The Nippon Maru recently made its final call to the port of Yokohama before being withdrawn from service by Mitsui Ocean Cruises. Wrapping up a 36-year sailing career, the 600-passenger ship bid ... ( read original story ...)
Toyama, Osaka make the NYT’s list of places to go in 2025
The New York Times has once again highlighted Japan as a top travel destination, listing Toyama and Osaka among its “52 Places to Go in 2025.” ... ( read original story ...)
Ten years on, the Nagoya Protocol on sharing genetic resources is still confusing scientists—guidance now available
More than a decade after the Nagoya Protocol, which aims to fairly share the benefits of utilizing genetic resources, became law, microbiologists and other scientists still face practical challenges ... ( read original story ...)
‘Don’t understand it, but it looks fun’: Cricket bowls Japan over
Curious spectators clutching rulebooks watch as a batsman smacks a six into the sand and weeds surrounding Japan's brand-new cricket ground, four months before it hosts matches at the Asian Games. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Takaichi to visit UK and Italy in June, NTV reports
TOKYO, May 13 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven leaders' summit in France in mid-June, broadcaster NTV reported on ... ( read original story ...)
The Senate Just Dropped a 309-Page Crypto Bill at Midnight: Will the CLARITY Act Finally Give Institutions the Green Light?
The CLARITY Act just dropped with a 1:1 stablecoin reserve mandate, and the Trump family ethics fight is the only thing that can kill it.
Nikkei sets fresh closing record, 10-year JGB yields at 29-year high
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index set a record closing high on Wednesday to finish above the 63,000 mark for the first time ever.
Japan’s Megabanks Set to Win Mythos Access After Bessent Visit
Japan’s three megabanks are set to secure access to Anthropic’s artificial intelligence model Mythos, according to a person familiar with the matter, after its limited release last month sparked fears ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to procure 70% of its oil for June from outside Middle East
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi also instructed industry minister Ryosei Akazawa to work to further increase the rate of crude oil procurement from alternative sources in July. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank racks up huge profit gains with lift from lucrative AI investments
Japanese technology investor Softbank Group says profits for the fiscal year through March zoomed by nearly five-fold as its AI investments paid off. ( read original story ...)
WazirX enters crypto futures trading, eyes 50% revenue contribution from the offering
The exchange will be offering 36 tokens in the initial phase and allowing a leverage of up to 10X, that could be scaled to 100X eventually, Nischal Shetty, founder, WazirX told Moneycontrol in an interview.
Japan’s regional bank merger wave to create US$74 billion lender
Two regional banks in central Japan are planning to integrate their operations, people familiar with the matter said, as a long-anticipated industry consolidation pick up pace.
Japan’s megabanks to adopt Anthropic AI for cyber defense
Japan’s three major banking groups, including MUFG Bank, are expected to gain access to U.S. AI startup Anthropic’s latest artificial ...
Japan’s 20-year bond yield rises to 1997 high on inflation woes
Upward pressure on Japanese government bond yields is building as oil prices remain elevated after the U.S. and Iran rejected each other's proposals to end the conflict. ( read original story ...)
State targets Japan tourism gap as Maui seeks big-spending visitors
Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, illustrates the inter-island routes that once connected Oʻahu to Maui and the neighbor islands. A new state report calls for rebuilding Japanese visitor ... ( read original story ...)
Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctica talks start in Japan
Greater protections for endangered emperor penguins and how to manage growing tourism are topping the agenda at talks on Antarctica in Japan. ( read original story ...)