May 21 (Reuters) - Japanese exports rose for an eighth straight month in April, government data showed on Thursday, reflecting resilient global demand despite major supply disruptions caused by the U. ( read original story ...)
Japan moves to reshape moral education for AI era
Japan plans to revise elementary and middle school moral education courses to address ethical decision-making and responsibility in the age of AI. ( read original story ...)
Japan exports surge 14.8% in April as chip shipments jump despite Iran war disruptions
Japan’s exports rose 14.8 per cent in April, beating forecasts as semiconductor shipments surged despite supply disruptions and rising energy costs linked to the Iran conflict ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Bar Stars Turn West Village Basement Into Wasabi G&T Hideout
Tonight, the West Village adds a new subterranean hangout to its roster: Love Thy Neighbor. The curvy, tan all-day dining and cocktail spot is opening at 55 Christopher Street, in the longtime home of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Partners with the Velocity Invitational
SANTA ANA, CA – Yokohama Tire is a new partner of the Velocity Invitational, North America’s premier motorsport and lifestyle festival, held May 29-31 at Sonoma Raceway in Northern California. The ... ( read original story ...)
US targets Iran’s $7.7 billion crypto network tied to regime operations
The Treasury Department has frozen nearly half a billion dollars in crypto tied to Iran as Tehran reportedly controls $7.7 billion in digital assets.
Bitcoin Depot files for bankruptcy as crypto ATMs go offline
Alex Holmes, who has led the company since March, cited “stringent compliance obligations” from states, increasing litigation and tougher transaction limits.
Japan Stocks Slide 4.3% As Bond Yields Hit 30-Year High
Japan's 10-year yield rose to 2.8%, raising concerns over borrowing costs, corporate earnings, and concentrated chip-driven market gains.
The world’s first Pokémon-themed airport is opening in Japan this summer
The world’s first Pokémon-themed airport will open this summer in aid of supporting children affected by a disastrous earthquake two years ago. The regional Noto Satoyama airport in Japan announced that on 7 July, ( read original story ...)
NCA Reveals the Number of American Crypto Holders as CLARITY Act Hits Senate Floor
NCA says 67 million Americans hold crypto as the CLARITY Act advances toward a Senate floor vote on regulatory rules.
Japan’s Crypto Revolution: 20% Tax Rate and Institutional ETF Gateway
Japan is executing the most consequential crypto regulatory pivot in Asia. The country that once taxed crypto gains at up to 55%, which drove liquidity offshore and cemented its reputation as a ...
Coco Gauff shows off new hair, Naomi Osaka flaunts Haiti heritage, Elena Rybakina goes sightseeing: What the WTA stars are upto before French Open
Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Elena Rybakina are among the WTA stars who are aiming to make a mark at the 2026 French Open. ( read original story ...)
Killing in Japan Stirs Fear of New Crime Rings That Recruit the Vulnerable
Four teenage boys were arrested in the killing of a woman at her home. The police say they might have been directed by a new type of transient criminal network known as tokuryu. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo looks calm until the final seconds change everything
You experience a memorable moment in Tokyo that starts off ordinary before taking a surprising and unforgettable turn by the end. #Tokyo #TravelMoments #Unexpected ... ( read original story ...)
Korea-Japan business leaders back CPTPP bid
Koo Ja-yeol, chairman of the Korea-Japan Economic Association and LS Group’s board chairman, said at a press conference following the Korea-Japan Economic Conference in Tokyo on the 20th, “As the ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai knife attack injures three, including two Japanese; Tokyo seeks safety assurances from China
A knife attack in Shanghai injured two Japanese citizens and one Chinese national, prompting Tokyo to demand safety assurances amid worsening diplomatic tensions between China and Japan over ... ( read original story ...)