Thai hospitality management company Centara Hotels & Resorts is slated to expand its presence in Japan in the second quarter of this year. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin ETFs in Japan: why the FSA’s next move could reshape retail investing
Japan could list its first bitcoin & crypto ETFs by 2028 as the FSA plans new rules to expand retail access & tighten investor safeguards.
Metaplanet raises 2026 outlook as Bitcoin write-down tops $680M
Metaplanet lifts 2025 guidance and nearly doubles its 2026 outlook, even as a non‑cash Bitcoin impairment of about $680 million pushes it into a deep annual loss.
Tokyo Apartment Prices Hit Record on Tight Supply, Surging Building Costs
Tokyo’s new condominium prices rose to a record in 2025, driven by ballooning construction costs, supply constraints and more expensive luxury apartments hitting the market. ( read original story ...)
Japan Bond Crash Unleashes a $7 Trillion Risk for Global Markets
As the country hurtles towards the snap election called by Prime Minister Takaichi, more unpredictable and violent price swings are expected ( read original story ...)
Japan Set to Launch First Crypto ETFs as Early as 2028: Nikkei
Japan plans to launch its first crypto ETFs by 2028, opening regulated Bitcoin access for retail investors as the FSA strengthens safeguards.
Japan plans framework that could permit crypto ETFs by 2028: Nikkei
Japan’s financial regulator is weighing potential rule changes that could pave the way for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with local media reporting that 2028 is being discussed as an ...
Japan party leaders clash over consumption tax, foreigner rules
TOKYO -- Japan's political leaders clashed in a debate on Monday over issues such as easing rising living costs and managing the growing number of foreign residents in the country, exposing divisions ahead of a lower house election expected to be fought largely on tax policy and social cohesion. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Allow Crypto ETFs by 2028 as Asia Competition Heats Up
Japan plans to legalize crypto ETFs by 2028 with a tax cut from 55% to 20%, as Asian markets race to develop regulated digital asset products.
Japan signals path to crypto ETF approval by 2028
Japan plans to approve crypto ETFs by 2028.
Naomi Osaka Withdraws from Australian Open Due to Injury: ‘Having to Stop Here Breaks My Heart’
"I can't risk doing any further damage," said Osaka as she confirmed her withdrawal in an Instagram post on Jan. 24 ... ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow strands 7,000 travelers at Hokkaido’s ‘landlocked’ New Chitose Airport
Heavy snowfall brought the transportation network around Hokkaido's New Chitose Airport to a near standstill on Jan. 25, leaving approximately 7,000 p･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Sapporo, Mizuno create beer-like drink to quench workout thirsts
Sapporo Breweries Ltd. and sporting goods maker Mizuno Corp. have produced a beer-like beverage for sports-minded people who may feel guilty about quenching their thirst with booze after a workout. ( read original story ...)
Iconic crypto marketplace shuts down, users fear losing millions
But as NFT speculation cooled and volumes collapsed, the platform’s momentum faded. In April 2024, Nifty Gateway exited the traditional marketplace business and rebranded as Nifty Gateway Studio, ...
GVB wraps up One Guam Roadshow 2026 in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka
The Guam Visitors Bureau wrapped up its One Guam Roadshow 2026 in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka, officially launching its initiatives for the Japan market this year, GVB said in a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to closely coordinate with US on foreign exchange, top currency diplomat says
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Japan's top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Monday the government will maintain close coordination with the United States on foreign exchange and ... ( read original story ...)