Japan is an ocean, 6,397 nautical miles, and a world away from the Detroit. From kei cars to pickup trucks, how the world's third-biggest car market looks different. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber breaks ground on hose factory expansion in Mexico
Yokohama broke ground or a major expansion at its automotive hose facility in Mexico, with plans to nearly double the location's footprint. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama public school’s esports class more than just gaming
YOKOHAMA—The Yokohama municipal government will start offering esports classes at a city-run high school next spring, allowing third-year students to earn credits by learning about the video gaming ... ( read original story ...)
In Tokyo, Trump and Takaichi bonded over a mutual friend – and a mutual enemy
During their first bilateral meeting in Tokyo, Donald Trump and Sanae Takaichi looked more like old friends than world leaders. ( read original story ...)
Trump claims Biden ‘switched totally’ to support crypto after losing voter support
Donald Trump said that Joe Biden’s administration “switched totally” on crypto policy after realizing Trump’s voter advantage.
Major crypto hack after Halloween stuns investors
Halloween’s scare came late for the crypto industry. Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Balancer (BAL) has been hit by one of the biggest crypto hacks of 2025, with more than $116 million stolen ...
How Trump’s Tariffs Crashed the Crypto Market — What It Means for You
Following President Donald Trump’s threat in early October that he would impose a 100% on imports from China to America, crypto markets crashed as a result. As the rollercoaster of Trump’s ...
Dodgers’ extra-innings win sparks celebration and pride across Tokyo
As the final out was recorded in Toronto, a roar erupted not only from Dodger Stadium but from bars, cafés and newsstands across Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Top Crypto Exchanges in Japan for 2025
Overview: The top crypto exchanges in Japan for 2025 are regulated under Japanese law and offer support for JPY fiat currency.Features to look for include credi ...
Torso believed to be of woman found in Yokohama, foul play suspected
The headless torso of a woman was found floating off Yokohama over the weekend, and police are investigating it as a possible case of foul ... ( read original story ...)
Police say 1999 killing of Nagoya housewife most likely premeditated
Police in Aichi believe a woman arrested last week over the killing of a 32-year-old housewife had attacked her immediately after she opened her front door. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new leader Takaichi says she wants to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she wants to hold a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un – something no Japanese leader has done in more than 20 years. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Allow Crypto Exchanges to Tap Global Capital Pools
Hong Kong plans to ease rules to encourage crypto trading activity in the city, its top market regulator said.
Bombshell report reveals Trump family earned more than $800m from crypto assets
A shocking new report alleges Donald Trump's family earned more than $800 million from sales of crypto assets in the first half of 2025 alone. Much of this cash came from foreign sources as Trump's ...
‘No idea who he is’, says Trump after pardoning crypto tycoon
Trump added that he did not recall meeting Zhao and had "no idea who he is", only that he had been told that the businessman was a victim of a "witch hunt" by the administration of former US president ...
Japanese woman arrested for 1999 murder says she lived in constant fear of being caught
A 69-year-old woman arrested for a 1999 murder in Nagoya, central Japan, told investigators that she had long feared being caught and felt depressed each year as the anniversary of the killing ... ( read original story ...)