Bitcoin and other digital tokens have lost more than $1 trillion in value in recent weeks, raising concerns about a wider market fallout.
The Crypto Market Is Gripped by Fear. Here’s What History Says Happens Next.
You've probably seen those fear and greed index dials on many investment websites, which show "fear" at one end, and "greed" at the other end in a crude attempt at mapping the prevailing sentiment ...
Trump Family Fortune Plummets in Stinging Crypto Crash
Another Trump-linked crypto venture has also cratered. Shares of American Bitcoin Corporation, in which Eric Trump owns a 7.5 percent stake, have plunged by more than half since September, wiping out ...
How the China-Japan Rift Could Cost Both Countries
China is trying to impose economic costs on Japan for wading into the issue of Taiwan. But experts say the escalating dispute could ultimately hurt China too. ( read original story ...)
Bryan Bagunas wins in long-drawn Osaka Bluteon debut
BRYAN Bagunas has finally made his long-awaited debut for Osaka Bluteon in the Japan SV.League. ( read original story ...)
China criticizes Japan’s plan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan
The remarks come amid the two countries’ worst diplomatic crisis in years, after the Japanese prime minister said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong leader backs China’s policy on Japan in first remarks on dispute
Hong Kong's leader John Lee said on Monday his government supported China's diplomatic policy towards Japan and the financial hub would closely monitor the situation and respond appropriately. ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan faces major boycott after fresh crypto debanking allegations
The backlash comes after MSCI’s January 2026 proposal to exclude companies whose balance sheets hold more than 50% crypto assets, a rule that directly targets Bitcoin-treasury companies such as ...
Driver arrested in Tokyo after car hits about 10 people, seriously injuring 2, local media say
Japanese media say that a car struck about 10 people in Tokyo on Monday, seriously injuring two of them, and the driver was arrested after fleeing the scene ... ( read original story ...)
Pedestrian dies after apparent Tokyo hit-and-run that injured 10 others
The driver attempted to flee the scene on foot after the collisions, which took place about 500 meters north of the Adachi Ward office around midday on Monday. ( read original story ...)
One dead and 10 injured as car hits crowd in Tokyo
Around a dozen people were struck in central Tokyo before the driver left the scene on foot and was chased down by police. ( read original story ...)
At least one dead and 10 injured as car ploughs through crowd in Tokyo before driver flees on foot
AT least one person has been killed and 10 others remain injured after a driver rammed his car into a crowd in Japan. The car struck about a dozen people in Tokyo before the driver fled the scene ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Leader Infuriated Beijing. She Isn’t Backing Down.
First, it was President Trump, who gushed on an October trip to Tokyo that she would prove to be one of Japan’s greatest leaders. Next, it was Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who was infuriated by her ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘crossed a red line’ with Taiwan remarks, Chinese foreign minister says
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Japan “crossed a red line” with comments by its new leader suggesting a potential military intervention over Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Deaflympics sign interpreter wants more to learn International Sign
International Sign is used as the official language at the Deaflympics, but it isn’t well known in Japan, and there is a shortage of interpreters. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Events for December 2025
Held throughout December, satisfy your ramen cravings at each “act” of the Ramen Expo 2025. From rich black miso ramen to rich snow crab and soy sauce ramen, it’s the perfect way to stay warm this ... ( read original story ...)