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Exclusive – Bessent says BOJ’s Ueda can deliver if Tokyo grants freedom on rates
By David Lawder PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday he was confident that Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda would do "what he needs to do" if granted ... ( read original story ...)
American idiots arrested in Japan for climbing into Punch the Monkey’s zoo enclosure
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Is Punch the Monkey in Danger? Crypto Influencers Arrested in Japan After Storming Enclosure of Viral Japanese Macaque
Two US tourists in costume leapt into a Japanese zoo enclosure, terrifying a troop of macaques made famous online and prompting new security measures, although staff say the animals were not harmed.
Ripple (XRP) News: SBI Group Is Building Japan’s First XRP ETF
ETF on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. SBI Holdings filed two ETF applications with Japan’s Financial Services Agency in August 2025, including what would be the country’s first spot XRP product. The plan ...
Japan’s Ruling Party Pushes On-Chain Finance Plan to Protect Yen
Stablecoins and tokenized deposits could help Japan modernize payments and reduce reliance on foreign rails, the proposal says.
SNU Eye Clinic Korea and Nagoya Eye Clinic Japan Sign Global Vision Correction Partnership
SNU Eye Clinic and Nagoya Eye Clinic partner to strengthen global vision correction care, clinical collaboration, and ... ( read original story ...)
Lithium-ion battery fires in Tokyo hit record high in 2025
Firefighting authorities in Tokyo say a record-high number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries were reported in the Japanese capital last year. ( read original story ...)
Bear attack among suspected causes after body found in Tokyo mountain area
Part of a dead body has been discovered in a mountain area of western Tokyo, with footprints nearby belonging to what appears to be a large animal. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo Is a New Kind of Long-Haul Market
One of the problems that has long plagued airlines in their long-haul networks is what to do with their widebody fleet during the winter. Demand across the Atlantic is enormous in summer — and summer ... ( read original story ...)
Uber Drift Is Giving Travellers Rare Access To Tokyo’s Most Elusive Car Culture
Uber Drift launches in Tokyo with luxury transfers, professional drifting sessions, and exclusive access to Japan’s iconic car culture. ( read original story ...)
Clear panels unveil remains of old railway on Yokohama’s ‘Kishamichi’ promenade
YOKOHAMA -- Visitors to a promenade in this city's Naka Ward can now glimpse previously hidden parts of an old railway line that linked JR Sakuragicho･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business visa for Indians: Short-term or long haul, everything you need to know
For Indian nationals, a Japan business visa falls into two categories: a Short-Term Business Visa for those attending meetings, conferences, or trade events, and a Business Manager Visa for those seek ... ( read original story ...)
Mark Cuban said he was ‘crucified’ for backing crypto regulation—now the billionaire says ‘every major player’ is pushing to get it done
Billionaire investor and television celebrity Mark Cuban expressed support for regulation in emerging sectors on Monday, recalling the criticism he received for calling for rules for the ...
Japan’s solid Q1 GDP faces reality check as Iran war threatens economy
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 19 (Reuters) - Japan's economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter on solid exports and consumption, data showed, though momentum will face a severe test as the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court nixes suit by elite girls’ school over high-rise condo plan next door
TOKYO -- The Tokyo District Court on May 18 dismissed a lawsuit filed by the educational corporation operating Oin Junior and Senior High School, one ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)