The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition recently invited the media to see the ongoing dismantling of pavilions on the artificial ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto Crash Is Eroding Wealth for Trump’s Family and Followers
In President Donald Trump’s second term, crypto assets transformed his family’s wealth. Now the Trumps — and their followers — are getting a crash course in the wild volatility ingrained in digital ...
How Tokyo builds urban appeal
Clear standards are needed to balance preservation and redevelopment and to define Seoul’s urban identity and future spatial direction. Long-term strategy must take priority. ( read original story ...)
Japan anime, manga makers struggle to tap global goods market
TOKYO -- "One Piece" and other Japanese intellectual properties have become more popular than ever thanks to the massive reach of streaming services. But their creators are not benefiting from the ...
China says Japan sent ‘shocking’ wrong signal on Taiwan
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said it was "shocking" for Japan's leader to openly send a wrong signal concerning Taiwan, according to an official statement on Sunday, the latest remarks in a row ... ( read original story ...)
Offshore Crypto: IRS Steps Closer To Automatic Reporting Under OECD CARF
Foreign crypto may soon be very visible to the IRS. Currently, IRS has almost no automatic visibility into foreign crypto accounts. CARF will close the blind spots.
‘Like being in Japan’: The Bay Area supermarket chain on an expansion tear
The Bay Area-born grocery store is known for its selection of imported goods like rice, soy sauce and premium wagyu beef, but also for its mini food hall, which features ramen dishes among other meals ... ( read original story ...)
Manhunt underway after stabbing in Sapporo
Video footage by TV Asahi shows investigators collecting footprints in the snow next to bloodstains in Sapporo City early on 0 ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo man accused in deaths of 3 family members ‘had grudge against sister’
A 41-year-old man in custody in over the murders of three family members at a home in Sapporo City last month has divulged that he "had a grudge" against his older sister ... ( read original story ...)
Supersize me: Why Osaka’s Dotonbori billboards reign supreme
OSAKA -- Billboards in Osaka's splashy Dotonbori district are unapologetically huge. The area's best-known landmark signage -- the 20-meter-tall Glico running man exulting in victory with his arms ... ( read original story ...)
MSCI shock erases 45% of crypto-treasury value
The MSCI USA Index, maintained by Morgan Stanley Capital International, is one of the world’s most influential equity benchmarks. It tracks roughly 85% of the U.S. stock market, and companies included ...
Official Trailer Debuts for “Miraculous World: Tokyo Stellar Force”
The official trailer for the animated special Miraculous World: Tokyo Stellar Force has been released, offering fans the ... ( read original story ...)
Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron Shine at Finlandia Trophy
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron impressed at the Finlandia Trophy, claiming their second Grand Prix win. Yuma Kagiyama and Chiba Mone also triumphed in singles, while Germany's Hase ... ( read original story ...)
XRP’s Japan Push: Why Q1 2026 RLUSD Launch Could Be a Game-Changer
Japan's clear crypto rules and SBI partnership make it Ripple's most important market. Can Q1 2026 RLUSD launch propel XRP?
Tokyo Tenses Up: Japan PM’s G20 Pitch Exposes Deep Fears As China Issues Sharp Warning Over Taiwan?
Ahead of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to strengthen a “free and open international order” and reinforce “responsible global governance.” Speaking in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports to the world rise, but Trump’s tariffs dent its shipments to the US
Japan has reported that its exports to the world rose 3.7% in October from a year earlier, while imports edged up 0.6% ... ( read original story ...)