Customers look at cacti at Yamashiro Aisenen Cactus Trading Co. plant shop in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, on Feb. 22, 2025, in this photo taken with a･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
South Korean lawmakers to visit Osaka Expo
A delegation of South Korean lawmakers will visit Japan for the Osaka Expo as this year marks the 60th anniversary of the normalization of bilateral diplomatic relations, lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun has ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo man arrested for alleged attempted murder of ex using nicotine-mixed toothpaste
A man from the Japanese capital's Koto Ward was arrested on suspicion of breaking into the home of a woman he was once dating and attempting ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Woman stabbed on street near JR Takadanobaba Station in Tokyo
A woman was stabbed by a man on a street near JR Takadanobaba Station in the capital's Shinjuku Ward at around 9:55 a.m. on March 11. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economy grew at a 2.2% annual rate in Oct-Dec, as consumers held back on spending
Japan's has cut its estimate for its economic growth in the last quarter of the year to a 2.2% annual pace from 2.8% as consumer spending hit demand. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s trade minister fails to win tariff exemption assurance from US
Japan's trade minister said he had asked the United States not to impose trade tariffs on his country, but did not win any assurance that Japan would be exempt, including from a 25% steel and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan downgrades Q4 GDP, US tariffs cloud outlook
Japan's economy expanded in the October-December quarter at a slower pace than initially reported, weighed by weaker consumption but still likely supporting the case for further interest rate hikes. ( read original story ...)
Long Arm of the Law Comes for Russian Crypto: Why Secret Service Seized Garantex
The U.S. Secret Service has seized the website of Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, marking a major international crackdown on a platform accused of helping criminals launder billions of dollars in illicit money.
Crypto scam reporting needs to move ‘under one umbrella’ — Coinbase CSO
The US needs to make reporting crypto scams easier as its currently handled by a fragmented system of government agencies, says Coinbase security chief Philip Martin.
Asian Markets Slide as Global Sell-Off Continues
Markets in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan were down about 2 percent on Tuesday morning, after the S&P 500 had its worst day of the year.
Trump comments drive down Nikkei 225
Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index has dropped nearly 3 percent so far in Tuesday's morning session. Sell orders flooded in right after the opening bell on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The slide follows an ...
Japan’s Economic Growth Revised Lower Ahead of BOJ Meet
Japan’s economy expanded in the last quarter of 2024 at a slower pace than reported in preliminary data, a result that may give the Bank of Japan added incentive to hold policy settings steady when ...
The ‘spectacular’ Japanese city with incredible mountains and fewer tourists than Tokyo
Sapporo in Japan’s northern island, Hokkaido, is a captivating blend of urban sophistication and natural splendour. Despite its myriad attractions, it remains less frequented by tourists compared to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan government to work with BOJ on rising living costs, economy minister says
Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said on Tuesday the government will work closely with the Bank of Japan (BOJ) in reaching its 2% inflation target as rising living costs hurt households. ( read original story ...)
Japan marks 14th anniversary of quake-tsunami, nuclear disasters
Japan on Tuesday marked 14 years since a devastating earthquake and tsunami rocked the country's northeast and triggered a nuclear c ... ( read original story ...)
Japan moves to ease crypto entry as cabinet approves bill on stablecoins and brokerages
Regulators who have ruled out any risk to customers are behind this move. Japan is clearly a key player in the global stablecoin market now. It has completed rules for overseas payment channels that ...