Japan's top currency diplomat Masato Kanda said on Wednesday authorities were ready to take appropriate action if excessive moves were seen in the exchange-rate market. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin surges to new all-time highs in 14 countries amid economic turmoil
Bitcoin’s recent surge in value reflects its growing acceptance and adoption worldwide. The 14 countries witnessing record-breaking highs include Japan, Argentina, Laos, Congo, Ghana, Turkey, Burundi, ...
Japan Positioned as Global Leader in Compliant Crypto Payments, Says Report
Japan is a global leader in compliant crypto payment services, according to a report published today by independent finance news outlet FinanceFeeds. The ...
Japan’s young people refuse to tie the knot as marriages hit a 90-year low
Analysts said that economic challenges paired with struggles of finding a partner during the height of COVID-19 have created a “marriage ice age” in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin ETFs see record high trading volumes as retail investors jump on crypto rally
The new bitcoin funds have seen their trading volume surge this week as the cryptocurrency continues to climb. The highly active market around these funds is likely a sign that retail traders are ...
Organisers keen on cricket in 2026 Asian Games despite venue woes
NEW DELHI, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is eager to have cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and is exploring the idea of converting a baseball stadium in Nagoya for this ... ( read original story ...)
Education: Baltimore Goes to Tokyo
Baltimore’s Calvert School calls itself “The School That Comes to You.”It operates a mail-order business that sends complete grade-schoolcourses to the isolated and the ... ( read original story ...)
Games-Organisers keen on cricket in 2026 Asian Games despite venue headache
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is eager to have cricket at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and is exploring the idea of converting a baseball stadium in Nagoya for this purpose. ( read original story ...)
Japan Sounds Alarm on Population Crisis: ‘Last Chance To Reverse the Trend’
Japan's births are down by 5.1 percent to a neew low of 758,631, a new lowthe country's health ministry said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Drone aims to examine Japan’s damaged Fukushima nuclear reactor for the first time
A tiny drone was flown into a damaged reactor at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan, aiming to examine areas where previous robots couldn't reach. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Peaks To All-Time High In 3 More Currencies, 18% Left To USD Peak
After touching a peak in currencies like the Japanese Yen in mid-February, Bitcoin's rally to $57,000 has pushed the so-called crypto king to its all-time high levels in many other currencies and very ...
Bitcoin On The Brink: Should You Buy Now Or Wait For A Possible Correction?
In recent days, Bitcoin has reached all-time high values when measured against several currencies, including the Japanese yen, Malaysian ringgit, Indian rupee, Taiwan dollar, South Korean won, Chilean ...
Bitcoin price hits $60,000 as Bernstein analysts outline surprise crypto rally
As the bitcoin price breaks a major milestone today, analysts with Bernstein detailed the rise of a rival coin that has seen its own rally.
Ukraine receives $760 million grant from Japan and Norway
Ukraine received $760 million from Japan and Norway on a non-refundable basis. The funds will be used to partially compensate for state budget expenditures and other expenses, according to the ...
Japan women’s soccer team clinches Olympic spot beating North Korea in rare visit to Tokyo
The Japanese women's soccer team won a spot at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday after beating their North Korean rivals in a match that also marked the first visit by one of its football teams to Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Lindsey Mapplebeck: Japanese tsunami disaster has lessons for UK resilience planning
A few days before, Japan had started 2024 with a 7.6 magnitude earthquake followed by a tsunami measuring 14ft, where over 200 people tragically died. While Japan is no stranger to natural disasters, ... ( read original story ...)