(TOKYO:9697) today announced that worldwide sales of Monster Hunter Wilds, released on February 28, 2025, surpassed 10 million units. Monster Hunter Wilds is the latest entry in the Monster Hunter ...
Osaka Metro Unveils “OSAKAKO Vertiport”, a New Takeoff and Landing Facility for eVTOL at Expo 2025
The name "OSAKAKO Vertiport" references "Osaka Ko", the name of the nearest station, which is on Osaka Metro's Chuo Line. Through the Expo 2025 program, Osaka Metro hopes to promote wider recognition ... ( read original story ...)
The Ultimate Guide to Tokyo’s Best Luxury Hotels
Ahead of a record-breaking travel boom, the capital’s best stays fuse futuristic comforts with artisanal touches—proof that Japanese hospitality is constantly being reimagined. ( read original story ...)
Japanese firm Metaplanet issues $13.3M in bonds to buy more Bitcoin
Metaplanet, dubbed “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” issued 2 billion yen ($13.3 million) in zero-interest bonds to capitalize on Bitcoin's recent price dip and expand its holdings.
Chinese Crypto Boss Heads for the Poles in a SpaceX Capsule
A four-person crew is about to take off from SpaceX's NASA Kennedy Center in a Dragon capsule, in a world first to orbit Earth's two poles.
How the Trump family took over a crypto firm as it raised hundreds of millions
As World Liberty Financial raised more than half a billion dollars, President Donald Trump’s family took control of the crypto venture and grabbed the lion’s share of those funds, aided by governance ...
Global Stocks Are Getting Crushed. Japan’s Nikkei Entered Correction Territory.
Global stock markets were a sea of red early Monday on fears that all major U.S. trading partners could be hit with 20% tariffs by the Trump administration. Ahead of an April 2 deadline, White House ...
Japan’s FSA Explores New Regulations To Classify Crypto as Financial Products
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is set to propose a significant reclassification of cryptocurrency assets by 2026, according to a report by Nikkei.
Yokohama Corp. North America Announces Organizational Changes
Jeff Barna, president & CEO Yokohama Tire Corporation (YTC) was promoted, and will now also serve as president & CEO of YCNA. ( read original story ...)
Investigation launched after graffiti protesting Israel’s presence at Expo 2025 Osaka found
A police investigation has been launched after graffiti was daubed on a building in Osaka written in protest at Israel's participation in the upcoming Expo 2025 event in the Japanese city. Osakan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Q2 aluminium drops to $182/T on weak demand -sources
The premium for aluminium shipments to Japanese buyers for April to June was set at $182 a metric ton, down 20 per cent from the current quarter, as demand remained dull at home, six sources directly ... ( read original story ...)
Tourists and locals enjoy ‘ephemeral’ Tokyo cherry blossoms
Tourists and Japanese locals marvelled at Tokyo's cherry trees on Monday at the peak of the annual blossom season that traditionally represents fresh starts but also life's fleeting impermanence. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s parliament passes budget day before new fiscal year starts
Japan's parliament passed the budget for fiscal 2025 on Monday, the day before the new financial year starts, after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's minority coalition was forced to revise the $770 ... ( read original story ...)
The Trump Family Advances Its All-Out Crypto Blitz, This Time With Bitcoin Mining
A business led by two of the president’s sons will invest in American Bitcoin, a new mining company controlled by Hut 8.
Crypto Market Plunges Amid Bearish Pressure and Failed Recovery
Bitcoin has pulled back below 82,000, having lost over 6% since Friday, when a sell-off in stock markets dampened enthusiastic sentiment.
Japan’s Nikkei Falls More Than 4% on Tariff Fears
The week got off to a shaky start in Asian markets, where major indexes in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan all dropped at least 3%. Those regions are particularly dependent on exports to the U.S. and ...