South Korea’s Sono Hotels & Resorts Asia has signed Sono Moon Nagoya, marking its first hotel project – and first Sono Moon property – in Japan. ( read original story ...)
23 teens arrested after mass brawl between biker gang and delinquent group in Tokyo
The Metropolitan Police Department announced on Feb. 19 that it had arrested 23 boys aged 16 to 18 on suspicion of assembling with weapons in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Goes All-In on Debt — Here’s Why Bitcoin Traders Should Care
Japan submitted record budget, tax cuts, and deficit bond extension. Bitcoin faces short-term risk and long-term opportunity.
Japan’s core inflation slows to 2-year low, complicates BOJ rate-hike timing
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japan's annual core consumer inflation hit a two-year low to match the central bank's 2% target in January, data showed on Friday, suggesting weakening price ...
Anonymous donor gives Osaka 21 kg of gold to fund water pipe renovations
An anonymous donor has given the Osaka municipal government 21 kilograms of gold bullion, worth 560 million yen ($3.6 million), towar ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Xtreme Racer Now Lets You Street Race Commercial Trucks, Hits PS5 Next Week
Tokyo Xtreme Racer has been available on PC for a little over a year now, but it’ll finally land on PlayStation 5 on February 26 for a very reasonable $50. Developer Genki is taking the release as an ... ( read original story ...)
Bad Bunny to make Asia debut with Spotify performance in Tokyo
Bad Bunny will headline Spotify's Billions Club Live series in Tokyo, marking his first-ever appearance in Asia and celebrating his record-breaking achievements in music. ( read original story ...)
Protect Hongkongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attacked
Concerns over attack on resident in Sapporo follow tense relations between China and Japan over Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments Authorities in Hong Kong have expressed concern to the local Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity expands at fastest pace in four years, PMI shows
TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace in about four years in February, buoyed by strong domestic and overseas demand, a private sector survey showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM faces challenges selling ‘proactive’ fiscal policy to bond vigilantes
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will likely seek to convince markets her "proactive" fiscal policies aren't as expansionary as they seem, as ... ( read original story ...)
Popular crypto lender reportedly up for sale
Crypto lending became popular during the 2020–2021 rally. At that time, borrowing and lending against digital assets promised speed and accessibility that traditional finance could not match. Retail ...
Pardoned Binance Founder Hobnobs With Trump Sons, Administration Officials at Mar-a-Lago Crypto Fest
Changpeng Zhao made his first return to the U.S. since his release from federal prison in 2024.
House Democrats call for Treasury probe into Trump family crypto venture
World Liberty Financial drew scrutiny after it was revealed an Emirati royal known as the "Spy Sheikh" purchased a $500 million stake in the company last year.
Major crypto platform shuts shop amid ‘extreme fear’ in market
Shutdowns, bankruptcy filings, and layoffs haunt the crypto industry.
Trump lauds Japan’s pledge to invest $36 billion in U.S. oil, gas and critical mineral projects
The commitment represents the first tranche of investments by Japan following a landmark trade deal between the two countries.
Yokohama vs Goodyear tires: what Consumer Reports really found
Consumer Reports tests routinely challenge the assumptions drivers carry into tire shops, and the latest round of evaluations pitting Yokohama against Goodyear is no exception. While federal labeling ... ( read original story ...)