Tekscend Photomask Corp. shares gained 13% in their debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Thursday after the maker of semiconductor material concluded a $1 billion initial public offering last week.
Japan’s Top 3 Megabanks in Landmark Yen- and Dollar-Backed Stablecoin Rollout
MUFG, Mizuho, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) — have agreed to issue a yen- and dollar-backed stablecoin. The ...
I spent 4 nights at a robot hotel in Tokyo. The future of hospitality is here — but it still needs fine-tuning.
I spent 4 nights at Yotel Tokyo Ginza, a hybrid robot hotel in Tokyo. The robot room service and check-in was novel, but it has a way to go. ( read original story ...)
XG Announce Japanese Dates for Kick-Off of 2026 World Tour
The Japanese girl group's second global outing will support their upcoming debut full length album, due out on Jan. 23. ( read original story ...)
Taking the shock out of predicting shock wave behavior with precise computational modeling
Shock waves should not be shocking—engineers across scientific fields need to be able to precisely predict how the instant and strong pressure changes initiate and dissipate to prevent damage. Now, ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Announces End of Her Season: How Did She Do in 2025?
There were serious questions about Naomi Osaka's left injury sustained during her second-round match against Suzan Lamens at the Japan Open earlier this week. Despite her optimistic tone, Osaka withdrew from the tournament and later announced the end of her 2025 season in an Instagram post. ( read original story ...)
Bears have attacked over 100 people in Japan since March
Japan is experiencing an unprecedented bear problem. According to the nation’s Ministry of the Environment, the furry predators are confirmed to have killed seven people since March—the highest number ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto markets reel despite Trump’s U-turn on China 100% tariff
President Donald Trump's latest comments on China tariff did not create any positive impact on the downward trend of the crypto market ...
Bitcoin And Ether Lead Crypto Selloff Amid Credit Concerns
Both leading cryptocurrencies surged to fresh records in recent weeks, only to be pulled down by market volatility.
Japan’s Top Banks Plan Joint Stablecoin Launch: Nikkei
Japan's Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui and Mizuho Financial Groups aim to create a shared framework for stablecoin issuance and transfer, the Nikkei reported.
Japan’s ban on crypto insider trading puts pressure on global regulators
Japan’s Financial Services Agency will empower its securities watchdog to investigate crypto insider trading under a new FIEA framework.
Osaka out of Japan Open as tennis injured list grows
Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Japan Open through injury as tennis players continue to struggle. ( read original story ...)
Sony Pictures International Productions to Unveil IP Adaptation Strategy at Tokyo Market
Sony Pictures International Productions is set to showcase its IP adaptation playbook at the Tokyo Film Festival's TIFFCOM content market. ( read original story ...)
Bears have killed a record 7 people in Japan this year
The figures do not include a suspected bear attack involving a 60-year-old hot spring worker who went missing on Thursday after he went to clean an outdoor bath. ( read original story ...)
Korean, Japanese business leaders vow ‘new era of cooperation’ at bilateral conference in Tokyo
As Korea and Japan mark 60 years since normalizing diplomatic ties, business leaders from both countries are looking beyond the past, vowing to usher in a new era of strategic economic cooperation ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishin says ‘big progress’ made in coalition talks with LDP
The Japan Innovation Party and the Liberal Democratic Party made "big progress" in talks towards a possible coalition, party executives said on Friday, bringing LDP chief Sanae Takaichi closer to ... ( read original story ...)