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ASSETS

Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Oct 26, 2019
Shinjiro Koizumi tops Cabinet asset list with ?290 million ¡ª but all belongs to wife Christel Takigawa
The environment minister reported holding no assets but the assets belonging to his wife, a freelance television presenter, include u00a5150 million worth of Japanese government bonds.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Dec 29, 2017
Bitcoin bubble and bond boom shaped 2017, which brought mixed results for stocks
It was a great year to hold bitcoin, but a bad time to have been invested in the Uzbek som.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 10, 2017
Survey shows households¡¯ financial assets increasing helped by Abenomics
An improving job market driven by Japan¡¯s economic recovery and booming stock prices helped increase households¡¯ net worth this year, a survey showed, suggesting the benefits of Abenomics, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe¡¯s economics policies, are broadening.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 15, 2017
Japan regulator scrutinizes regional banks¡¯ fund buying as risks soar
The nation¡¯s regional banks, desperate to boost returns with interest rates around zero, are coming under scrutiny from regulators as they increase purchases of risky investment trusts.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 8, 2016
U.S. House may see bipartisan vote next week on North Korea sanctions bill with added financial squeeze
The House of Representatives could vote in the coming days on legislation backed by Republican and Democratic lawmakers to broaden U.S. sanctions on North Korea, House leaders said on Thursday, a day after Pyongyang announced it had tested a hydrogen nuclear device.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ABENOMICS — THE BOTTOM LINE
Apr 7, 2015
Under ¡®Abenomics,¡¯ rich thrive but middle class on precipice
The recent debate over wealth inequality has highlighted an unpleasant fact for policymakers ¡ª that the income gap between rich and poor is not shrinking, even though Prime Minister Shinzo Abe¡¯s economic policies have been in play for two years now.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 20, 2015
German Catholic archdiocese reveals it¡¯s richer than Vatican
The Roman Catholic archdiocese of Cologne in Germany has disclosed it is worth €3.35 billion ($3.82 billion), making it richer than the Vatican.
BUSINESS
Jul 16, 2014
Chinese bitcoin firm joins Atlas ATS in bid for Mt. Gox assets
BitOcean, a Chinese bitcoin startup, joined with New York-based exchange platform Atlas ATS Inc. to bid for the assets of Mt. Gox, the exchange platform that filed for bankruptcy in Japan earlier this year.
BUSINESS / Economy / 51³Ô¹ÏÍøESE PERSPECTIVES
Mar 1, 2014
Economic figures reveal more than you see
The Cabinet Office¡¯s Economic and Social Research Institute on Jan. 17 released the finalized figures on the country¡¯s economy¡¯s stocks (the net value of accumulated assets at a balance date) and flows (net transactions, including income and expenditure, during an accounting period) that were recorded...
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
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