Plans for looser fiscal policy in Japan have triggered big moves in the yen and Japanese government bonds that have investors increasingly on edge around the world.
Bond wipeout threatens Japan property fundraising as Reits slump
It is hard to raise cash by new issuance when there are uncertainties over financing costs amid higher interest rates Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
U.S. state pushes for crypto tax exemption
Crypto assets could get exempted from property taxes in this new bill.
Yokohama Supplies Advan Sport ZPS Run-Flat as OE on Toyota GR Yaris
Yokohama Rubber supplies ADVAN Sport ZPS as OE for the GR Yaris in the Middle East, with run-flat specifications and OE size details. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea’s tense moment goes viral as athletes get annoyed with each other mid-match
What should have been a routine post-match handshake instead turned into a brief but viral moment ... ( read original story ...)
Japan: Record snowfall leaves cars stuck in downtown Sapporo
A cold front stalled over Hokkaido on Sunday, January 25, dumping a record 54 cm of snow on Sapporo — the highest January total ever recorded in 24 hours. The following day, a video captured people ... ( read original story ...)
Animoca, RootstockLabs partner to bring Bitcoin DeFi to Japanese institutions
Animoca Brands Japan has partnered with RootstockLabs to introduce Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (DeFi) tools to Japanese corporations and institutions. The collaboration aims to localize and ...
Snowbound: Travelers Stranded in Sapporo and New Chitose Airport
This month, Sapporo and New Chitose Airport faced significant disruptions due to a series of snowstorms, leaving thousands stranded. In this article, we will explore the impact of these weather events ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court again convicts man of role in daughter’s beheading murder case
A Japanese high court on Tuesday sentenced a 62-year-old man to one year in prison, suspended for three years, in connection with a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s financial watchdog opens public feedback on digital payment and crypto oversight
Japan's FSA seeks public input on 2025's Japan crypto framework, impacting regulations on crypto services and payment instruments.
Don’t Miss This New Crypto Tax Form Before You File Your Tax Return in 2026
Reporting your digital asset income has changed this year. Learn how the new IRS rules will affect your tax filing and why recordkeeping is more critical than ever.
This garage in Nagoya takes regular Japanese cars and turns them into classics
Fancy an icon but short a few million? There’s a garage in Japan that could well be the answer to your dreams ... ( read original story ...)
Russia and China ramp up military surveillance against Japan
Russia and China have regularly dispatched forces to waters and airspace around Japanese territory. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Metaplanet Takes $680M Accounting Hit on Bitcoin Holdings
Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet reported a 104.6 billion yen ($680 million) impairment on its Bitcoin holdings, reflecting the impact of last year’s market downturn on the value of its ...
Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
TOKYO/BEIJING, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan's strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse if Tokyo were to turn away from a conflict in Taiwan, but distanced herself ... ( read original story ...)
Drills held at Tokyo shrine on fire prevention day
TOKYO -- The Tokyo Fire Department held evacuation guidance and fire extinguishing drills at a shrine here on Jan. 26, Fire Prevention Day for Cultura･･･ ( read original story ...)