US welcomes doubling of military spending but critics express unease over abandoning seven decades of pacifism ( read original story ...)
Japan Turns Back to Nuclear Power to Tackle Energy Crisis
An aerial view shows the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant following a strong earthquake, in Okuma town, Fukushima prefecture, Japan in this photo taken by Kyodo on March 17, 2022. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS Reuters TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan confirmed a major nuclear power policy shift on Friday to tackle an energy crisis more than ...
Int’l cruise ship departs Yokohama after Japan lifts COVID ban
An international cruise ship left Japan on Dec. 15 for the first time since March 2020, departing from the Port of Yokohama after the cent ... ( read original story ...)
Serena Williams absence causing Naomi Osaka ‘surreal’ struggles as tennis ace speaks out
Serena Williams said she would be "evolving away from tennis" before the US Open in September, but has since hinted at a return. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at one-month low on slowdown worries
Japan's Nikkei index closed at its lowest in more than a month on Friday, tracking sharp declines on Wall Street overnight, as interest rate hikes by major central banks fuelled fears of an economic ...
Roundup: Japan’s Nikkei drops to 1-month low on Europe, U.S. recession woes
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed at its lowest in more than a month on Friday, dragged down by Wall Street's drop overnight, as interest rate hikes by major central banks raised concerns ...
Tokyo will require new housing projects to install solar panels starting in 2025
Many new homes built in Tokyo will require solar panels to be installed starting in April 2025, Kyodo News has reported. The local assembly passed new regulations requiring major construction ...
Japan approves long-range weapons to counter growing threats from rivals
The Prime Minister earlier in December instructed his defense and finance ministers to secure funds to increase Japan’s defense budget to 2% of current GDP in 2027, according to Defense Minister ...
Counterstrikes And Controversy: Japan’s Defence Overhaul
Japan's constitution limits military spending to nominally defensive capabilities AFP. Japan has laid out plans to expand its defence capabilities drastically over five years. The ...
Pacifist Japan Unveils Unprecedented $320 Billion Military Build-Up
Japan said on Friday it would begin a once-unthinkable $320 billion military build-up that would arm it with missiles capable of striking China and ready it for a sustained conflict as regional tensions and Russia's Ukraine invasion stoke war fears. ( read original story ...)
Osaka IR land lease set at US$18mln annually: mayor
The mayor was speaking at a press conference about Osaka’s integrated resort (IR) plan. Osaka has teamed with United States-based casino operator MGM Resorts International and Japan’s Orix Corp as its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan set to ease 30% crypto tax on paper profits for token issuers
The legislation will remove the requirement for crypto companies to pay taxes on paper gains from tokens that they have issued and held.
Japan plans to ease corporate tax rates for cryptocurrency issuers
Japan’s ruling party approved a proposal that exempts companies issuing crypto from taxes on unrealized gains on retained tokens.
No signs of crypto spilling over into traditional assets – yet, analyst says
There are "no signs of spillover" from cryptocurrency into more traditional assets, according to an investment analyst from AJ Bell.
Japan’s Nikkei ends at 1-month low on recession fears in US, Europe
Japan's Nikkei index fell sharply to end at a one-month low Friday, as fears spread over a potential recession in the United States a ...
Japan’s Nikkei falls to 1-week low on fears of economic slowdown
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell to a one-week low on Friday, tracking the sharp declines overnight on ...