Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko has pushed back against a move by the government to redistribute tax revenue from the capital. She says disparities in the tax take should instead be addressed by reviewing ... ( read original story ...)
A Super Mario train is now running on Osaka Metro’s Midosuji Line
The Kansai-exclusive train celebrates the Japan release of ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’, and runs only until May 2 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries sees shares jump nearly 4% on first ever warship export deal
This will be Japan's first ever warship export project, and the first ship is scheduled to be delivered to the Royal Australian Navy in 2029. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s automakers look to Southeast Asia to offset US tariff impact
Japanese automakers are pivoting their strategies to get ahead of Chinese rivals in Southeast Asia. The shift comes as their profits take a big hit from US President Donald Trump's tariff policies. ( read original story ...)
Global markets | Japan’s Nikkei climbs as AI optimism outweighs Mideast concerns
Japanese stocks surged Monday, nearing a historic peak, fueled by booming AI sector enthusiasm that overshadowed Middle East tensions. Major US indices hitting records and strong corporate earnings ...
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Can Bulls Break 60,000 as Oil Prices Surge?
The Nikkei 225 remains bullish, but rising oil prices and Middle East tensions are increasing market risk, with a break above 60,000 needed to confirm further upside while 55,000 to 56,000 remains key ...
Nissan Says Its Next-Gen ProPilot Is As Good as a Human Driver, Maybe Better. Then It Proved It in Tokyo Traffic
The system launching in 2027 navigated unscripted Tokyo streets: construction zones, pedestrians, and highway merges, all without the driver touching the wheel once. ( read original story ...)
Look Ma, Hands Free. Navigating Tokyo in Nissan’s Self-Driving Test Car
We take an autonomous ride in a Nissan Ariya prototype through the busy streets of Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
TOKYO REPORT: Japan’s Cement Demand Keeps Falling as Construction Stalls
In Japan, demand for cement, a key component of concrete, shows little sign of bottoming out. According to the Japan Cement Association, domestic demand in fiscal 2026, which runs through March next ... ( read original story ...)
As wars throttle gas, Japan is embracing nuclear
The country is rapidly moving to restart reactors as artificial intelligence increases electricity demand and foreign wars choke gas supplies. ( read original story ...)
Why Are Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana All Rallying? 3 Reasons the Crypto Market Is Up This Week
Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana are rallying in April. Here are three reasons why the crypto market is up, and what to watch for upcoming weeks.
Trump Dishing Out Mar-a-Lago Feast to Crypto Grift’s Biggest Spenders
President Donald Trump is preparing again to poke the bear of irritated voters, lawmakers, and ethics experts by throwing an exclusive Mar-a-Lago “gala” for his biggest crypto coin investors. The top ...
Nagoya stage glorious come back to beat Fukuoka 3-2 after penalties
Nagoya stage glorious come back to beat Fukuoka 3-2 after penalties ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto market crash today: Here’s why altcoins and BTC are going down
A crypto market crash is underway today, with Bitcoin and popular altcoins being in the red. Bitcoin price dropped to $76,000 from last week’s high of $77,000. Some of the top laggards in the industry ...
Ex-Nagoya teacher handed prison term over illicit photo ring that victimized 75 students
A court here last week sentenced a 42-year-old former elementary school teacher who started a group chat online that encouraged the sharing of indecent images of young girls ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo realtor shares home security tips for women living alone
As spring brings a wave of students and workers starting life on their own, experts are warning women to take extra precautions against crime ... ( read original story ...)