A man who served a seven-year sentence for the 1986 murder of a 15-year-old girl in central Japan is almost certain to be acquitte ... ( read original story ...)
Chepkirui targets Nagoya triumph
Sheila Chepkirui is hopeful of securing another major victory on the roads when she competes at the Nagoya Women’s Marathon ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo tax inspector nabbed for alleged indecent act on woman after hiding in station restroom
A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly hiding in a women's restroom at a Tokyo subway station and performing an indecent act on a ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
This country is looking to cut crypto taxes to just 20% to attract investors
This proposal positions crypto assets as a new asset class that is different from securities," a parliamentarian said.
Japan’s ruling party moves to slash crypto capital gains taxes to 20%
Japan's ruling Liberal Democracy Party has proposed a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies that includes a significant capital gains reduction.
How the Biggest Crypto Hack Ever Nearly Destroyed the World’s No. 2 Exchange
Bybit survived, thanks to emergency loans from its peers, but questions over the crypto industry’s security linger.
Crypto Czar says Biden’s ‘bad’ Bitcoin policy cost tax payers $17 billion
Crypto Czar David Sacks warns that the U.S. government's Bitcoin policy has cost around $17 billion and the taxpayers are footing the bill.
7-Eleven parent names new CEO and plans IPO in US as it fights a takeover bid by Circle K’s owner
Japan’s Seven & i Holdings, the parent company of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain, has named a new CEO and plans to sell billions in assets as it tries to fend off a takeover bid from a Canadian ...
7-Eleven owner seeks to fend off takeover with buyback, US IPO
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven announced on Thursday a raft of new measures to fend off a takeover by a Canadian rival, including a huge share buyback and an IPO of its US unit.
Naomi Osaka calls Indian Wells loss to Camila Osorio the worst match she has ever played
Naomi Osaka showed that she is on the road to recovery from the abdominal injury that forced her out of the Australian Open in January, but getting sharp and match tough is going to take a little more ... ( read original story ...)
Street in Tokyo Officially Renamed “Animate Street” for Largest Anime Store
Ikebukuro is embracing its anime identity more and more each year, and now has a street named for its biggest anime shop. ( read original story ...)
New Proposal From Japan’s Ruling Party Aims To Cap Cryptocurrency Tax at 20%
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has introduced a proposal aimed at significantly lowering the tax rate on crypto gains from the current maximum of 55% to 20%.
Crypto Czar says U.S. Bitcoin policy cost tax payers $17 billion
Crypto Czar David Sacks warns that the U.S. government's current Bitcoin policy has cost around $17 billion and the taxpayers are footing the bill.
Bitcoin fans have their doubts about Trump’s crypto reserve plan
Prominent crypto figures are questioning the inclusion of five coins in the strategic reserve fund, and some think only bitcoin should be on the list.
Why the art market is growing more friendly to crypto
In an auction of AI- generated art ending on March 5th, Christie’s, the world’s second-largest auction house, will accept crypto on most lots. Sotheby’s, the largest, accepted crypto on all lots for ...
Japan’s largest union group sees biggest wage hike demand in over 30 years
Japan's largest labour union umbrella group is seeing its member unions demand the biggest salary increase in over 30 years as both the government and central bank look for signs of sustainable wage ... ( read original story ...)