Ikebukuro is embracing its anime identity more and more each year, and now has a street named for its biggest anime shop. ( read original story ...)
New Proposal From Japan’s Ruling Party Aims To Cap Cryptocurrency Tax at 20%
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has introduced a proposal aimed at significantly lowering the tax rate on crypto gains from the current maximum of 55% to 20%.
Crypto Czar says U.S. Bitcoin policy cost tax payers $17 billion
Crypto Czar David Sacks warns that the U.S. government's current Bitcoin policy has cost around $17 billion and the taxpayers are footing the bill.
Bitcoin fans have their doubts about Trump’s crypto reserve plan
Prominent crypto figures are questioning the inclusion of five coins in the strategic reserve fund, and some think only bitcoin should be on the list.
Why the art market is growing more friendly to crypto
In an auction of AI- generated art ending on March 5th, Christie’s, the world’s second-largest auction house, will accept crypto on most lots. Sotheby’s, the largest, accepted crypto on all lots for ...
Japan’s largest union group sees biggest wage hike demand in over 30 years
Japan's largest labour union umbrella group is seeing its member unions demand the biggest salary increase in over 30 years as both the government and central bank look for signs of sustainable wage ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s spectacular bike ride through six remote islands
The 70km Shimanami Kaido, webbed with fishing harbours, hillside citrus orchards and historic shrines, is often regarded as one of the world's most incredible bike journeys. ( read original story ...)
Japan Proposes Crypto-Friendly Reforms: ETF Approval & Tax Cuts on the Table
Japan's ruling party proposes crypto-friendly reforms, including ETF approval and tax cuts on crypto earnings from 55% to 20%.
Brevan Howard’s pitch to deep-pocketed investors: The ‘true risk’ of crypto is not having exposure
Brevan Howard's CEO, Aron Landy, said the firm is ready for the "tipping point" that will lead to institutions flooding into digital assets.
Plea for women’s toilets at Japan’s Osaka Expo building site: ‘risk of bladder rupture’
Osaka Kansai bills itself as the “People’s Living Lab – a laboratory for a future society” and challenges the world to imagine a more sustainable future. But news reports seem to suggest it is not ensuring a sustainable present for the women working on its construction site, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s largest union group demands biggest wage hike in over 30 years
Japan's largest labour union group is seeking the biggest salary hike for its workers in over 30 years as both the government and central bank look for signs of sustainable wage growth to drive the ... ( read original story ...)
PH works to be showcased in Art Fair Tokyo 2025
Masterpieces by Filipina visual artists will be showcased in Art Fair Tokyo 2025, which kicks off this Friday. ( read original story ...)
Honest Tokyoites turned in record US$30 million in lost cash last year
By law, anyone who finds lost money is required to turn it over to police but is able to claim a reward of between 5 per cent and 20 per cent if it is claimed by the owner. If the cash has not been ... ( read original story ...)
Rosewood Miyakojima opens with 55 keys in Japan
Rosewood Miyakojima sits on an untouched peninsula on a tropical island located off the south coast of mainland Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i sells retail business to Bain Capital for $5.4 billion, plans IPO
Japan's Seven & I, the parent company of the Japanese 7-Eleven convenience store chain, says it is selling its supermarket store assets to Bain Capital for about $5.4 billion.
Japan’s largest union group says average 6.09% wage hike sought for 2025
Japan's largest labour union group Rengo said on Thursday its member unions are seeking an average wage hike of 6.09% for this year, outpacing last year's demand, which resulted in the highest wage ...