It’s the latest legal challenge against a century-old custom that many argue perpetuates inequality, as well as personal and practical harm. ( read original story ...)
Japan sustains current account surplus for full year
TOKYO, March 8 (Reuters) - Japan's current account extended its surplus for a full year in January, Ministry of Finance data showed on Friday, as rises in overseas interest rates boosted gains from ...
Japan Has Y438.2 Billion Current Account Surplus
Japan posted a current account surplus of 438.2 billion yen in January, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday. That exceeded ...
Tokyo stocks open mixed on Wall St. gains, firmer yen
Tokyo stocks open mixed Friday as buying tracking overnight gains on Wall Street was offset by selling of export-related issues on a stronger yen against the U.S. dollar. In the first 15 minutes of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Jan household spending logs biggest drop in 35 months
Japanese consumer spending in January fell by the most in 35 months, government data showed on Friday, although an internal affairs ministry official said the number did not necessarily reflect an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan-bound United flight lands in L.A. after losing wheel during takeoff
The plane landed safely in Los Angeles around 1:30 p.m., and the airline was arranging a new aircraft for passengers to continue their trip to Japan, according to United Airlines. ( read original story ...)
Japan Inc set to offer bumper pay hikes, paving way for BOJ stimulus exit
Big Japanese companies look set to formally offer hefty pay hikes at annual wage talks with unions that wrap up on March 13, a move that will virtually cement the case for the central bank to phase ... ( read original story ...)
Tire falls off United Airlines flight departing from SFO to Osaka, company confirms
A tire fell off a United Airlines flight taking off from San Francisco International Airport to Osaka, Japan Thursday morning, officials confirmed. ( read original story ...)
Japan Couples Sue to End Surname Law, This Time With Business Backing
Six couples are suing the Japanese government over a law that requires married spouses to have the same surname, the latest legal challenge against a century-old custom that many argue perpetuates ... ( read original story ...)
Binance launches a crypto perfume and Coachella partners with OpenSea
Welcome to TechCrunch Crypto, formerly known as Chain Reaction. To start things off, here’s a shameless plug: I went on Yahoo Finance last week for a roundtable discussion alongside Grayscale CEO ...
Tokyo To Hold Meeting Btw Japanese Defense Ministry & 14 Pacific Island Countries
(MENAFN- AzerNews) The Japanese Defense Ministry plans to hold a meeting in Tokyo on March 19 and 20 with the participation of the heads of military and police departments of 14 small island countries ... ( read original story ...)
As China’s influence grows, India and Japan agree to increase security, economic ties
India's foreign minister traveled to Japan to meet with his counterpart. The two countries agreed to increase security and economic cooperation as China's regional influence grows. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase Convertibles Jump to Two-Year High During Crypto Rally
The recent rally in cryptocurrencies has spurred a recovery in a bond issued by the exchange firm Coinbase Global Inc. that had been trading in distressed territory as recently as last year.
Rental firm owner jets from Japan to Dubai with $13M in loaned Rolex watches
Around 900 luxury watches worth almost $13 million are missing in Japan after a site renting them out folded and its owner fled to Dubai, local media reported. ( read original story ...)
Analysts reveal lucrative crypto trades amid bitcoin price surge
Bitcoin's positive price momentum led analysts to highlight a batch of other promising bets related to the crypto industry.
Yen Rallies on Bets That Bank of Japan Could Soon Tighten Policy
The yen advanced against the dollar and Japanese stocks fell, amid growing confidence that the Bank of Japan could soon tighten its ultra-easy monetary policy. Japan's currency traded bel ...