In Japan, it is common for politicians to host ticketed events where they are set a fundraising target through ticket sales. But many LDP MPs are accused of keeping excess sales off the books – they are alleged to have pocketed the “kickbacks” or put it into a slush fund.
Japan banks scramble to beef up asset management business amid govt reform push
The Japanese government’s reform push for the country’s $5 trillion asset management industry has sparked a series of action plans from top Japanese banking groups to beef up their long overlooked …
Japan provides nearly $1 billion in financial support to Ukraine
Ukraine’s state budget received approximately $950 million from Japan as part of a World Bank project for recovery and social protection, Ukraine’s Finance Ministry reported on Dec. 21.
Japan provides nearly $1 billion in financial support to Ukraine
Ukraine’s state budget received approximately $950 million from Japan as part of a World Bank project for recovery and social protection, Ukraine’s Finance Ministry reported on Dec. 21.
Japan to send Patriot missiles to US which may aid Ukraine
Patriot missiles are among the most advanced weapons supplied by the US to Ukraine. Tokyo previously only allowed for components of licensed equipment to be sent from Japan to the nation where the …
Japan’s hand-forged knives a slice of samurai metallurgy
Blacksmith Yoshihiro Yauji pulls a piece of glowing metal from the forge in a Japanese village, continuing a tradition dating back centuries to when the region was renowned for crafting swords carried …
New bullet train route makes it easier than ever to visit Japan’s stunning Hokuriku region
A new bullet train extension will connect more of Japan’s Hokuriku region with Tokyo from March 2024, making this beautiful area easier than ever to experience.
Marines in Japan Ordered to Follow New Leave Rules After Reports of Misconduct
The new policy, which was issued by Lt. Gen. James Bierman Jr. on Dec. 11, requires all sergeants and below to carry liberty cards while on short, authorized periods of leave.
South Korea, Japan Resume High-Level Economic Talks Amid Improved Ties
The South Korean side will be represented by Kang Jae-kwon, deputy foreign minister for economic affairs, who will assess bilateral economic cooperation and discuss economic security policy with his …
Biden believes U.S. Steel sale to Japanese company warrants ‘serious scrutiny,’ White House says
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden believes “serious scrutiny” is warranted for the planned acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, the White House said Thursday after days of silence on …