Satsuki Katayama joined the Finance Ministry in 1982 and reached a higher position in the influential Budget Bureau than any woman before her.
Japan’s First Female Finance Chief Is Veteran on Banking Policy
Satsuki Katayama is Japan’s first female finance minister, and also one of the few in her job in recent decades that previously worked as an official at the powerful bureaucracy.
Japan’s New Leader Faces an Early Test: Winning Over Trump
As Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks reassurance from President Trump on trade and security, she will likely play up her ties to Shinzo Abe, a mutual friend. ( read original story ...)
Permanent ‘Sailor Moon’ stage theatre to open in Tokyo’s Shinagawa Prince Hotel in 2026
A new permanent Sailor Moon stage theatre has been announced for Tokyo, giving fans a dedicated space to experience live performances inspired by the iconic anime and manga series. Titled the Pretty ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei tops 50,000 mark for first time on stimulus euphoria
Japan's Nikkei share average climbed past the 50,000 level for the first time on Monday, continuing a run of successive records on expectations of sizeable spending from the nation's new prime minister. ( read original story ...)
For Japan’s new leader, the key to a good relationship with Trump could come in a Ford F-150 truck
President Donald Trump is heading to Japan where he'll meet new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the first time.
For Japan’s new leader, the key to connecting with Trump could be a Ford F-150 truck
President Donald Trump arrives Monday in Japan where new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is banking on building a friendly personal relationship with the U.S. leader to ease trade tensions. One key to ... ( read original story ...)
PROMPERU: Peru Concludes its Participation in Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai with the Gold Award for Best Pavilion Design
With around 1.2 million visitors, the Peru Pavilion reaffirmed international interest in our country's cultural, historical, and gastronomic wealth. PROMPERÚ Peru Concludes its Participation in Expo ...
Japan, Philippines reach landmark defense pact to deepen strategic ties
JAPAN and the Philippines have reached an agreement in principle on a landmark defense pact that will allow the exchange of fuel, ammunition, and other logistical support between their militaries ... ( read original story ...)
How Venezuela’s Autocrat Uses Crypto to Fight Trump’s Sanctions
President Nicolás Maduro’s opponents hope a new period of economic pain will finally topple his government. He is using cryptocurrency to hold on.
Trump taps crypto regulator Mike Selig as new CFTC chair nominee
Selig’s selection comes after Brian Quintenz’s nomination ran into resistance from MAGA donors Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss.
LVMH Designer Nigo Plans IPO of Streetwear Firm Human Made
Human Made Inc., the Japanese streetwear firm founded by celebrity designer Nigo, plans to raise about 2.7 billion yen ($18 million) in an initial public offering as the fashion company seeks to ...
Police inspector arrested for taking upskirt images in Nagoya store
Nagoya prefectural police have arrested a 38-year-old police inspector from Tsu City, Mie Prefecture, on suspicion of taking voyeuristic images up a woman’s skirt. According to police, Hideaki ... ( read original story ...)
Tight security in Tokyo ahead of Trump visit
Tokyo police have tightened security in the capital ahead of US President Donald Trump's three-day visit to Japan that will begin on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Bears kill 1 person, injure 4 in Japan in record year for deadly attacks
Bears have been increasingly encroaching into Japan's towns due to factors ranging from a declining human population to climate change. ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Bencic tames Noskova to win Tokyo title 10 years after heartbreak
Belinda Bencic breezed past Czech sixth seed Linda Noskova 6-2 6-3 to win the Pan Pacific Open title on Sunday, erasing bitter memories of her straight-sets defeat by Agnieszka Radwanska in the title ... ( read original story ...)