology is lending new commercial value to Japanese manga and anime culture, turning illustrations into genuine artworks, raising money for artists and fostering the growth of the market ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama testing remote TPMS, partners with navigation company
As Yokohama Rubber begins field testing a remote tire pressure monitoring system, the company is also partnering with map publisher Zenrin to add to the project. ( read original story ...)
Coates hails Tokyo as greatest Olympics and talks about his future with Australian Olympic Committee
AOC president and IOC vice president John Coates delivers his first major remarks since the end of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka: Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan calls tennis star a “trailblazer”
Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan has branded four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka a "trailblazer". In an interview with The Sportsman, Sullivan commended Osaka for publicising her mental health ... ( read original story ...)
MGM Resorts International, Osaka: Japan’s multi-billion dollar proposed development
Details of proposed $10 billion Osaka development unveiled as MGM moves forward in bid to develop one of Japan's first integrated resorts. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Has a New Nazi-Themed Host Bar for Some Stupid Reason
Every now and again, someone in Japan decides it’s a good idea to fetishize Nazi uniforms and make a fool of themselves. That’s the case with a new host club that recently opened in Osaka, which has ... ( read original story ...)
An Olympic runner who represented Kenya in Tokyo 2020 was found dead in her home, reports say
Agnes Tirop competed in the women's 5,000 meter race at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and had broken a world record. ( read original story ...)
This Pristine Beach Is One of Japan’s Last. Soon It Will Be Filled With Concrete.
In rural Japan, the unstoppable forces of nature meet the immovable determination of the construction state. Can this village survive? ( read original story ...)