Japanese collectors spent billions on European paintings during the bubble economy of the 1980s. Officials today hope to inspire a new generation of art lovers. ( read original story ...)
Japan man buys 200 neglected houses, now earns over Rs 8 crore in rent. Here’s how
At the age of 23, Hayato Kawamura began his journey in real estate by purchasing a flat at an auction for 1.7 million yen (Rs 10.1 lakh). The property yielded an annual rental income of 340,000 yen ... ( read original story ...)
BOJ’s clear guidance on rate hike calms markets but may backfire
For some economists, the latest move was too completely priced in, begging the question of how explicitly the BOJ intends to signal its plans in the future.
Bank of Japan’s Rate Hike Decision A Boost For Lenders
In a widely anticipated move, the Bank of Japan on Jan. 24 raised its short-term policy rate to 0.50% from 0.25%. Read more here.
Look No Further: The 5 Top New Meme Coins to Invest in Today Feature an Eye-Popping Referral Program You Can’t Refuse
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Japan’s ramen joints burned by rising cost of European pork
A ramen restaurant along a major road in Chiba prefecture, near Tokyo, recently raised the price of a popular bowl made with homemade chashu roast pork to 1,080 yen from 980 yen (about $6.90 and about ...
Tokyo inflation seen picking up in Jan on energy costs
Consumer inflation in Tokyo likely accelerated in January, underlining persistent pressure on living costs, a Reuters poll showed on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Crypto markets lose steam after Trump’s first policy move
Crypto markets steadied on Friday, still holding below recent highs even after President Donald Trump ordered the creation of a new working group, tasked with proposing new crypto rules and exploring the possibility of a U.
Japan govt to submit BOJ board nominee to parliament on Jan 28, sources say
Japan's government is likely to submit a nominee on Jan. 28 to fill a seat on the central bank's board that opens up in March, three government and ruling party sources told Reuters.
Mitsubishi not joining merger could affect speed of Honda-Nissan talks
Mitsubishi is thought to be concerned about its management freedom, as the future of Nissan’s management restructuring is not clear. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested in Osaka for allegedly sexually assaulting junior high school girl at hotel
Police in Osaka have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of sexually assaulting a junior high school girl at a hotel in early December. According to police, Ryo Shirai, a firefighter with the ... ( read original story ...)
Trump, America’s First ‘Crypto President,’ Sets U.S. on Path to Bitcoin Reserve
During 2024’s presidential election, the crypto industry gave generously to Donald Trump, lobbying hard for him to win. Now that their guy is in the White House, they’re hoping he will deliver on his ...
President Trump: Executive order part of plan to make U.S. ‘crypto capital of the planet’
President Trump's Jan. 23 executive order creates a crypto task force to craft rules and study a national reserve or stockpile of digital assets.
Japan Plans to Sell Rice from Emergency Stockpiles to Cut Prices
Japan plans to release some of its rice stockpiles reserved for emergency use in response to record domestic prices for the grain. Most Read from BloombergWhat Happened to Hanging Out on the ...
Japan’s seafood exports to U.S. face fresh uncertainty
SAPPORO, Japan -- Seafood exports from Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido fell last year as China's import ban dragged on, and this year they will contend with the prospect of trade ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Holds Steady As SEC Rule Reversal, Trump’s Crypto Policies Counter Japan Rate Hike: Retail Turns Bullish
Bitcoin (BTC) held steady on Friday after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) repealed an accounting rule that previously forced banks to classify the cryptocurrency and other digital ...