A prosecutor who was sexually assaulted by the Osaka District Public Prosecutors Office chief in September 2018 said in an exclusive intervie･･･ ( read original story ...)
“Tragedy has struck” – Naomi Osaka suffers mishap involving Rihanna’s beauty brand; gives amusing glimpse of aftermath
Naomi Osaka recently shared a picture of her shimmer foundation, which had dried, cracked significantly, and scattered. ( read original story ...)
US unveils its mascot ‘Spark’ for World Expo in Osaka
The United States unveiled Tuesday its official mascot for next year's World Expo in the Japanese city of Osaka, with officials ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to propose 4-day work week for government staff in ‘quiet emergency’ parenthood push
PM Shigeru Ishiba has called Japan ’s stubbornly low birth rate a ‘quiet emergency and has pledged policies like flexible working hours. ( read original story ...)
Hedge Funds Pivot to Selling Euro Against Yen on Japan Rate Bets
They are betting the Japanese currency will advance further amid rising market speculation that the Bank of Japan will raise rates by a quarter point this month. Hawkish comments from BOJ Governor ...
Easy Japanese news in translation: Ginkgo leaves turn yellow at Tokyo’s Meiji Jingu Gaien
The leaves of ginkgo trees lining a path in Tokyo's Meiji Jingu Gaien have turned yellow and are at their best. Visitors took photos and videos, enjoy･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo To Propose Four-day Workweek For Government Staff
Tokyo's governor wants to introduce a four-day workweek for government staffers in the capital as part of a nationwide push to encourage parenthood. ( read original story ...)
‘Business as usual’ for Japanese firms in South Korea
Japanese businesses in South Korea have been largely unaffected by the uncertain political situation there, but many are urging employees to be cautious. ( read original story ...)
Japan tech companies scramble to comply with EU cybersecurity laws
TOKYO -- Japanese tech companies like NEC and Mitsubishi Electric are struggling to keep up with cybersecurity regulations being enacted in the European Union, putting themselves at risk of being ...
Japan services PMI revised higher to 50.5 in November amid growth in new orders
The au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI was revised upward to 50.5 in November 2024 from a flash reading of 50.2. The latest result followed October's four-month low of 49.7, boosted by the fifth ...
New U.S. Space Force Headquarters Opens in Tokyo to Combat North Korean and Chinese Threats
The U.S. Space Force will begin operations in Japan on Tuesday at its new headquarters at Yokota Air Base in Tokyo. The announcement, reported by Kyodo News and the Asahi Shimbun, underscores the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s audacious bid to become a semiconductor superpower
The government is backing a start-up that aims to upend the economics and geography of the microchip industry. Does it have a chance of success? ( read original story ...)
Tokyo gov’t employees to get 4-day workweek option from April 2025
Gov. Yuriko Koike on Dec. 3 announced plans to introduce a system that would give metropolitan government workers the option to take three da･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan DPP’s Tamaki Temporarily Steps Down as Head Over Scandal
Yuichiro Tamaki, a kingmaker for Japan’s minority government, will temporarily step down as his party’s leader amid a scandal over an alleged marital infidelity. ( read original story ...)
10 things you should know before buying abandoned homes in Japan
Japan’s countryside is scattered with over eight million abandoned homes, or akiya, often marketed as a dream for those looking for affordable housing. Yet, behind their charming facade, these ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Churns Near $96,000 as Crypto Awaits Trump’s Next Step
Cryptocurrency speculators kept Bitcoin in sight of the landmark $100,000 level in anticipation of further steps to support the sector by US President-elect Donald Trump.