politician

Fujita Supports Unconventional Election Strategy in Hyogo Gubernatorial Race

Japan Restoration Party's Fujita praised Takafumi Tachibana's unique strategy of supporting a rival in the Hyogo governor race.
tv set

Square Enix’s Masaaki Hayasaka Hints at Potential “Final Fantasy 6” Remake

Square Enix producer Masaaki Hayasaka discusses the possibility of an HD-2D remake of "Final Fantasy 6" in an interview.
crime

Tennoji Zoo Zookeeper Accused of Stealing Animal Feed, Referred to Prosecutors

Osaka police referred a Tennoji Zoo zookeeper for allegedly stealing fruits and vegetables meant for animal feed.
foreigner

Kawaguchi’s Kurdish Association Seeks Injunction Against Foreign Exclusion Protests

The Japan Kurdish Cultural Association in Kawaguchi files for an injunction to stop exclusionary demonstrations near its office.
Japanese economy

Tokyo Condo Prices Rise 40.7% in October, 23 Wards See 48.6% Increase

The average price of newly built condominiums in the Tokyo area rose 40.7% in October, with Tokyo's 23 wards seeing a 48.6% increase year-on-year.
youtuber.

Tanukana Discusses Transgender Issues in E-Sports Tournaments on Twitch

Tanukana addressed the fairness of transgender players in women’s e-sports tournaments, following strong performances from transgender competitors.
Enterprise

Sony in Talks to Acquire Kadokawa, Stock Price Soars 23%

Sony Group is in talks to acquire Kadokawa, with a potential deal in weeks, causing Kadokawa's stock price to surge by 23% on November 19th.
policy

Democratic Party for the People Proposes Crypto Tax Cuts in Reform Plan

Yuichiro Tamaki proposes a tax reform plan, including reducing cryptocurrency tax from 55% to 20% for income under separate reporting.
Enterprise

Japan to Invest 200 Billion Yen in Rapidus for Next-Gen Semiconductor Production

The Japanese government will invest 200B yen in Rapidus by 2025, boosting semiconductor production and attracting private funding.
Global Economy

Nvidia Posts Record Revenue with 94% Growth Amid Generative AI Demand

Nvidia's Q3 2024 revenue soared 94% to $35.1B, driven by generative AI demand. Net profit also more than doubled to $19.39B.
Politics

Series of Random Killings in China: Exploring the “Santei Sansho” Phenomenon

China faces a surge in random killings, with "Santei Sansho" emerging as a possible cause. Discover the factors behind these tragedies.
encounter

Gender Disparities Persist in Engineering: A Student’s Open Campus Experience

Despite increasing university enrollment, gender disparities in fields like engineering remain, as a student reflects on her discomfort at an open campus.