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Fear and uncertainty for foreign business owners after Japan revises rules

The life that restaurateur Manish Kumar built in Japan for he and his family has been upended after Japan enacted stricter rules for the business manager visa.

Asset managers, trust banks step up scrutiny at Japan shareholder meetings

Mitsubishi UFJ says Japan may need jumbo rate hike to boost yen

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management said a larger or out-of-cycle Bank of Japan rate hike can’t be ruled out, warning that an expected increase this month may not be enough to prevent further declines in the yen and Japanese government bonds.

Dubious immigration brokers helped spark business manager visa crackdown

Shady immigration consulting firms, many in China, help people set up shell companies to apply for a business manager visa, or advertise the option of renting out properties.

Japan to boost efforts to prevent roadkill

According to the ministry, around 70,000 cases of roadkill occurred on state-managed roads in fiscal 2022.

The rise of the managed city in Japan

Tokyo's newest megadevelopments aim to redesign urban life for an aging, increasingly diverse society

Nut allergies can be managed beyond strict avoidance, Japan study finds

TOKYO -- Walnut and cashew allergies can be "treated" to a level that does not interfere with daily life, even though it is said that fewer than 10% o

JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Shinnosuke Abe Resigns After Arrest for Alleged Assault of Daughter

Yomiuri Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe, in his third season at the helm, stepped down the day after being arrested at his home in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward. The post JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Shinnosuke Abe Resigns After Arrest for Alleged Assault of Daughter first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Scam prevention by Osaka Pref. banks triples after new ordinance takes effect

OSAKA -- Banks in Osaka Prefecture managed to prevent 119 scams between January and March this year -- roughly triple the figure for the same period t

WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak

Tedros said the rare Bundibugyo strain has no approved ⁠vaccines or treatments, making early palliative care — including isolation, rehydration and pain management — critical.

Toyota to pull plug on next-gen EV development

The automaker said that it will allocate its management resources to the development of SUVs, which are in strong demand.

Steep capital requirement hike for Japan's foreign business owners sparks backlash

TOKYO -- Posts protesting the Japanese government's tighter requirements for the "business manager" residency status for foreign entrepreneurs are spr

The empathy illusion: Japan expert warns of limits of turning to AI for advice

FUKUOKA -- Police have learned that the case involving Yomiuri Giants pro baseball team manager Shinnosuke Abe, who resigned after being arrested and

Hong Kong beats Switzerland in global wealth management, study finds

There were $2.95 trillion of overseas assets in Hong Kong, based on the volume of foreign capital under management in 2025, compared with $2.946 trillion in Switzerland.

Former Giants manager’s daughter consulted ChatGPT before reporting altercation

Shinnosuke Abe resigned from his position Tuesday following his arrest on suspicion of physically assaulting his daughter.

Abe exits as Giants manager after allegedly assaulting daughter

"I have caused great trouble to many baseball fans, pro baseball officials and the company through my family troubles," Shinnosuke Abe said.

Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe arrested for allegedly assaulting daughter

Abe, 47, who was apprehended at his home, admitted to the allegation against him.

Taiwan urges $630 billion asset management industry to scale up

Taiwan must scale up its largest asset managers if it hopes to compete as a regional financial hub against international rivals, according to the top financial regulator.

West Ham facing uncertain future after Premier League relegation

Fans' anger on Sunday was directed at the ownership, whose mismanagement has seen the club spurn the chance to establish itself in ​the ​top flight.

DBJ to strengthen its investment operations

The state-backed lender announced a five-year medium-term management plan that includes supplying ¥3 trillion in risk capital, including through investments.