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Why Japan’s Decommissioned Navy Destroyers Are Being Eyed By Other Countries Now
Old is gold, as the saying goes, and that seems to apply to Japan's decommissioned destroyers, too, as other nations are now interested in buying them. ( read original story ...)
Japan faces tough road ahead over nuclear-fuel reprocessing plant
Japan Nuclear Fuel began the construction of the plant, a key component of the country's nuclear energy policy, in the village of Rokkasho in 1993. ( read original story ...)
Forget Tokyo, visit Japan’s samurai city Nagoya instead
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Man arrested over woman’s death in Osaka hotel
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Banking groups and crypto advocates clash over stablecoin rewards in Senate bill
A high-stakes legislative battle has intensified between the traditional banking sector and the cryptocurrency industry as a key Senate panel prepares to mark up a landmark digital asset bill next ...
Why Antiwar Protesters are Rallying in Japan
Demonstrators are opposed to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s efforts to build up military power and move the country away from its pacifist identity. ( read original story ...)
Banks and Crypto Backers Tussle as Senators Eye Landmark Digital Asset Bill
Banking groups are floating last-minute changes to a compromise on stablecoin yield as a key Senate panel begins considering a landmark digital asset bill.
French-cuisine train of Kintetsu to link Nagoya and Ise-Shima
NAGOYA--Kintetsu Railway Co. said it will start operating a restaurant train featuring French cuisine with local products on Nov. 1 between Nagoya and the scenic Ise-Shima area of Mie Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Japan intervened in forex market again during May holidays, source says
By Tamiyuki Kihara TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) - Japan intervened in the foreign exchange market during holidays in early May, in addition to yen-buying operations conducted on April 30, in repeated bouts of intervention in markets, ( read original story ...)
Japan lands defending champion Qatar in a tough 2027 Asian Cup group draw
Four-time winner Japan has been grouped with defending champion Qatar at the 2027 Asian Cup in the draw in Riyadh. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Wrench Attacks Could Reach Record High in 2026, CertiK Projects
CertiK warns 130 crypto wrench attacks may hit crypto holders in 2026 as France logs one assault every 2.5 days.
Crypto’s CLARITY Act Could Pass by July After Markup, Says Sen. Bernie Moreno
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Goldman-backed Go app seeks $1.3 billion valuation in Tokyo IPO
Goldman invested ¥10 billion in 2023 in a deal valuing Go at ¥135 billion, according to its president. Major shareholder DeNA, which holds about a 26% stake, said in February that Go had submitted an ...
Relive the legend: “Back to Neon Genesis” concert brings Eva’s iconic soundscapes to life in Tokyo!
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Japan spent billions to save Yen, but traders say currency crisis is far from over
Japan’s dramatic intervention in currency markets may have slowed the yen’s collapse, but analysts warn it is unlikely to reverse the broader trend of weakness against the US dollar.