The U.S. found out this year that China could use its chokehold on rare-earth minerals as a coercive tool. For Japan, it was déjà vu: It had been the victim 15 years earlier. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba Signals Intent to Stay On Despite Calls to Quit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba signaled he intends to stay in office despite a growing number of calls within the ruling party for him to step down after an election setback last week. ( read original story ...)
The head of crypto at Visa tells us why the payments giant isn’t worried about stablecoins
As stablecoin momentum surges, Visa's head of crypto says he isn't worried about disruptions to traditional payments systems.
Best Crypto Portfolio Tracker Apps in 2025
Keeping track of cryptocurrencies is not as easy as it used to be. People now invest in coins, tokens, NFTs, and even put money in different DeFi apps. Everythi ...
NJPW G1 Climax 35 live results: Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Ryohei Oiwa
NJPW G1 Climax 35 continues today in Nagoya with a show featuring five A Block matches. In the main event, company president Hiroshi Tanahashi faces the up and coming Ryohei Oiwa in a matchup of two ... ( read original story ...)
Shopping for Japanese Real Estate Online | News, Sports, Jobs …
According to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as of 2024, Japan’s average land prices have been increasing for 3 years in a row. Property values in Tokyo were ... ( read original story ...)
Top catalysts for the Nikkei 225 Index this week
The Nikkei 225 Index continued its strong bull run this month, reaching a high of ¥42,030, its highest level since July 10.
Where Are Makita’s Power Tools Made, And Who Owns The Company Today?
Makita is one of the most recognizable brands in tools today thanks to a global presence, but where exactly are its many factories located? ( read original story ...)
25-yr-old singles need approx. $2K per month to live ‘normally’ in Tokyo’s Setagaya: study
A single 25-year-old needs a minimum of just under 300,000 yen (about $2,030) to live a modest but ordinary life in the capital's Setagaya Wa・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Will Restaurants Survive COVID-19?
MUNCHIES asked chefs from around the US what their restaurants would need to survive the coronavirus pandemic. In their own words, chefs describe their frustrations with the recently passed CARES Act ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka gears up for the 2025 World Expo with memories of hosting a half …
But in Osaka, many older residents say such events are more necessary than ever. Many retain vivid memories of the 1970 Expo. They remember schoolchildren attending multiple times, particularly ...
This is the first time in three years that Fujinami returned to the stadium, bringing spectators to …
"I've never seen anything like this before." This is what an official of the Yokohama BayStars said in an interview with Japanese media about the second-tier game against the Chiba Lotte Marines on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Investors Brace for BOJ, Earnings After Trump-Fueled Rally
Investors, finally having some good news, seemed to largely ignore thorny questions about the details of the trade deal, let alone the tenuous position of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba following a ... ( read original story ...)
A Japanese AI Firm Plans to Buy 3,000 Bitcoin Over Next 12 Months
The decision to invest in bitcoin was driven by the depreciation of fiat currencies, rising global financial uncertainty, and a to diversify its asset portfolio.
Half of Japanese detainees in China convicted of espionage
TOKYO -- Nine out of 17 Japanese nationals detained by Chinese authorities since an anti-espionage law went into effect in 2014 were found to have provided information to Japan's intelligence agency ...
16-Year-Old Japanese Track Phenom Sorato Shimizu Bursts Onto The Scene With Blazing Fast World Record
Sorato Shimizu is a name to know in track and field. The 16-year-old sprinter hails from Japan and will very soon be running alongside the best runners in ... ( read original story ...)