Japan investors pulled $29.6 billion out of U.S. government-linked debt in the first quarter of 2026, the country’s biggest quarterly sale since the second quarter of 2022, which was basically four ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s K2 Pictures Unveils $33M Fund & Slate Additions Including Takashi Miike’s Kabuki Documentary
Tokyo-based production and finance house is pioneering an ambitious new financing model for the Japanese film industry. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s No. 1 Matcha Chain Is Finally in the US — Start With These 7 Orders
Nana’s Green Tea, Japan’s largest matcha cafe chain with more than 80 locations, is finally expanding across the U.S. The cafe is known for its rich matcha drinks, elaborate parfaits, and Japanese ... ( read original story ...)
Bain-backed Tanabe Pharma targets three new drug launches a year in Japan
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, May 14 (Reuters) - Bain Capital-owned Tanabe Pharma plans to bring up to three new drugs to Japan each year as the former Mitsubishi Chemical unit doubles down on its home market ... ( read original story ...)
Amgen’s rare disease drug linked to deaths, liver injuries in Japan, Kissei reports
May 15 (Reuters) - About 20 deaths linked to serious liver dysfunction have been reported in Japan in patients treated with Amgen's rare disease drug Tavneos, according to a safety notice issued by ... ( read original story ...)
Senate panel advances key crypto bill with bipartisan support
A cryptocurrency regulation bill advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday, clearing a key hurdle with the support of a pair of Democrats following a last-minute bipartisan push. The Senate panel voted 15-9 to send the Clarity Act to the floor,
Treasury’s $344M Iran crypto seizure now claimed by terrorism victims
A group of American terrorism victims has asked a Manhattan federal judge to compel Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, to transfer more than $344 million in frozen stablecoins directly to their attorneys.
Japan finance minister says G7 likely to discuss bond volatility next week
TOKYO: Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday (May 15) that Group of Seven finance chiefs are likely to discuss recent volatility in global bond markets as sharp moves in Japan, the ...
Lyles says ‘well worth the journey’ after winning 100m in Tokyo
Olympic champion Noah Lyles won his first 100m final of the season at the Golden Grand Prix in Tokyo on Sunday, making his trip to Japan "well worth the journey". "I've been training really well so it ... ( read original story ...)
SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities plan crypto investment trusts for Japanese retail investors
SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities are developing crypto investment trusts to offer Japanese retail investors Bitcoin and Ethereum exposure through traditional brokerage accounts.
SBI, Rakuten, Nomura line up to launch crypto investment trusts: Report
Japan’s major brokerages are preparing to bring crypto investment trusts to retail investors, with SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities already developing products in-house, while others like Nomura ...
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 — Asia’s Largest Innovation Event!
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) will be holding its SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 event in the Tokyo Bay area in April and May of 2024, promoting TMG’s “Sustainable High City ... ( read original story ...)
United Airlines to launch first flights from US to Sapporo, Japan
United Airlines will launch nonstop flights from San Francisco to Sapporo, Japan, starting December 11, marking the first direct connection between continental U.S. and Sapporo. Additionally, United ... ( read original story ...)
Lyles helps to light up Tokyo with 100m win at Seiko Golden Grand Prix
Global gold medallists Noah Lyles, Jordan Anthony and Rai Benjamin were among the winners as the Seiko Golden Grand Prix returned to Tokyo’s National Stadium ... ( read original story ...)
JR Tokai’s new Shinano express trains to feature upgraded tilting
NAGOYA--Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) announced it will introduce “next-generation” tilting control technology for its Shinano express trains on the Chuo Line connecting Nagoya and Nagano ... ( read original story ...)
New Tokyo Horror Festival Yami sets November debut
A horror and dark genre film festival, the Yami International Film Festival, will hold its inaugural edition Nov. 20–26 at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya in Tokyo, organizers revealed at Cannes. The ... ( read original story ...)