Japan’s largest newspaper by print circulation plans to introduce a new stock index next March that it sees as an alternative to the widely followed Nikkei 225 index and Japan Exchange Group’s Topix ...
After 20 years, Tokyo Police Club bids fans farewell at their final shows
After almost two decades together, the Tokyo Police Club is saying goodbye to their fans at their final shows in Toronto this week. The Newmarket band got together in high school and became Canadian ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disneyland Kicks Off the Holidays with Stunning Parades and Decorations
Tokyo Disneyland's Christmas festival features parades, themed attractions, and a stunning 15-meter tree, running from Dec 15-25. ( read original story ...)
Japanese maker of pens, notebooks and scissors tries hand at office design
OSAKA -- Kokuyo, one of Japan's biggest makers of office and school supplies, will accelerate a shift away from manufacturing under a new plan that stresses services like building renovation. The ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama OHT releases the Alliance Agriflex+ 373 with hybrid farm tread design
The new Yokohama Off-Highway tire has layered tread blocks that offer more biting edges and an extra-dense centerline for road performance. ( read original story ...)
Russia says it will respond if US places missiles in Japan
Russia said on Wednesday that if the United States stationed missiles in Japan, this would threaten Russian security and prompt Moscow to retaliate. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Remixpoint to invest $3.2M in Bitcoin amid growing adoption frenzy
Japanese firm RemixPoint plans a $3.2M Bitcoin investment to expand its crypto portfolio, citing US elections, inflation, and rising institutional demand.
Huge $15 Trillion Bitcoin Price Bet Helps Stem Sudden Crypto Sell-Off
Novogratz predicted the bitcoin price could drop back to around $80,000 per bitcoin but said he didn't expect it to fall under this level— where it was trading ahead of Trump's presidential election ...
Football: Marinos defeat S. Korea’s Pohang 2-0 in ACLE
Yan Matheus scored late in the first half and Anderson Lopes netted a penalty in injury time as Yokohama F Marinos continued their ... ( read original story ...)
Jasir Asani’s Decisive Goal Keeps Gwangju FC in Contention
Jasir Asani's debut goal secured Gwangju FC a crucial 1-0 victory over Shanghai Shenhua in the Asian Champions League Elite. Meanwhile, Yokohama F Marinos jumped to third place with a 2-0 win over ... ( read original story ...)
This Crypto ETF Could Soar 100% Next Year, According to Wall Street Investment Firm Bernstein
Based on analysis from Wall Street investment firm Bernstein, the iShares Bitcoin Trust could soar another 100% in 2025. The iShares Bitcoin Trust, unlike traditional ETFs, only invests in a single ...
Japan’s 5 major banks mull financing Seven & i management buyout
The move comes as the founding family is trying to raise funds for one of the biggest management buyout deals in Japan, estimated to be around 9 trillion yen ($59 billion), amid Alimentation ...
Prophetic Asani hits winner as Gwangju stay second in Asian Champions League
HONG KONG, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Substitute Jasir Asani scored with this first touch to earn Gwangju FC a 1-0 win over Shanghai Shenhua that kept the South Koreans in second in the league phase of the ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Bulls Lose Steam, Aussie-Yen Dips, Hinting at Broad-Based Risk Aversion Ahead
Bitcoin's (BTC) bullish momentum has hit a snag this week for several reasons, including a weaker stateside demand. Now, the Australian dollar-Japanese yen exchange rate or the AUD/JPY pair, the ...
Japan’s Financial Intelligence Unit Says Crypto Poses Significant Money Laundering Risk – Report
As mentioned in the report from Chainalysis, this encouraging sign points to the continued “adoption of crypto globally.” According to the report from Chainalysis, these global trends are reflected in ...
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower on Trump’s tariff pledge, stronger yen
Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Wednesday, with automakers leading the losses, amid concerns about the impact of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's tariff pledges and a stronger yen.