A 50% increase in average pay and a ¥1 quadrillion ($6.9 trillion) economy will be the top campaign pledges for this summer’s upper house election according to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, ... ( read original story ...)
Weather agency warns of heavy rain in Kyushu, west and east Japan through June 11
Heavy rain is expected mainly in southwest Japan's Kyushu region and across western and eastern Japan through June 11. ( read original story ...)
Punishment Revealed For Referee Who Stole Money Meant For Earthquake Victims
A referee who was caught red-handed stealing money earmarked for victims of a catastrophic earthquake has been punished severely. Last month it was reported that a high-ranking referee within the ... ( read original story ...)
Global Crypto Exchange ‘IMBX’ Debuts with Next-Generation Trading Platform
IMBX, a new global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially launched its trading platform, introducing a next-generation solution built on high-performance technology, robust security, and an intuitive ...
Man found dead in Nagoya hotel room entered room with woman beforehand
Following the death of a man at a hotel in Nagoya over the weekend, police have arrested male suspect on suspicion of robbery and murder ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto CEO accused of laundering $500 million linked to sanctioned Russian banks
The Justice Department says Gugnin maintained ties to Russian intelligence, as well as officials in both Iran and Russia.
Nature’s unpredictability, crypto advice, Apple’s see-through visuals: Catch up on the day’s stories
Apple unveiled a new software design interface for the iPhone featuring see-through visuals that appear to have a glossy surface. These are the highlights from the Worldwide Developers Conference.
Coin Bureau Releases 2025 Guide to the Best Crypto Wallets as Demand for Self-Custody Surges
Coin Bureau, the most trusted source in the cryptocurrency industry for educational content, has released its Best Crypto Wallets in 2025 report. The extensive guide analyzes and compares leading ...
US accuses Russian of using crypto group to acquire sensitive technology
US prosecutors have charged a cryptocurrency entrepreneur with sanctions evasion and export control violations, alleging he laundered more than $500mn and helped Russians acquire sensitive US ...
Japan’s ANAP Holdings Launches Full Bitcoin Business Strategy with Goal of Over 1,000 BTC by August 2025
and Tiger Japan Investment. “Through the in-kind contribution from Capital T Coin, we will strategically hold Bitcoin within the group,” the company wrote. “We aim to maintain a low-cost position with ...
Bitcoin buyer Metaplanet plans to raise $5.4 billion
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed investment company has revealed plans to raise $5.4 billion by issuing 555 million shares ...
Labor-starved Japan taps foreigners and seniors to drive its buses
TOKYO -- As Japanese bus operators struggle to compete with other transport companies for drivers, some are finding ways to tap talent outside the usual corners, including students from Southeast Asia ...
Mitsubishi plans battery swapping tech for electric CVs in Tokyo
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus (MFTBC), in collaboration with Mitsubishi Motors, Ample, and Yamato Transport, is set to roll out an EV battery swapping initiative in Tokyo, Japan, by September 2025.
Tokyo Finance Stock Price History
Access Tokyo Finance stock price history with daily data, historical prices, all-time highs, and stock chart history. Download and analyze trends easily. Investing.com - Financial Markets Worldwide ...
Tokyo’s $22 Trillion Tower of Babel
This is Tokyo's Tower of Babel - a conceptual skyscraper with a height of 10,000 meters (or 6.2 miles). #skyscrapers #megaprojects #towerofbabel ... ( read original story ...)
Best of Canadian soccer star and Olympic gold medalist Jordyn Huitema in images
Jordyn Huitema has been a star on the pitch for nearly a decade, having scored her first International goal when she was only 16 years old. Since then, the talented forward has shined at the Summer ... ( read original story ...)