“We . . . have a top 10 position within our sights,” said MUFG chief Hironori Kamezawa in an interview with the Financial Times in central Tokyo. MUFG’s market value is $140bn, while JPMorgan, the ...
Editorial: Japan gov’t must legalize same-sex marriage after yet another high court ruling
Last month, the Tokyo High Court ruled that Japanese law, which does not recognize same-sex marriage, is unconstitutional. This was the second ruling of its kind from an appellate court, following a ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s coach offers very interesting perspective on Andrey Rublev’s outbursts
Patrick Mouratoglou has a bit different but also very interesting view on Andrey Rublev's outbursts as Naomi Osaka's new coach suggests the Russian probably wouldn't be the same player if he stopped ... ( read original story ...)
American tourist arrested for defacing Tokyo’s Meiji Jingu shrine in prank
A 65-year-old American tourist was arrested for allegedly etching letters onto a traditional wooden gate at a Tokyo shrine, police said on Thursday, the latest example of bad behaviour by visitors ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Sake Brewers Hope UNESCO Heritage Listing Can Boost Rice Wine’s Appeal
The religious connotations of sake are evident at the brewery. The big cedar-leaves ball hanging under the eaves is a symbol of a shrine for the god of sake-making. In Japan, sake is used to purify ... ( read original story ...)
Japan planning $87 bln extra budget to fund stimulus package, paper says
The Japanese government is making arrangements to compile a supplementary budget of about 13.5 trillion yen ($87 billion) to fund a stimulus package to help low-income households and offset rising ... ( read original story ...)
Yoshihide Suga Fast Facts
A live TV news station covering breaking news and traffic for Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Southern Colorado with a strong investigative team ... ( read original story ...)
HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung’s Tokyo Getaway: Photos from Their First Trip as a Married Couple
Newlyweds HyunA and Yong Junhyung, who tied the knot in October, are now giving fans a peek into their married life on social media. On Wednesday, HyunA posted photos on her Instagram with no caption. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Coincheck Nears NASDAQ Listing After SEC Approval
The Japanese crypto exchange Coincheck is nearing a NASDAQ listing after obtaining US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) F-4 approval.
Why crypto experts say now is the time to buy amid market optimism
The crypto market is on the cusp of a significant upswing, according to Host of CryptosRus, George Tung. Tung highlighted Bernstein's bullish research note and Standard Chartered's optimistic ...
Japan planning $87 billion extra budget to fund stimulus package, paper says
The Japanese government is making arrangements to compile a supplementary budget of about 13.5 trillion yen ($87 billion) to fund a stimulus package to help low-income households and offset rising ... ( read original story ...)
Where crypto ETFs can go next during a second Trump term
Crypto investors have been cheerful this week, as bitcoin has kept refreshing all-time highs and market participants are hopeful that the digital-asset sector will benefit from a more friendly regulatory environment after President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren Rises Into Role Where Crypto Sector Won’t Shake Her
Senator Elizabeth Warren, one of the chief U.S. critics of the crypto industry, confirmed she'd be taking the role as the most senior Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee. That panel will be responsible for handling crypto legislation in the coming months.
The price of bitcoin is soaring. Here’s a key move for investors to reduce future crypto taxes
The price of bitcoin is soaring. There's a key deadline for crypto investors to avoid a higher future tax bill.
Why Corporate Crypto Diversification Could be a Good Idea
With bitcoin’s total market cap of $1.3 trillion and the price per 1 BTC trading above $65,000 crypto long ago transcended its former reputation as a fringe investment. In fact, digital assets have become a legitimate component of some corporate treasury strategies.
Feature: MIDOSUJI RUNWAY 2024 & FESTIVAL OF THE LIGHTS IN OSAKA 2024 OPENING CEREMONY
The annual autumn spectacles “Midosuji Runway” and “Festival of the lights in Osaka” lit up the city of Osaka again this year. The main street, Midosuji, was transformed for one day into an ... ( read original story ...)