Yokohama Tire returns to King of the Hammers as EMC title sponsor, with a full driver lineup competing on Geolandar tires. ( read original story ...)
Port of Tokyo: Japan’s Leading Turnaround Port, Welcoming Cruise Ships at Two Terminals
Located in Japan's capital, the Port of Tokyo is now poised to make a significant leap forward as a cruise ship hub. In 2025, Harumi Cruise Terminal opened at the Port of Tokyo, commencing the ... ( read original story ...)
Strategy slides after bitcoin briefly dips below crypto firm’s key breakeven level
Bitcoin fell as low as about $74,500 early Monday, dipping below Strategy's average purchase price of $76,052 per token.
Japan retrieves rare earth-rich mud from seabed to lower reliance on China
Japan said Monday it has successfully drilled and retrieved deep-sea sediment containing rare earth minerals from the seabed near a remote island, as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on China. ( read original story ...)
Japan sets up ’24/7′ task force to combat online abuse during Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
MILAN (AP) — The Japanese Olympic Committee has set up a special task force to monitor and deal with online abuse round the clock during the Milan Cortina Winter Games. The move comes after several ... ( read original story ...)
Trump family crypto firm sold major stake to UAE investment firm
The investment, worth a reported $500 million, gave Emirati-backed investors a 49 percent stake in World Liberty Financial, a Trump crypto company.
Japan pursues rare earths to reduce China dependence
Rare earths are vital for defense and the energy transition, but China accounts for about three-fifths of global mining and 91% of refined output, and, after a recent diplomatic spat, Beijing banned ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s top business lobby invites activist fund Elliott for governance talks
Japan's biggest business lobby, Keidanren, has invited activist investor Elliott Investment Management to a private meeting on March 5 to discuss issues of corporate governance, it told member firms ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Osaka on Japan’s fastest Shinkansen bullet train | Hotel Universal Port Vita | Japan vlog
Join this Japan vlog as you travel from Tokyo to Osaka on Japan’s fastest Shinkansen bullet train, enjoying smooth high-speed rail comfort and iconic views along the way. The adventure continues with ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin’s crash exposes painful truth – crypto market still dances to BTC’s tune
Despite thousands of alternative tokens and institutional adoption, crypto markets in 2026 still largely move in lockstep with bitcoin, offering little real diversification.
Japan’s TDK says affected by China rare earth curbs, making diversification push
TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan components manufacturer TDK said on Monday that it is being affected by Chinese export restrictions on rare earths and is taking steps to diversify its procurement ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese organized crime networks moved $16 billion in crypto in 2025, according to report
A report published on Tuesday has found Chinese organized crime networks to be laundering massive volumes of illicit funds through
Sapporo mistakenly issues general election ballots to twin brother at early voting station
SAPPORO -- An official of this northern Japan city mistakenly issued ballot papers to a man in his 30s at an early voting station for the House of Rep･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Takaichi’s party poised for landslide victory, poll shows
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is likely to score a landslide victory in next week's lower house election, a survey by the Asahi newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
Japan discovers rare earths in deep-sea sediment
The country says the test mission was the world’s first attempt to tap deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000m. ( read original story ...)
Emails Show Even Epstein Thought Crypto Pumps are Unethical
In 2018, Epstein wrote that because he is "high profile" he had concerns about the "questionable ethics" of crypto pumps if he was involved.