Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. shares tumbled the most in almost a year after its banking subsidiary was reported to have a big exposure to Market Financial Solutions Ltd., whose collapse in the ...
Tokyo stocks fall for 3rd day on Iran conflict fears
Shares in Tokyo have fallen for the third day as the Iran conflict rages. Investors are worried that prolonged fighting and higher crude oil prices could cause a global economic slowdown. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei tanks more than 4% as Middle East conflict intensifies
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average slipped to a one-month low on Wednesday, as investors sold risk assets amid an intensifying Middle East conflict.
Nikkei 225 Index just suffered a harsh reversal: will it rebound?
The Nikkei 225 Index crashed by over 4.25% on Wednesday, erasing some of the gains made this year as the war in Iran escalated. It also crashed as Asian stock indices retreated. It dropped from the ...
Why MGM Resorts (MGM) Is Up 7.6% After Detailing Buybacks, BetMGM Payouts And Osaka Progress
MGM Resorts International recently outlined a multi-year plan that includes aggressive annual share repurchases of around 7–8%, BetMGM’s first cash distributions after reaching profitability in 2025, ...
Bank of Japan to Test Blockchain Settlement for Bank Reserves — Here’s Why It Matters
The Bank of Japan will launch sandbox experiments to settle bank reserves using blockchain technology. The initiative aims to enable 24/7 instant interbank and securities ...
Blackout halts shinkansen bullet train services between Tokyo, Morioka
Shinkansen bullet train services have been suspended between Tokyo and Morioka, northeastern Japan, due to a power outage, the railwa ... ( read original story ...)
From Chihuahua to Nagoya: Rarámuri champion Juana Ramírez to run in world’s largest women’s marathon
Juana Ramírez Hernández, a Rarámuri runner from the northern state of Chihuahua, has been invited to participate in the world’s largest women’s marathon in Japan on March 8. ( read original story ...)
Australian girl, 8, killed in snowmobile accident in Japan
An eight-year-old Queensland girl has been killed after she was seriously injured in a snowmobile accident at a Japanese ski resort. ( read original story ...)
2026 World Baseball Classic Odds: USA, Japan Favored
The World Baseball Classic begins tomorrow. Where does the USA sit on the oddsboard ahead of the tournament? Here's the latest. ( read original story ...)
Japan EPA won’t be effective with domestic bottlenecks, business leaders warn
Maintaining product quality in line with Japanese standards is also a key challenge for exporters, speakers noted. ( read original story ...)
City of Salem gears up for second job fair to help impacted Yokohama Tire employees
Officials said over a hundred people signed up to attend the first one and left with some good leads on job opportunities and they’re expecting an even bigger turnout this week. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new intelligence agency would consolidate information-gathering
The Japanese government is moving to establish a powerful national intelligence agency that will serve as a command center for coordinating intelligence-gathering and analysis across ministries.
Iran Crypto Outflows Surge 700% As U.S.-Israel Airstrikes Hit Tehran
Crypto outflows from Iran's largest exchange surged 700% within minutes of U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, on-chain data from Elliptic and Chainalysis shows.
An Epstein Associate Steps Down From Japanese Government Tech Project
Joichi Ito’s involvement in a publicly funded Japanese initiative had come under scrutiny after new details revealed his close relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Introduces Key Cherry Blossom Viewing Areas for Spring
From Historic Landscapes to Urban Night Views, Introducing Yokohama’s Diverse Hanami Spots LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED ... ( read original story ...)