The World Exposition opening next month in Osaka could boost Japan's consumption by 1 trillion yen, with spending by foreign tourists outside the event venue accounting for about 30 percent, according ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to ban insider trading using cryptocurrencies
TOKYO -- Japan is poised to categorize cryptocurrency assets as financial products under the law, expanding the scope of insider trading restrictions to include such assets, Nikkei has learned.
JGBs Mixed; Higher-Than-Expected Tokyo CPI May Weigh
0008 GMT—JGBs are mixed in early Tokyo trade, but higher-than-expected Tokyo CPI may weigh. Data released earlier showed consumer prices excluding volatile fresh food in the Tokyo metropolitan ...
Archrivals Reunited: Urawa Red Diamonds Seek Revenge on Osaka Sakura Amidst Rainy Showdown
As the anticipation builds for an electrifying clash, the age-old rivals, Osaka Sakura and Urawa Red Diamonds, prepare to reignite their fierce competition on March 28, 2025, at 18:00. With both teams ... ( read original story ...)
As Myanmar Death Toll Crosses 1,600, A Look At The Worst Earthquakes In Recent Times
With rescue operations and global aid efforts underway in Myanmar and Thailand, here's a look back at some of the worst earthquakes to strike in recent times. ( read original story ...)
Amazon is selling a $79 crypto wallet, and shoppers say it’s ‘better than the rest’
Amazon shoppers are raving about the $79 Ledger Nano S Plus hardware wallet, calling it the perfect beginner-friendly way to securely store crypto and NFTs offline. Here's why it’s winning over users ...
Yokohama FC vs Chiba: A Tactical Battle in the Key Promotion Clash
Yokohama FC has exhibited relative stability, boasting a record of 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last six matches. This form includes three consecutive home victories, with impressive clean ... ( read original story ...)
Devastating earthquakes around the world including catastrophic one that triggered immense tsunami
After the huge destruction and aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake, we take a look at some of the most powerful tremors ever recorded across the world - triggering huge devastation ( read original story ...)
Japan sends investigation team to quake-hit Myanmar
The Japanese government says it will send a five-member investigation team to Myanmar, following the earthquake that struck the central part of the country on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Hegseth announces plan for US command upgrades in Japan to deter China
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced a plan to upgrade the U.S. military command in Japan, an "indispensable" country against Chinese aggression. ( read original story ...)
Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in the region and announced upgrading the U.S. military command in Japan to a ... ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, Rice Farmers Protest ‘Misguided’ Rules Fueling Shortages
A scarcity of rice is causing discontent among farmers and consumers in Japan and drawing attention to a policy some say has worsened shortages. ( read original story ...)
Watch: Tokyo crowd gathers to see cherry blossoms before full bloom
Watch live as tourists gather in Tokyo to see the Japanese capital's cherry blossoms before full bloom. The trees, also known as sakura, mark the onset of spring in the Asian country, with the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to give crypto assets legal status as financial products, Nikkei says
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) plans to revise the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act to give crypto assets a legal status as financial products, the Nikkei business daily said on Sunday, ...
South Korea, China, Japan agree to promote trade as Trump tariffs loom
SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the three Asian export powers brace from U.S.
Chinese EVs chip away at Japan automakers’ dominance in Indonesia
JAKARTA -- Japanese automakers, long competitive in Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest market, are facing pressure to reassess production capacity as they grapple with a shrinking market and the rise ...