Japanese media said the Olympic Council of Asia was not happy with preparations for the event in Nagoya and the wider Aichi Prefecture area. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo named the world’s most stressful city
A new survey analysing more than 97,000 reviews of popular tourist destinations reveals that Tokyo, Japan is the most stressful for tourists. ( read original story ...)
Japan auto unions group sets pay hike target for first time in 7 years
Labour unions at major Japanese auto manufacturers have set a specific target for pay hikes for wage negotiations for the first time in seven years, as they aim to spread wage growth momentum to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling camp yields to opposition demand for hike in tax exemptions
Japan's minority ruling coalition on Wednesday gave into a key opposition party's demand to increase tax exemptions for some households, a move that may underpin consumption but strain the country's ... ( read original story ...)
Political forces of the crypto industry are ‘here to stay,’ Scaramucci says
Anthony Scaramucci, founder and managing partner of SkyBridge Capital, discusses the outlook for bitcoin regulation under a Trump administration.
Best Crypto to Buy Right Now December 10 – Sei, Celestia, Worldcoin
InsideBitcoins curates the best crypto to buy right now, analyzing the top market picks for potential gains and investment opportunities.
Japan’s October GDP shrinks 0.1% on weak consumption: JCER
TOKYO -- Japan's economy contracted an annualized 0.1% in October from the previous month, reflecting declines in private consumption and goods exports, according to an estimate released by the Japan Center for Economic Research on Wednesday.
Japan organizers say 2026 Asian Games on track after reports
Preparations for the 2026 Asian Games in Japan are going "smoothly," its chairman said Wednesday, after reports the governing body told organisers to make significant improvements. Japanese media said ... ( read original story ...)
Japan auto unions group revives wage hike target for 1st time in 7 years
TOKYO (Reuters) -Labour unions at major Japanese auto manufacturers will seek monthly pay hikes of 12,000 yen ($79.15) or more in annual spring wage negotiations next year, the unions' group said on ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Embraces a 4-Day Work Week—Could the UK Be Next, or Is It Bad for Business?
The Tokyo government is set to implement a four-day workweek for its employees starting in April 2025, aiming to address Japan's declining fertility rates and promote work-life balance. Tokyo Governor ... ( read original story ...)
The Nishi-Shinjuku Illumination Market Lighting Ceremony, a New Illumination in Tokyo, Held to Illuminate the Nighttime in Nishi-Shinjuku!
The “TOKYO NIGHTTIME PROJECT” has been launched in the Nishi-Shinjuku area of Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, with the aim of revitalizing night tourism. The proj ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to propose defence spending tax increases starting in 2026
April 2026 to fund more defence spending, Kyodo News reported on Wednesday (Dec 11), aiming to double its defence budget to 2 per cent of gross domestic product by 2027. Read more at The Business ... ( read original story ...)
Coincheck Parent Becomes First Japanese Crypto Exchange Operator to List on Nasdaq
Coincheck Group’s debut on Nasdaq is the second regulated crypto exchange operator to go public since Coinbase's 2021 debut.
Circle CEO: ‘Billions of people’ will use crypto as a technology in their daily lives in the next 2 years
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, discusses the future of stable coins, cryptocurrency regulation and dollar competitiveness.
Hawk Tuah girl wanted to reward fans with a memecoin—crypto insiders turned it into a ‘one-day pump and dump’
Soon after, to the surprise of no one—other than the unlucky few who decided to buy HAWK on public markets—the coin collapsed more than 95%. The upshot is retail investors got fleeced, while a group ...
Explainer-How Likely Is a Bank of Japan Rate Hike Next Week?
The decision on whether to hike in December, or wait until a subsequent meeting on Jan. 23-24, will be a close call and dependent on how convinced each board member is that Japan will durably hit the ...