At least 14 people died after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said “every second counts” as thousands of military ... ( read original story ...)
Physical AI in spotlight at Tokyo tech expo
An artificial intelligence exhibition is underway in Tokyo and physical AI is taking center stage. The technology can make decisions on its own, allowing robots and machines to act autonomously. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on dip-buying in tech, ahead of Nvidia earnings
Tokyo stocks rose Wednesday as dip-buying was prompted after position-adjustment selling in heavyweight technology shares ahead of ch ( read original story ...)
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Thinks a New Crypto Bull Market Is Coming. Here’s What History Says.
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ: COIN) Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong told CNBC on Aug. 20 that he thinks crypto is on the verge of a new bull market. If he's right, now would be the time to finish ...
Crypto Fear and Greed Index Hits 74, Highest Since October 2025
Crypto Fear and Greed Index hit 74 yesterday, matching the reading from the day before Bitcoin's 2025 record high.
Discover Sapporo This Fall with Hyatt Centric: Reservations Are Now Open
Hyatt Centric Sapporo announced today that reservations are now open for stays beginning December 1, 2026, ahead of its fall 2026 debut. Located in the heart of Sapporo, the vibrant capital of ... ( read original story ...)
Impact of Typhoon Saudel likely to linger for Japan’s Okinawa, Amami regions
Typhoon Saudel is moving away from Japan's southwestern regions of Amami and Okinawa. But the typhoon's impact is expected to linger. ( read original story ...)
MIMARU to Open New Shinsaibashi Property in Osaka on September 1; 28 Properties, 1,500 Rooms across Japan
More European Travelers Adding Osaka to Their Japan Journey - TOKYO, Aug. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MIMARU, Japan's leading apartment hotel brand for families, operated by Cosmos Hotel Management Co., ... ( read original story ...)
X Platform Set to Integrate Direct Crypto Trading Buttons Into User Feeds
X is developing buy and sell buttons for crypto trading directly in user feeds, expanding its Cashtags feature that generated $1B in trading volume.
Japan Eyes Blockchain Technology for Real-Time Stock and Bond Settlement
Japan plans blockchain settlement for stocks and bonds, cutting multi-day delays. Study group starts 2026, system could launch early 2030s.
Japan to end subsidies for solar panels
Meanwhile, Japan ranks second in the world in the production of iodine, a key material for perovskite solar cells. The government hopes that power generation by perovskite solar cells in 2040 will reach 20 gigawatts, equivalent to the output by 40 nuclear reactors. ( read original story ...)
Japan to extend weather forecasts in response to climate change
It is planning for two-week forecasts, up from seven days at present. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo USA to wind down Stone Brewing-branded operations in Escondido
Sapporo USA plans 50 layoffs as it begins winding down Stone Brewing’s Escondido brewery and bistro operations. ( read original story ...)
Two Japan earthquakes in one day: Night quake near Tokyo injures 37, Hokkaido struck
Japan earthquake August 2026: Two significant earthquakes struck in a single day, a M5.9 intraslab event injuring 37 people across five Tokyo-area prefectures at 2 a.m. and a M6.0 Hokkaido quake that ... ( read original story ...)
5 amazing summer festivals happening in Tokyo this August 29-30 weekend
The annual Otsuka Awa Odori festival has been running since 1972, bringing together more than 1,000 dancers every year. The pre-event festivities will take place at the station-front plaza on August 28, featuring a ceremony followed by mini Awa Odori performances. ( read original story ...)
Rare supercars fill a Sunday morning in Tokyo!
A Tokyo car meet brings together an extraordinary mix of rare supercars, classic Porsches and Japanese performance icons on a cold Sunday morning. Early sightings include vintage air cooled Porsche 911s, ( read original story ...)