A former Michigan State basketball star has signed with a professional deal with a team from Japan. It was announced on Thursday that former Spartans star Aaron Henry has signed with the Nagoya ... ( read original story ...)
Local leaders slam delayed disclosure of PFAS leak at Air Force base in Tokyo
U.S. officials confirmed that about 250 gallons of PFAS contaminated water leaked at Yokota Air Base in 2023, a disclosure that is drawing sharp criticism from local governments for coming more than ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bad guys doing good’: Star Wars villains pick up trash in Tokyo’s Shinjuku
TOKYO -- Villains from the "Star Wars" movie franchise suddenly appeared in the neon-lit streets of Tokyo's Kabukicho nightlife district in a recent event. But instead of wielding lightsabers or ... ( read original story ...)
Akazawa sees a deal with U.S. sparing Japan from higher car levies
"If we reach a deal it should secure special treatment for Japan," the country's trade negotiator said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: India moves to conserve its rare earths, seeks halt to Japan exports, sources say
India has asked state-run miner IREL to suspend a 13-year-old agreement on rare earth exports to Japan and to safeguard supplies for domestic needs, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, ( read original story ...)
1%, 8%, zilch? How much is too much (or not enough) crypto for your portfolio?
Financial planners and wealth management leaders discuss the role digital assets should play in your investment strategy right now, if at all ...
Suspects in New York City crypto torture case plead not guilty to kidnapping and assault
The suspects, both handcuffed and in jumpsuits, were arraigned in a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday after a grand jury indicted them on a dozen charges.
“Sell America” is getting investors excited about Europe and Japan after years of slumber
Growth outlook for Europe is bolstered by government and defense spending. Meanwhile, Japan is at a turning point after decades of deflation. ( read original story ...)
ANA Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Yokohama–Mumbai Sister City Ties
This year marks a significant milestone in the friendship between Japan and India, as 2025 commemorates the 60th anniversary of the sister city association between Yokohama and Mumbai, officially ... ( read original story ...)
Two months on, Osaka Expo organizer struggles to improve experience as crowds grow
Now, two months after the expo’s gates opened on Osaka’s Yumeshima island, organizers have a different problem on their hands: how to improve the guest experience despite swelling attendance figures. ( read original story ...)
Top 7 Tourist Destinations in Japan’s Osaka
Beyond the excitement of the football match, Osaka stands out as a vibrant metropolis offering a diverse array of tourist destinations. ( read original story ...)
Iconic Ghibli films come to life in 3D at the studio’s sculpture exhibition in Tokyo
Explore the extraordinary worlds of ‘Totoro’, ‘Spirited Away’, ‘Porco Rosso’ and many more beloved Studio Ghibli movies at Tennozu Isle this summer ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Remixpoint scoops up 887.3M JPY in BTC, aiming for 1,000 coins amid company pivot
Japan's publicly listed energy solutions firm Remixpoint has announced a crypto pivot for the company, after scooping up roughly 55.6 BTC on June 11. The ...
SBI Shinsei Bank Eyes Tokyo Stock Exchange Relisting with $10.5B Valuation
SBI Shinsei Bank, a subsidiary of Japans SBI Holdings, is preparing to file for a relisting on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) as early as July, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The ...
Japan’s Treasury holdings not a topic at Bessent meetings, Kato says
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday he had not specifically discussed Japan's $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S. Treasury securities during past ...
Crypto influencer Anthony Pompliano set to launch bitcoin-buying vehicle
Anthony Pompliano, one of America’s most prominent crypto influencers, is set to be installed as chief executive of a publicly traded company that is raising $750mn to fund a bitcoin buying spree.