North Safari Sapporo, a private zoo in Sapporo, closed on Sept. 30 after 20 years. The zoo has over 300 animals, and people are worried abo･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Built Toilets With Transparent Walls, But They Can Solve Problems With Hygiene And Safety
Public restrooms with totally transparent walls don’t seem like the greatest idea at first sight, but they are actually an innovative design that can solve some problems associated with public ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party votes for a new leader, hoping to regain public trust and stay in power
Japan’s long-governing party will choose a new leader to replace Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a key party vote on Saturday, as it hopes to regain public support and stay in power. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling party to vote for second new leader in a year
The first female or youngest-ever PM could be elected as part of five candidates running for the LDP's top job. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s next leader may be its first woman as LDP seeks change
The new party president is still likely to become prime minister because the LDP still has the most seats in the lower house ... ( read original story ...)
Trump wants Japan to fund his government’s ambitious government spending. What’s in it for them?
The Trump administration has big plans for the massive pot of money promised by Japan and other countries as part of their trade deals with the United States. But the eye-popping sums, as well as the ... ( read original story ...)
Nomura Eyes Japan’s Institutional Crypto Boom as Laser Digital Seeks Trading License
Nomura Holdings ($NMR) is moving to capture Japan’s fast-growing institutional crypto market. Its Switzerland-based subsidiary Laser Digital ...
Nomura’s Laser Digital Pursues Japan Crypto Trading License
Nomura’s Laser Digital seeks a Japan crypto license to serve institutions, as reforms, tax cuts, and stablecoins fuel market growth.
3 Crypto x AI Leaders Unveil Decentralized, Human-Centric Infrastructure for Next-Generation Data Economy
Pocket Network, Sapien, and Intuition are pioneering decentralized, human-centric data infrastructure to solve AI’s centralization and scarcity crisis.
Rouble-backed token targeted by sanctions sponsors top crypto conference
The business behind a rouble-backed cryptocurrency targeted by U.S. sanctions was among the sponsors of a major crypto conference in Singapore this week, as demand soars for the token, used by ...
Government Targets 25 Crypto Firms for Breaking Anti-Money Laundering Rules
India’s FIU has issued notices to 25 offshore crypto firms for violating AML laws under PMLA, warning of penalties.
Nomura’s Laser Digital bets on Japan’s crypto market to sustain growth
Nomura’s Laser Digital is betting on Japan’s crypto boom, positioning itself to capitalize on the Country’s growing crypto market.
Doctors, Inc. and Nankodo Enter into Strategic Capital and Business Alliance
Doctors, Inc. and Nankodo Enter into Strategic Capital and Business Alliance Healthcare professionals worldwide, particularly physicians, are facing unprecedented workloads. To sustain and improve ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and U.S. business leaders call for transparency in trade and investment
The statement call comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy is adding to global economic uncertainties. ( read original story ...)
Laser Digital in talks with Japan FSA for crypto trading license
Laser Digital, the Swiss subsidiary of Nomura, is in preliminary talks with Japan's FSA for a crypto trading license.
INTERCONTINENTAL DEBUTS IN HOKKAIDO WITH THE OPENING OF SAPPORO’S FIRST INTERNATIONAL LUXURY HOTEL, INTERCONTINENTAL SAPPORO (Japan)
InterContinental, the world's first and largest international luxury hotel brand, continues its legacy of pioneering in new destinations with the opening of InterContinental Sapporo, offering guests ... ( read original story ...)