Sanae Takaichi, who has proved popular as the first woman to lead Japan as prime minister, hopes to bolster her power in a snap election. But she faces hurdles. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Crypto Industry Faces Critical Test Ahead of Snap Election
Japan heads to polls as crypto industry watches tax reform, stablecoin rules, and legal reclassification timelines.
Japan votes in snap election as PM Takaichi takes a gamble
Observers say Sanae Takaichi's personal popularity may boost the ruling party's showing at the polls. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s snap election results to be key in Bank of Japan’s policy decision
Japan’s Feb. 8 snap elections will be decisive in the monetary policy decisions of the Bank of Japan (BoJ) this year, while the bank is expected to leave its rates unchanged on Friday. The bank may ...
Hiring agency hosts job fair following Yokohama Tire layoffs announcement
Thursday, the community is coming together to host a job fair at the Salem Civic Center, to help folks find work. ( read original story ...)
Sudden $2 Trillion Crypto Crash Sparks ‘Death Spiral’ Fears For Bitcoin Price
The bitcoin price has lost almost 10% over the last 24 hours, taking its losses since hitting an all-time high of $126,000 in October to nearly 50% as traders fear a “worst case scenario” bitcoin ...
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This Gucci bar in Osaka is one of the most inventive cocktail experiences in the world
With Negroni alchemy, edible art, and a reservations-only mixology lab, Gucci Giardino is reshaping Japan’s luxury bar scene. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections
Japan's first female premier has called snap elections for Sunday. She seeks a mandate for what could be sweeping changes and possibly a lurch to the political right. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ultraconservative PM Sanae Takaichi set for a big election victory
Takaichi’s governing Liberal Democratic Party could win an outright majority, which would further empower the Trump-endorsed leader to boost her nation's defense capabilities. ( read original story ...)
A new crypto winter is here and even the biggest bulls are worried
Some of crypto’s biggest champions can’t put their finger on what went wrong.
News in easy English: Sapporo Snow Festival opens with giant snow sculptures
SAPPORO -- The 76th Sapporo Snow Festival started on Feb. 4 in Sapporo, Hokkaido. The festival is famous for its big snow and ice sculptures. It takes･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Young voters can’t get enough of Japan’s conservative prime minister
Sanae Takaichi’s hardworking persona and social-media savvy are resonating with younger people ahead of the country’s election. ( read original story ...)
Snow forecast to accumulate in central Tokyo over the weekend
Snow is expected to accumulate in central Tokyo as heavy snowfall is forecast for many parts of the country through Feb. 9, due to unseasonably strong cold air flowing over the Japanese archipelago. ( read original story ...)