South Korea's Yonhap news agency dubbed Ishiba "a dove" on the matter of Japan's ties with South Korea, citing past comments that questioned whether Japan had done enough to redress its role in World War Two that continues to affect ties with regional neighbours. ( read original story ...)
A Russian teen got 15 years in prison for donating crypto to a pro-Ukraine paramilitary unit: report
Danila Yakovlev, 19, tried to transfer about 5,000 rubles to the Freedom of Russia Legion, Mediazona reported, citing a source familiar with the case.
Japan’s New Prime Minister to Be Decided by LDP Leadership Poll
Japan’s ruling party chooses a new leader for the nation Friday as its members decide whether to continue inching away from an over-reliance on central bank support, speed up a sluggish reform process ...
Japan’s Power Brokers Listen to Public in Choice for Prime Minister
Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister more popular with the rank and file than with his lawmaker colleagues, had sought his party leadership four times before.
Karis Teetan set to test tricky Nakayama track ahead of Sprinters Stakes ride on Mugen
Karis Teetan will use five rides at Nakayama on Saturday as a guide to the unique track in preparation for his Group One assault with Mugen in Sunday’s Sprinters Stakes ... ( read original story ...)
Former defense minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan’s ruling party. He’ll become PM next week.
The party leadership win is a ticket to the top job because the Liberal Democratic Party’s ruling coalition currently controls the parliament. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s LDP to pick new leader to replace outgoing PM Kishida
Japan's ruling party holds one of the most unpredictable leadership contests in decades on Friday, a race that could result in Japan's youngest or first female premier, or see a popular veteran succeed in his fifth and final leadership bid. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s next prime minister could be its first woman leader
Japan’s ruling party will elect its new leader Friday, and the winner will become the country’s next prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Japan factory output seen down on weak overseas demand, typhoon disruptions: Reuters poll
Japan's industrial output likely slipped in August, weighed down by weak demand from overseas and local factory suspensions due to a typhoon, factors that could dent momentum in an overall economic recovery, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Crypto Revolution: Navigating the Evolving Landscape
The Payment Services Act (PSA) has played a pivotal role in shaping the Japanese crypto industry. It mandates strict compliance from crypto exchanges, including measures like anti-money laundering ...
Nikkei 225 Trades Near Levels Seen Before BOJ’s July Rate Hike
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average was near levels seen before the market tumbled on the Bank of Japan’s interest-rate hike at the end of July.Most Read from BloombergVanderbilt Leases Struggling NYC ...
Japanese rubber futures climb
The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for March delivery closed up 4 yen, or 1.03%, at 391.0 yen ($2.70) per kg. The rubber contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) for January delivery, ...
Is Nagoya the Best Place to Live in Japan?
Thanks to its attractive restaurants offering quality local foods, its fashionable Sakae district and its history dating back to the samurai era, Nagoya has shed its image as an industrial hub and is ... ( read original story ...)
Revolutionary adhesive paves the way for lighter, greener cars
Researchers at Nagoya University have made a major breakthrough in the world of structural adhesives, which could lead to lighter and more environmentally friendly vehicles. The new adhesive, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka has ‘no regrets’ with new coach after first-round win at China Open
Naomi Osaka began her China Open campaign with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Lucia Bronzetti in the first round on Wednesday, marking Osaka's first match under the guidance of new coach Patrick Mouratoglou. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Cools as Government Resumes Energy Subsidies
Consumer inflation in Tokyo eased this month after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reinstated energy subsidies to help households cope with one of the hottest summers on record. ( read original story ...)