One of those markets is Japan, which had been out of favor since the end of its stock market’s ruthless run higher in the early days of Abenomics a decade ago. After that, don’t ask; we spent many …
North Korea test fires two ballistic missiles into Sea of Japan, South Korea says
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said Kim Jong Un’s military had fire 2 short-range missiles into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan.
Watered-down LGBTQ ‘understanding’ bill shows how far Japan’s parliament is out of step with its society – and history
Rainbow ears, but is Japan’s parliament listening? Lucas Calloch/@dreiimos/UnsplashJapan has passed legislation aimed at “promoting the understanding” of members of the LGBTQ community – a watered-down bill that will do little to put the Asian country in line with fellow liberal democracies on the issue.
Japan hopes to shore up Philippines’ defence amid Taiwan conflict fears
Japan is preparing military aid for the Philippines to help secure sea approaches and safeguard Taiwan’s western flank, officials say, deepening security ties that could bring Japanese forces back …
Japan govt, large banks to launch plan to attract investment in green transformation -Nikkei
The Japanese government and several of its largest banks are set to launch within the month a “green transformation” programme aiming to eventually attract 150 trillion yen ($1.06 trillion) in investment over the next decade,
Japan’s emperor arrives in Indonesia for first state visit
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Saturday for their first state visit since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019.They will also pay a visit to a new mass rapid transit (MRT) train depot constructed in the capital with Japan’s help and a Tokyo-funded pump station that prevents flooding.
Why Japan is rethinking its rape laws and raising the age of consent from 13
Japan is finally changing its age of consent and definition of rape, after previous attempts were blocked by government inertia and opponents who deemed the amendments unnecessary.
Japan’s world No. 1 Yamaguchi falls as Axelsen storms into Indonesia Open
JAKARTA, June 16, 2023 (AFP): Badminton world number one Viktor Axelsen swiftly routed Taiwan’s Chou Tien-chen on Friday night, storming into the Indonesia Open semi-finals, but women’s world number one Akane Yamaguchi of Japan crashed out. Danish ace …
PewDiePie voices frustration over Japan’s health restrictions limiting time with his newborn
PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, expressed his frustrations with Japan’s health restrictions in a recent vlog. While he acknowledges the benefits of Japan’s structured society, he also voices his annoyance with certain rules that he feels are unnecessary.
US electric guitar maker Fender picks Japan for first-ever store
Since the pandemic, Fender estimates that 30mn people worldwide have taken up the guitar. Japan is Fender’s third-largest market, behind the US and China. Fender is the top seller of electric guitars in Japan, with a market share of 35 per cent.