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FOCUS: Japan PM Ishiba rides out headwinds, "weird" stability to be tested
Six months into office, the odds appear stacked against Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Yet he has enjoyed what political observers describe as "weird" political stability, leaving them guessing whether it will become the new normal.
White House says Trump will go ahead with tariffs as nervous world awaits trade war - Japan Today
The White House confirmed on Tuesday that President Donald Trump will impose new tariffs on Wednesday, though it provided no details about the size and scope of trade barriers that have businesses, consumers and investors fretting about an intensifying global trade war. Trump has for weeks trumpeted April 2 as a…
Russia says it cannot accept U.S. proposals on Ukraine 'in current form' - Japan Today
Russia cannot accept U.S. proposals to end the war in Ukraine in their current form because they do not address problems Moscow regards as having caused the conflict, a senior Russian diplomat said, suggesting U.S.-Russia talks on the subject had stalled. The comments by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov suggest…
Baseball star Hayato Sakamoto told to pay back taxes on 240 mil. yen claims
Japanese baseball star Hayato Sakamoto incorrectly claimed some 240 million yen ($1.6 million) in deductions on his tax returns over a three-year period through 2022 and was required to pay back taxes, a source familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
Japan's Rapidus gears up for test production of next-generation chips
State-backed Japanese chip venture Rapidus Corp. began the initial phase of running a pilot manufacturing line for next-generation semiconductors on Tuesday, marking key progress toward its goal of launching mass production in 2027.
Osaka Expands Indoor Smoking Ban
From April 1st, a new regulation took effect across Osaka Prefecture requiring all restaurants with a customer seating area larger than 30 square meters to become entirely smoke-free indoors—unless they install a designated smoking room. Establishments violating the rule face fines of up to 50,000 yen, while customers may be fined up to 30,000 yen.
Restaurant chain Hooters goes bust and files for bankruptcy protection - Japan Today
Hooters is going bust. The U.S. restaurant chain, known for chicken wings and its skimpy “Hooters Girls” wait-staff outfits, has filed for bankruptcy protection. HOA Restaurant Group filed the motion for Chapter 11 protection Monday in the North Texas Bankruptcy Court in Dallas. It's the latest legacy restaurant chain to…