I went to a journalism convention expecting to talk about AI and politics. Instead, a chance encounter with a 24-year-old leader revealed a devastating truth about who gets left behind.
Its finally crypto summer for the public markets
Peter Thiel-backed crypto firm Bullish is latest sign of market obsession — and bucking the trend of IPOs avoiding the month of August.
Japan’s population falling with 900,000 more deaths than births in 2024
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called the situation a "quiet emergency", as birth rates continue to plummet. ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys first F-35B stealth fighter jet
The Japanese Air Self Defense Force on Thursday deployed its first three F-35B stealth fighters in southwestern Japan. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Titanium Techs 1Q Parent Net Y194.00M Vs Net Y2.57B
Japan 1st Quarter Ended June 30 PARENT 2025 2024 Revenue Y12.11 bln Y12.47 bln Operating Profit Y684.00 mln Y3.09 bln Pretax Profit Y444.00 mln Y3.73 bln Net Profit Y194.00 mln Y2.57 bln Per share ... ( read original story ...)
Trump tariffs split Japan Inc as Toyota cuts forecast while Sony, Honda raise
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are cleaving Japan Inc, as some big exporters like Toyota Motor slash their profit forecasts while Sony and Honda are among those saying the impact will be less ...
Sumo: Kusano surprised with strong top-division debut performance
Rank-and-file wrestler Kusano exceeded most fans' expectations by staying in the title race until the final day of the Nagoya Grand S ... ( read original story ...)
Japan cuts growth forecast on US tariffs drag, weaker consumption
Japan's government cut its growth forecast for this fiscal year on Thursday as U.S. tariffs slow capital expenditure and persistent inflation weighs on private consumption, threatening a fragile ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese automakers Toyota and Honda take a big hit from Trump’s tariffs
Japanese automakers were handed a reprieve when President Donald Trump said he would lower tariffs on Japan to 15% from 25%. ( read original story ...)
Major Japan firms set record with pay hikes above 5% for second year
Major Japanese firms have agreed to increase monthly pay through pay scale hikes and regular raises by 5.39%, or ¥19,195, on average in this year's shuntō spring labor-management wage negotiations, a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Auto Giants Are Expecting Pain Despite Trump Trade Deal
Toyota, Honda and Nissan forecast big hits to their profits despite a trade deal that cut auto levies to 15 percent. The reduced rate has yet to be implemented. ( read original story ...)
TSMC Trade Secrets Leak Puts Japan’s Tokyo Electron on Hot Seat
A Taiwanese investigation into the possible theft of chip technology at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is putting a low-profile, lesser-known tech linchpin in Japan under unusual scrutiny. ( read original story ...)
Bakkt’s Last Stand? Troubled Firm Buys Into Japan To Rebrand as ‘Bitcoin JP’
Bakkt has purchased 30% of Japanese firm Marusho Hotta and will rebrand to Bitcoin JP. The firm will pursue establishing itself as a leading Bitcoin ...
Bakkt Buys Into Japan to Launch Global Bitcoin Treasury Push
Bakkt is turning Japan’s Marusho Hotta into a Bitcoin treasury hub, starting a global push into corporate crypto adoption.
Popular convenience chain offers 50% off if you pay with crypto
Popular convenience store chain Sheetz is now offering 50% off your purchase when you pay with crypto via Flexa, every day between 3 PM and 7 PM. The promotion, called Crypto Crave & Save, is part of ...
Tokyo stocks rise for 3rd straight day on solid earnings
Tokyo stocks ended higher Thursday for a third straight day, with the Topix closing at a record high, buoyed by strong corporate earn ...