Aeon Mall Kumamoto explosion: Habita executive apologizes after two employees killed Habita director admits he asked staff to return to the store to secure cash after the July 28 earthquake, …
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Business
AI Investments by US Tech Giants Exceed Core Cash Flows by $100bn
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI investments by Big Tech outpaced core cash flow by nearly $100bn in Q2 Four US tech giants spent nearly $100 billion more on AI investments than they generated from …
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Business
World Cup stake proposal sparks AFC backlash as member associations weigh cash
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFIFA Plan to Sell World Cup Minority Stake Sparks Rift Between AFC and Asian Federations FIFA’s proposal to sell a World Cup minority stake has created a sharp divide as …
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Politics
Fukuoka vice chairman Masayuki Nakao resigns amid cash transfer allegations
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoFukuoka assembly vice-chair Masayuki Nakao resigns amid cash-for-posts allegations Fukuoka assembly vice-chair Masayuki Nakao resigned July 24, 2026 amid cash-for-posts allegations after a colleague released a recording alleging a ¥10M …
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Politics
Fukuoka assembly testimony shows five former chairs paid cash to secure posts
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoFukuoka prefectural assembly cash scandal: five former leaders acknowledge payments above ¥1 million Five former chairs and vice chairs of the Fukuoka prefectural assembly have admitted handing cash or covering …
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Business
Japanese employers offer cash rewards to boost workplace AI adoption
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI adoption in Japan: Companies offer cash bonuses and training to accelerate workplace uptake As companies across Japan push to boost AI adoption in Japan, some are turning to cash …
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Business
Japanese employers offer cash incentives to boost workplace AI adoption
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAI adoption in Japan: Employers pay cash and prizes to speed workplace uptake Japanese firms are offering cash bonuses, prizes and new benefits to nudge AI adoption in Japan, as …
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Business
Ibaraki government introduces cash rewards for tips on employers of illegal foreign workers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIbaraki Offers Cash Rewards for Tips on Employers of Illegal Foreign Workers, Raising Japan Immigration Debate Ibaraki prefecture will pay cash rewards for tips that lead to arrests of employers …
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Business
Penthouse cash purchases by wealthy buyers push Tokyo and Osaka prices higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPenthouse owners in Tokyo and Osaka largely paid in cash, Nikkei finds Nikkei analysis shows most penthouse owners in central Tokyo and Osaka bought units with cash, as domestic and …
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Politics
Himeji Dokkyo University launches third-party probe into directors’ cash during transfer talks
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoThird‑party probe launched over Himeji Dokkyo University transfer after cash and hospitality allegations Dokkyo Gakuen confirms third-party probe into alleged cash payments and hospitality during Himeji Dokkyo University transfer talks …