Japan's top pop agency apologizes for alleged sexual abuse by late founder
The head of Japan's biggest music agency has apologized over allegations of years-long sexual abuse committed by its founder, the late entertainment mogul Johnny Kitagawa.
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Rakuten to Issue New Shares to Raise Up to $2.2 Billion, Sources Say
Rakuten Group Inc. plans to issue new shares to raise as much as ¥300 billion ($2.2 billion) to
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Japanese Household Electricity Prices Will Jump Up to 42%
The Japanese government will allow seven of nation’s major power companies to raise household electricity prices from June,
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Microsoft’s Activision Deal Gets Sliver of Hope as EU Defies UK
Microsoft Corp.’s $69 billion takeover bid for games developer Activision Blizzard Inc. came back from the brink after
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Funds Urge Toyota to Boost Disclosure Around Climate Lobbying
European investors have urged Toyota Motor Corp. to improve disclosure of its lobbying on climate change ahead of
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J-Pop Talent Agency Apologizes for Founder’s Alleged Sex Abuse of Stars
Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates Inc. issued an apology in response to allegations that founder Johnny Kitagawa
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How to turn a rundown castle into a luxury retreat
In travel news this week: a restaurant on the edge of space is now booking, a hypersonic startup promises to fly people from Europe to Australia in under five hours and couples' incredible property transformation projects in Italy and Japan.
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Biden Says He Won’t Travel Abroad If Debt-Limit Deal Is Near
President Joe Biden left open the possibility he would cancel upcoming travel to Japan for the G-7 summit,
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Sharp to Supply New Console Displays as Nintendo Switch Awaited
Sharp Corp. on Thursday revealed it was supplying liquid crystal displays to an “upcoming” gaming console, potentially spurring
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Sony Casts Doubt on PS5 Momentum With Disappointing Outlook
Sony Group Corp. offered a worse-than-expected profit outlook for the current fiscal year, signaling caution about the impact
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Konami opens a new studio in Osaka
Konami has opened a new studio in Osaka which they say will help developers realise their "full potential."
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Microsoft's Activision deal will not harm competition -Japan watchdog
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's antitrust watchdog said on Tuesday it did not expect a merger between Microsoft Corp and Activision Blizzard
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