Roughly 66,000 people who voted for Komeito, the LDP’s former coalition partner, in the last Lower House election are seen as kingmakers in the Osaka No. 5 district. ( read original story ...)
Japan finance minister defends PM’s comments on benefits of weak yen
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Tuesday defended Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments highlighting the benefits of a weaker yen, stating that the premier had referenced "what is ...
Japan PM Takaichi must face bond investors before winning over voters
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces a crucial markets test in the final run-up to a snap election this weekend where she is hoping a decisive ... ( read original story ...)
White House meets crypto and banking executives as Bitcoin crashes
The White House will try to broker compromise on key crypto legislation.
Trump Crypto Company Allegedly Took Secret $500M Investment From UAE ‘Spy Sheikh’
According to the WSJ, an investment group controlled by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan poured $500 million into World Liberty Financial.
Bank of Japan Keeps Rates at 30-Year High as It Gauges Impact of Last Hike
The Bank of Japan’s first meeting of the year took place against a dramatic backdrop of bond market gyrations, worries about government policies and a volatile yen.
Yokohama Tire Heads to King of the Hammers with Geolandar-Equipped Lineup
Yokohama Tire returns to King of the Hammers as EMC title sponsor, with a full driver lineup competing on Geolandar tires. ( read original story ...)
Port of Tokyo: Japan’s Leading Turnaround Port, Welcoming Cruise Ships at Two Terminals
Located in Japan's capital, the Port of Tokyo is now poised to make a significant leap forward as a cruise ship hub. In 2025, Harumi Cruise Terminal opened at the Port of Tokyo, commencing the ... ( read original story ...)
Strategy slides after bitcoin briefly dips below crypto firm’s key breakeven level
Bitcoin fell as low as about $74,500 early Monday, dipping below Strategy's average purchase price of $76,052 per token.
Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China
Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China. ( read original story ...)
Japan sets up ’24/7′ task force to combat online abuse during Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
MILAN (AP) — The Japanese Olympic Committee has set up a special task force to monitor and deal with online abuse round the clock during the Milan Cortina Winter Games. The move comes after several ... ( read original story ...)
Trump family crypto firm sold major stake to UAE investment firm
The investment, worth a reported $500 million, gave Emirati-backed investors a 49 percent stake in World Liberty Financial, a Trump crypto company.
Japan pursues rare earths to reduce China dependence
Rare earths are vital for defense and the energy transition, but China accounts for about three-fifths of global mining and 91% of refined output, and, after a recent diplomatic spat, Beijing banned ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top business lobby invites activist fund Elliott for governance talks
Japan's biggest business lobby, Keidanren, has invited activist investor Elliott Investment Management to a private meeting on March 5 to discuss issues of corporate governance, it told member firms ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Osaka on Japan’s fastest Shinkansen bullet train | Hotel Universal Port Vita | Japan vlog
Join this Japan vlog as you travel from Tokyo to Osaka on Japan’s fastest Shinkansen bullet train, enjoying smooth high-speed rail comfort and iconic views along the way. The adventure continues with ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin’s crash exposes painful truth – crypto market still dances to BTC’s tune
Despite thousands of alternative tokens and institutional adoption, crypto markets in 2026 still largely move in lockstep with bitcoin, offering little real diversification.