Japan's Metaplanet aims to grow its Bitcoin holdings 5X to 10,000 BTC in 2025 as asset managers say BTC could hit $200k this year.
Japan’s Nikkei slips more than 1% on 1st trading day of 2025 after year-end rally
Japan's Nikkei share average slipped more than 1% on the first trading day of 2025 on Monday as investors sold stocks after the index's year-end rally, overshadowing gains in chip-related stocks.
Football: Nagoya sign Japan World Cup goalkeeper Schmidt from Gent
Goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt, a Japan squad member at the 2022 World Cup, has joined Nagoya Grampus from Belgium's Gent on a full transfer, the J-League first-division club announced Monday. The ... ( read original story ...)
2024 Was Japan’s Hottest Year Ever, Official Says Climate Change A “Factor”
Worldwide, 2024 was expected to have been the warmest recorded, the UN's weather and climate agency said last week, capping a decade of unprecedented heat and other types of extreme weather. ( read original story ...)
Osaka suffers injury scare ahead of Grand Slam return at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka's fitness for the Australian Open is in question after the four-time Grand Slam champion and former No. 1 suffered an apparent abdominal injury Sunday while playing the final of a WTA ... ( read original story ...)
Thousands of people visit Tokyo shrine to pray for prosperous year
Thousands company and government employees visited Kanda Myojin Shrine in Tokyo on Monday to pray for a prosperous yer. Kanda Myojin, known as the shrine of commerce and industry, draws workers on the ... ( read original story ...)
Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street snap out of holiday-season funk
Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street snapped out of a spell of holiday season blues, with markets in Tokyo and China declining. Japan's finance minister rang in the New ... ( read original story ...)
Japan stocks look set for new highs in 2025 on earnings, reform
JAPANESE stocks are poised to reach new record highs in 2025, driven by corporate governance reforms and robust earnings, according to equities strategists. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM calls for US clarity on blocked Nippon Steel deal
TOKYO: Japan's prime minister called for clarity on Monday (Jan 6) on why US President Joe Biden blocked a US$14.9 billion deal for Nippon Steel to buy US Steel, warning the decision could hit in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Metaplanet Gears Up for a 10K BTC Stash in 2025
Metaplanet said it plans to grow its Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC by year-end, leveraging advanced capital market tools.
Japan’s composite and services PMIs for December revised lower
The au Jibun Bank Japan Services PMI was revised lower to 50.9 in December 2024 from a flash reading of 51.4. New orders increased for the sixth straight month, with the growth rate reaching its ...
Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed after Wall St snaps out of its holiday-season funk
Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street snapped out of a spell of holiday season blues, with markets in Tokyo and China declining.
Primates’ fear of snakes may be linked to reptiles’ scales, study finds
Nagoya University researchers conclude that snakes’ scales, rather than their elongated bodies, are what trigger fear among humans and monkeys. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo firefighters hold New Year’s event with traditional stunts and quake drill
Firefighters in Tokyo held their annual New Year's event on Monday, showcasing traditional firefighting skills and conducting a drill to prepare for a possible major earthquake. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks fall amid profit-taking after record year-end high
Tokyo stocks dropped Monday morning, the first trading day of 2025, as investors took profits following the Nikkei stock index's record year-end close. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 500.27 points, ( read original story ...)
Injured Osaka ‘very optimistic’ about Australian Open
Naomi Osaka will undergo a scan on the injury that forced her to pull out of the Auckland Classic final but remains optimistic about playing at the Australian Open. ( read original story ...)