The Japanese Cabinet approved a bill on April 10 reclassifying crypto as a financial instrument under the amended Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, pulling digital assets out of the Payment ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo’s horseback police charm children at safety campaigns
The mounted unit of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is gaining popularity at traffic safety events hosted by police stations across ... ( read original story ...)
Japan wholesale inflation jumps, BOJ vows vigilance to stagflation risk
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 10 (Reuters) - Japanese wholesale inflation jumped in March and the central bank's deputy governor called for vigilance to the risk of stagflation, highlighting mounting ... ( read original story ...)
TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo — and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it
SusHi Tech 2026 is zeroing in on four technology domains reshaping society: AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment. Expect live demos of humanoid robots, sessions on autonomous driving's software ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police arrest man who allegedly stole flush valves from public toilets
Police in Tokyo have arrested an unemployed man on suspicion of stealing metal toilet components from public restrooms in a park in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Cherry blossom viewing event begins at Japan Mint in Osaka
People are flocking to a cherry blossom viewing event that began on Thursday at the Japan Mint in Osaka, western Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan tightens clampdown on online abuse
With five months to go until the Aichi-Nagoya Games, the Asian country's sporting authorities are stepping up internet monitoring and legal support to shield their athletes after detecting thousands ... ( read original story ...)
2 French pavilion exhibits from Osaka expo installed at Kansai airport
Two monuments previously exhibited at the French pavilion during last year's World Exposition in Osaka were installed Friday at nearb ... ( read original story ...)
France’s Macron speaks in Japan on Trump, Iran and China: NHK exclusive
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks about Trump, Iran and China in an exclusive interview with NHK recorded in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms release of more oil reserves as concern over energy crisis grows
It will be the second time Japan, which is heavily dependent on Middle East oil, has dipped into its strategic reserves since Iran war began ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to release extra 20 days’ oil reserves from May
By Katya Golubkova and Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, April 10 (Reuters) - Japan plans to release 20 days' worth of oil reserves from May, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a cabinet meeting on Friday, to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Lowers View of China Relations Amid Tension Over Taiwan
Japan slightly downgraded its assessment of relations with China in its annual foreign policy report released Friday, as ties between the two Asian giants remain strained over views on Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Canada pushes to join UK-Italy-Japan advanced fighter jet project
Canada is lobbying to be admitted to the UK, Italy and Japan’s joint advanced fighter jet development programme, according to three people familiar with the matter. Canada wants to participate in the ... ( read original story ...)
Root cause of current state of China-Japan ties lies in Takaichi’s fallacious remarks on Taiwan question, FM responds to Japan’s downgrading description in 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook
The root cause of the current state of China-Japan relations lies in Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan question, which constitute a breach of faith, undermine the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan flags serious concern over Israeli military operation in Lebanon that has killed thousands
Tokyo calls for 'immediate cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, and strongly urges all parties to comply with international law,' as Israel has intensified attacks across Lebanon | A ... ( read original story ...)
Trump warns Iran on Hormuz tolls as energy crunch prompts Japan to release more oil
The Iran war has damaged Gulf energy production, stranded tanker traffic, and boosted oil prices by about 50% in the world's worst energy shock, with Asian buyers among the hardest hit. ( read original story ...)