Metaplanet is closing on Riot Platforms, the sixth-biggest Bitcoin treasury firm, after it announced a new $11.7 million BTC buy.
Metaplanet Grow Bitcoin Holdings With $11.6M Purchase Amid Michael Saylor’s Buy SIgnal
Metaplanet adds 103 BTC worth $11.6M to its balance sheet following Michael Saylor's Bitcoin buy signal as its stock price surges.
Indonesian QRIS payment expands to Japan, now available in Osaka
Indonesians visiting Osaka, Japan, can now use the Quick Response Indonesian Standard (QRIS), a digital payment system developed and implemented by Bank ...
Tokyo shares rise as Fed chair hints at rate cut
This follows the rally in New York fueled by Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks at the annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He cited rising downside risks to employment and said the ... ( read original story ...)
From ashes to high-rises: A survivor’s account of Tokyo’s postwar past
One man’s experience traces the capital's arc from wartime devastation to modern megacity in a story of resilience and reinvention. ( read original story ...)
Risk reduction key to boosting Japanese investment in Africa
Reducing business risks in Africa appears to be key for Japan to shift its focus from assistance to investment in African nations at a time when China and Russia are trying to increase their presence ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign EVs hit Japan alongside fast-charging network push
As Japanese automakers remain reluctant to shift away from popular hybrids, foreign rivals are challenging the status quo. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 30-year yields hit all-time high ahead of Powell speech
TOKYO] Japanese 30-year government bond yields climbed to a fresh all-time peak on Friday (Aug 22), tracking a rise in US Treasury yields as investors braced for a speech by Federal Reserve chair ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese police, prosecutors apologise at grave of wrongfully accused man
He had filed eight bail requests, but all were denied. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
TICAD 9: Japan’s triple rejection of separatists hands Morocco diplomatic triumph
The 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) delivered a clear geopolitical message: Japan does not recognise the so-called “rasd” and rejects any attempt to politicise a ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks climb in morning after US Fed chief hints at rate cut
Tokyo stocks climbed Monday morning, lifted by Wall Street gains late last week as a speech by U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome P ( read original story ...)
Why A Famous Japanese Sushi Chain From Tokyo’s Tsukiji Market Chose Los Angeles For Its First American Location
A famous Japanese sushi chain opened in Tsukiji Market back in 2001, and in 2025, after years of success in its home country, it has expanded to America. ( read original story ...)
Japan confers Grand Cordon honour on SM Lee Hsien Loong for contributions to bilateral ties
The Grand Cordon is the top tier of the Order of the Rising Sun, a biennial decoration conferred by the Emperor. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
How Eric Trump Became One of Crypto’s Greatest Evangelists
The real-estate executive has been at the vanguard of the first family’s rapid entry into the cryptocurrency business.
Nikkei 225 rises for 2nd straight day: Check gainers, losers
Japan's Nikkei 225 Index extended its winning streak for a second day, driven by tech stocks responding to potential U.S. monetary policy easing.
Earthquake causes tsunami in Russia and Japan
One of the world’s strongest earthquakes struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, an 8.8-magnitude temblor that set off a tsunami in the northern Pacific region and prompted warnings for Alaska, ... ( read original story ...)