Driven by surging popularity of luxury SUVs, growing premium segment and improved road infrastructure, Yokohama India on Wed ... ( read original story ...)
What is a cryptocurrency token reserve? What to know about the Trump-backed crypto plan
Donald Trump-backed cryptocurrency plans to soon launch a "strategic token reserve." What is it? What does it do? Here's what we know.
Man found collapsed, bleeding from head wound, on Nagoya sidewalk
A 46-year-old man was found bleeding from a head wound, collapsed on a sidewalk in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Tuesday night. According to police, a passerby called 110 at around 8:10 p.m. and said ... ( read original story ...)
Mother, son fall to their deaths from 14-story apartment in apparent murder-suicide
A 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old son died after being found on the grounds of a 14-story apartment building in Nagoya on Tuesday morning. Police said a passerby called 119 at around 10:20 a.m. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Holds 80s Anime Film Festival This May
Nagoya, the major Japanese city between Tokyo and Kyoto, has a reputation for being, well, less interesting than those two other cities, to put it mildly. But here’s some news that has me actually ... ( read original story ...)
Spring forecast: Japan’s first cherry blossoms to appear in late March
Japan’s cherry blossoms, a hallmark of spring, are expected to bloom on schedule this year, with Tokyo’s first flowers appearing on March 25, according to commercial weather forecasters. ( read original story ...)
Record result – Yokohama Rubber lifts revenue, profit in 2024
Upon announcing its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024, the Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. speaks of “record sales and earnings.” Sales revenue increased 11.1% YoY, ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber management changes – Borgo takes on Yokohama TWS role
Gregorio Borgo has added the position of Consultant of Yokohama TWS to his remit. He will begin in this capacity with the agricultural, material handling, construction and two-wheeler tyre and wheel ... ( read original story ...)
Everything you need to know about Osaka’s residential leasing market
Over 40% of rental units are less than 30sqm. According to a Savills report, a significant proportion of Osaka City’s housing market is comprised of renters. As of 2023, this figure was at nearly 55% ... ( read original story ...)
Man jailed for attempted murder of former Japan PM
A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the attempted murder of Japan's former prime minister Fumio Kishida in 2023. Ryuji Kimura, 25, hurled a pipe bomb at Kishida as the country's leader ... ( read original story ...)
Robinhood sees 700% crypto growth, driven by ‘a lot more interest in DeFi’ — Head of crypto
Robinhood’s crypto revenue surged 700% in Q4, driven by growing user interest in DeFi and expanded platform offerings, according to Head of Crypto Johann Kerbrat.
Argentine President’s Promotion of Crypto Rocks His Presidency
An ally of Trump and darling of the global right, Javier Milei tries to deflect critics after a cryptocurrency he endorsed collapsed, wiping out $4 billion in value.
Japan reports larger-than-expected trade deficit for Jan, imports outpaces exports
Japan’s trade deficit increased significantly to JPY 2,758.78 billion in January 2025 from JPY 1,766.54 billion in the same month a year earlier, exceeding market consensus for a gap of JPY 2,100 ...
Nikkei 225 index forecast: Why have Japan stocks stalled?
Explore why the Nikkei 225 index has wavered in the past few months and what to expect in the next few months.
Chinese tourists travel to Japan to clear snow for free, spark ‘unique’ travel debate
Locals are surprised this labour-intensive work, usually frowned upon, has turned into a profitable tourist venture. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gas enters Philippine LNG market with terminal stake
Tokyo Gas said on Wednesday it had made its first foray into a commercially operational terminal for liquefied natural gas outside Japan by acquiring a 20% stake in Philippines' FGEN LNG, a unit of ... ( read original story ...)