Bryan Washington’s third novel, “Palaver,” finds a mother traveling to Japan to try to mend her relationship with her estranged son. ( read original story ...)
SoftBank’s $1.3B AI Power Play: OpenAI Deal, Nvidia Chips, and a U.S. IPO on Deck
Japan's tech giant doubles down on AI with OpenAI services, PayPay IPO ambitions, and a hunt for Nvidia's next-gen chips.
The Weirdest Traffic Light in the World Only Turns Green Once a Year
On a small island off the coast of Nagoya, Japan, one traffic light follows an unusual schedule of turning green just once every year. The place is Himakajima, a fishing community with roughly 2,000 ... ( read original story ...)
Japan deploys army to fight bears
The threats from bears aren’t only physical. Japan’s NHK news outlet reported that in one recent instance, bears devoured over 200 apples from a local orchard. “My heart is broken,” the farm’s operator told NHK. ( read original story ...)
Why Nepal grows Japan’s cash
Farmers in Nepal, one of Asia's poorest countries, harvest the shrub for Japan's money supply. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Cryptocurrency Tax Reform Spurs $33 Billion Investment Revival
In November 2025, Japan's cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant turnaround, spurred by a tax overhaul that attracted a $33 billion influx from investors ...
Here’s what crypto pros say is next for bitcoin after its tumble into bear market territory
Bitcoin extended its October losses into the new month, dipping into bear market territory. The outlook is still upbeat, but pros say expect volatility.
Crypto markets reel amid Supreme Court hearing on Trump tariffs
Notably, the Supreme Court hearing on the tariff case isn't alone responsible for the volatility in the crypto market. In fact, the market has been bleeding for the last month since Trump threatened ...
Japan Deploys Military Forces After Spate of Bear Attacks
Japan says it is dispatching its military after a spate of bear attacks, including one that left a woman dead last week. It was the 12th fatal bear attack of the year—the highest number on record ... ( read original story ...)
NEXT Oncology Expands to Japan in Joint Venture Partnership With Kansai Medical University
NEXT Oncology, an Avacare business, has expanded its services to Asia through a strategic partnership with Kansai Medical University in Osaka, Japan. Under the guidance of Dr. Toshio Shimizu as the ... ( read original story ...)
SoftBank chases actual revenue with OpenAI in corporate Japan
The two companies are still fine-tuning the products they are co-developing for Japanese enterprises Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Draws $100 Million Bitcoin-Backed Loan to Buy More Bitcoin
Metaplanet just tapped its $100 million Bitcoin-backed credit line to scoop up more bitcoin — doubling down as markets wobble.
Analyst says crypto must face ‘flushout’ before next rally
The crypto market may be approaching the final phase of a retail “flushout,” according to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. Speaking in a Nov. 4 interview on CNBC Crypto, Hougan described ...
Japan’s Nikkei 225 tanks over 2% as Asia markets drop amid AI valuation concerns
The Nikkei lost 4.65%, while the Topix was down more than 3%. Shares in Japan's SoftBank Group plunged more than 14% Wednesday amid a broader drop in Asian AI-linked companies, tracking declines in ...
Japan’s Nikkei 225 slumps 4%, led by losses in tech sector
Chip-related stocks faced strong selling pressure following overnight falls in U.S. high-tech shares, amid growing caution over recent sharp gains in AI-related equities.
Largest Supermoon of Year Lights Up Night Sky 2
On November 5, the largest full moon of the year, or supermoon, illuminated the night sky. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “@torakichi0831 via Spectee”. Video Location: Sapporo, Hokkaido, ... ( read original story ...)