Johanna Chua, Citi global markets head of Asia economics and strategy, says, however, that an adjustment may have a "signaling effect" but wouldn't be a "tightening." ...
The police are searching for clues after a man’s decapitated body was found in a Japanese love hotel
The man was found dead in a love hotel in Sapporo, Japan — a motel that offers hourly rates for people looking to have sex. ( read original story ...)
The woman standing up against Japan’s military
As a child, Rina Gonoi saw members of Japan's Self Defense Force as heroes. She grew up wanting to be like them. Years later, Gonoi joined Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force. Months after joining, she claims she was sexually harassed daily. ( read original story ...)
Canadian teenager questioned for allegedly defacing a UNESCO-listed temple in Japan
A 17-year-old Canadian was questioned for allegedly defacing a wooden pillar at a UNESCO-listed temple in the historic city of Nara, Japan, according to local police. ( read original story ...)
Japan defends neutrality of IAEA report on Fukushima water release plan as minister visits plant
Japan’s industry minister has visited the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant to see equipment that would be used in the planned release of treated radioactive water into the sea to ensure the safety of the controversial plan. ( read original story ...)
Osaka casino expected to produce $4bn by early 2030s
MGM‘s near $10bn integrated resort project in Osaka has the potential to produce north of $4bn in revenue at the start of the next decade, according to an ana ... ( read original story ...)
Major business lobby to join Tokyo Rainbow Pride next year
To show support for greater inclusion of the LGBT community, a major business lobby will officially participate in next year’s Tokyo Rainbow Pride, one of the largest celebrations of sexual minorities ... ( read original story ...)
Sega Admits Crypto Games ‘Aren’t Fun to Play’ – Could Other Gaming Firms Follow Suit?
A top executive at the gaming giant Sega says “play to earn crypto games” are “no fun” to play, and could reel in its blockchain gaming ambitions.
Japan’s Nikkei falls for fifth straight day as yen, Wall Street weigh
Japan's Nikkei share average slumped to a fifth straight losing session on Monday - its longest streak this year - weighed down by a stronger yen and weakness on Wall Street last week. The Nikkei slid ...
Bank of Japan upgrades economic view on 3 of 9 regions on strong consumption
The Bank of Japan on Monday raised its economic assessment for three of the country's nine regions following strong private consumpti ...
BOJ Highlights Broadening Wage, Price Hikes in Report on Regional Japan
"Many regions reported cases where wage increases by small and mid-sized firms were broadening at a degree unseen in recent years," the BOJ said in the report analysing the economic situation of ...
Police seek man who fled from bridge after body found in Osaka river
An elderly man's body was found in a river in this west Japan city after police received an eyewitness report that someone might have been ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall for 5th day, US rate hike, global outlook weigh
Tokyo stocks extended their losing streak to the fifth session Monday, as strengthened concerns over prolonged U.S. rate hikes and th ... ( read original story ...)
Intl. Physics Olympiad kicks off in Tokyo
A world physics competition for high school students is being held for the first time in Japan. About 500 people from about 80 countries and regions took part in the opening ceremony for the 53rd ... ( read original story ...)
Study gives new insight into diagnosing ovarian cancer
Research headed by Nagoya University in Japan discovered three previously unknown membrane proteins in ovarian cancer The scientists captured the proteins usin ... ( read original story ...)
Man dies in Osaka river after reportedly being pushed off bridge
OSAKA--A man’s body was retrieved from the Kanzakigawa river here early on July 10, about two hours after police received an emergency call about someone being “pushed off a bridge” into the water. ( read original story ...)