Animoca Brands Japan has partnered with RootstockLabs to introduce Bitcoin-native decentralized finance (DeFi) tools to Japanese corporations and institutions. The collaboration aims to localize and ...
Snowbound: Travelers Stranded in Sapporo and New Chitose Airport
This month, Sapporo and New Chitose Airport faced significant disruptions due to a series of snowstorms, leaving thousands stranded. In this article, we will explore the impact of these weather events ... ( read original story ...)
Japan court again convicts man of role in daughter’s beheading murder case
A Japanese high court on Tuesday sentenced a 62-year-old man to one year in prison, suspended for three years, in connection with a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s financial watchdog opens public feedback on digital payment and crypto oversight
Japan's FSA seeks public input on 2025's Japan crypto framework, impacting regulations on crypto services and payment instruments.
Don’t Miss This New Crypto Tax Form Before You File Your Tax Return in 2026
Reporting your digital asset income has changed this year. Learn how the new IRS rules will affect your tax filing and why recordkeeping is more critical than ever.
This garage in Nagoya takes regular Japanese cars and turns them into classics
Fancy an icon but short a few million? There’s a garage in Japan that could well be the answer to your dreams ... ( read original story ...)
Russia and China ramp up military surveillance against Japan
Russia and China have regularly dispatched forces to waters and airspace around Japanese territory. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Metaplanet Takes $680M Accounting Hit on Bitcoin Holdings
Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet reported a 104.6 billion yen ($680 million) impairment on its Bitcoin holdings, reflecting the impact of last year’s market downturn on the value of its ...
Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
TOKYO/BEIJING, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan's strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse if Tokyo were to turn away from a conflict in Taiwan, but distanced herself ... ( read original story ...)
Drills held at Tokyo shrine on fire prevention day
TOKYO -- The Tokyo Fire Department held evacuation guidance and fire extinguishing drills at a shrine here on Jan. 26, Fire Prevention Day for Cultura･･･ ( read original story ...)
Japan business lobby warns of tariff impact as wage talks start
The head of Japan’s biggest business lobby said he expects businesses to maintain wage hike momentum to a certain extent during the talks despite some 'clearly very tough factors.” ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka ‘still processing’ withdrawing from Australian Open
Naomi Osaka is getting vulnerable about leaving the Australian Open due to suffering from abdominal pain before her match. ( read original story ...)
Long lines form at JR Sapporo Station after train services suspended in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
On January 25, 2026, in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, @rai_chee shared a video showing long queues at JR Sapporo Station following major service disruptions caused by heavy snowfall. In the video, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s leader faces balancing act on yen ahead of election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi kicks off her election campaign with an overriding goal: Get past the Feb. 8 vote without markets blowing up. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin crashed 30% after the last yen intervention, but there’s a catch
Bitcoin (BTC) may face another sharp sell-off if growing talk of a Japanese yen (JPY) intervention turns into action, with past intervention episodes coinciding with 30% drawdowns in BTC price. Key ...
Bitcoin in Focus as Yen Surges on NY Fed Rate Check: What’s Next?
Bitcoin remains range-bound as the New York Fed’s intervention in the yen triggers a global carry trade unwind and sparks a flight to gold.