Tokyo police have arrested three Brazilians on suspicion of stealing a Toyota luxury vehicle by possibly using a new method to evade its security system. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo used condo prices hit record high in January
The average price of used condominiums in central Tokyo surged 34.4 percent year-on-year in January to set an all-time high. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise as tech shares gain, yen weakens
Tokyo stocks rose Thursday as some heavyweight technology shares were bought back following their recent lackluster performance, whil ... ( read original story ...)
Formula E CEO eyes big opportunity for circuit with first night race in Tokyo
Prix, the 2026 edition will be a doubleheader held at the Tokyo Street Circuit, around the Big Sight exhibition center by the Tokyo Bay waterfront. ( read original story ...)
Marines suspected of thefts in Tokyo, Hiroshima
Japanese authorities are investigating two U.S. Marines for possible thefts totaling $65,000 or more since last fall, according to Japanese police. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Index rallies after solid Japan data: Will it hit ¥60,000?
The Nikkei 225 Index rose and approached its all-time high, mirroring the performance of American indices like the Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100, which jumped by over 0.50% on Wednesday. The index rose to ...
Japan to finance $600 million Georgia facility, Trump says
A synthetic diamond grit facility is planned in Georgia as part of a trade deal between the U.S. and Japan, according to an announcement from President Donald Trump. A material used by several ...
Chepkirui returns to Nagoya to defend title and chase more glory
Chepkirui announced herself in Nagoya last year with a commanding 2:20:40, outkicking Japan’s Sayaka Sato (2:20:59), while Bahrain’s Eunice Chumba (2:21:35) completed the podium. ( read original story ...)
NZ’s Katherine Camp To Compete In World’s Largest Women’s Marathon — Nagoya Women’s Marathon 2026
The world’s largest women’s marathon will once again present all finishers with a crystal tumbler from the French luxury brand Baccarat. ( read original story ...)
Law firm sues bankrupt crypto company’s committee over fees
Law firm sues the bankrupt crypto firm Rhodium Enterprises' board committee and investor group.
As U.S. Regulators Pave Way For Crypto, Banks Continue To Object
Regulators such as the OCC and CFTC continue to lay a friendly foundation for crypto in the U.S., but banks are pushing back. Here's what's bothering them.
Nikkei rises as shares seen linked to USD550bn US deal jump
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average snapped a four-day losing streak on Wednesday, as shares of companies seen involved in the country’s pledge to invest USD550 billion in US projects jumped. The ...
Fire breaks out in shopping area near Osaka Station, 1 hurt
A fire broke out in a shopping area near Osaka Station in western Japan on Wednesday, leaving a worker at a Japanese skewered chicken ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Jr. calls banking a ‘Ponzi scheme’ that forced family to create crypto business
Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are hosting the World Liberty Forum at the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla., owned by their father, President Donald Trump.
TY AM Group Aims For IPO On Slowing Revenue Growth And High Valuation
TY AM Group seeks an $18.75 million U.S. IPO despite sharply slowing revenue growth and extreme customer concentration. Click here to read why TYAM is a Sell.
Japan travel warning after Hongkonger beaten with beer bottle in Sapporo
A Hongkonger has been beaten on the head with a beer bottle while visiting Sapporo, prompting the Chinese consulate in the Japanese city to again warn against travel to the country amid frayed ... ( read original story ...)