A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Hiroo, Japan, early Monday morning local time, one day after another 6.1-magnitude quake rocked the country. ( read original story ...)
Kang Ha Neul And Go Min Si Share A Romantic Night Out In Japan In “Tastefully Yours”
ENA’s “Tastefully Yours” has released new stills from tonight’s episode! “Tastefully Yours” is a romance drama about chaebol heir Han Beom Woo (Kang Ha ... ( read original story ...)
What to Eat in Osaka, From Okonomiyaki to Skewers of Fried Everything
Seek out the local versions of okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and more Japanese specialties in one of the country's culinary capitals. ( read original story ...)
4 dead in Osaka Pref. in suspected murder-suicide
A man was found collapsed and later died in Osaka Prefecture on Monday, prompting police to visit his home, where they found the bodi ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Acquires 1,088 Bitcoin to Bring BTC Stash to Over $930M
Japan’s Metaplanet said on Monday it has purchased additional 1,088 bitcoin BTC $105,557.41 to bring its total holdings to over 8,888 BTC, now worth over $930 million.
Metaplanet becomes 8th largest Bitcoin holder with $118M buy
Metaplanet is now the eighth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder after reaching 8,888 BTC with its latest investment.
Japan’s capital investment accelerates despite US tariff threats
Japanese companies increased their capital spending in the first quarter of this year, even as new American tariffs bit into some crucial imports.
Crypto Soared in May as Institutions, States, and Regulators Embrace Bitcoin: Ikigai’s Kling
Massive treasury allocations, regulatory breakthroughs, and strategic acquisitions pushed bitcoin to new highs.
What we know about the NYC crypto kidnapping and torture case
John Woeltz, 37, and William Duplessie, 33 -- face kidnapping, assault and unlawful imprisonment charges in the case.
Japan’s Nikkei ends lower on worries about US-China trade tension, stronger yen
Japan's Nikkei share average ended lower on Monday amid worries over trade tensions between the U.S. and China, and a stronger yen, which hurt automakers.
Japan’s May manufacturing PMI revised up to 49.4; new orders decline less, output modestly shrinks
The au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI was revised higher to 49.4 in May 2025, from 49.0 in the preliminary estimate and up from 48.7 in the previous month, marking the eleventh consecutive month ...
6.3 magnitude earthquake strikes off Japan’s Hokkaido: JMA
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Japan's Hokkaido early Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. The ... ( read original story ...)
Designing the Future, Again: What the 55-Year Return of the World Expo to Osaka Reveals
Explore the evolution of architecture from Expo '70 to 2025, highlighting sustainability and global design at Osaka's remarkable event. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police appeal to public to help stop train gropers
Tokyo police have appealed to the public for help to stop the problem of groping in trains and other places at an event near the capital's Shibuya Station. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Seek $840 Billion of Inward Foreign Investment by 2030
Japan plans to raise its incoming foreign direct investment target to ¥120 trillion ($840 billion) by 2030, aiming to attract more overseas capital to help revitalize struggling regional economies and ... ( read original story ...)
MicroStrategy Of Japan Metaplanet Buys Another 1088 Bitcoin, Stock Price Surges
Metaplanet announces its latest Bitcoin purchase of 1,088 BTC, valued at $117.3 million. The total holdings are now valued at around $900 million.