Part one UPON invitation of the Japan MICE Expo Executive Committee, of which my long-time friend and colleague, Shogo Kaneda, is a member, I attended for the second consecutive year the “Japan MICE ... ( read original story ...)
Analyst warns key Fed decision could reprice crypto after Michael Burry’s alert
The Federal Reserve is about to flip the liquidity switch back on, and crypto may be one of the first places it shows up.
Crypto mogul Do Kwon to be sentenced for misleading investors who lost billions
Cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon is scheduled to be sentenced for misleading investors who lost billions when his company’s crypto ecosystem collapsed in 2022 ...
Nikkei 225 Slips As SoftBank Slump And BOJ Hike Fear Pressure Tech Stocks
SoftBank drops 7% after Oracle fallout. Nikkei closes 0.9% lower at 50,149. BOJ hike concerns add pressure to tech and export names. Read more here.
Naomi Osaka rewears one of her iconic tennis outfits
Rewears are notoriously tricky. Most stars quietly retire their outfits. Naomi, meanwhile, strolls into Madison Square Garden and proves that lightning can indeed strike twice, especially if you're ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. and Japan flex military muscles in a show of force amid Tokyo’s feud with Beijing
This follows joint drills by Chinese and Russian strategic bombers and fighters on Tuesday that prompted Japan and South Korea to scramble planes to monitor them. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire renews commitment to responsible off-road recreation with Tread Lightly! Partnership
Yokohama Tire is extending its support for responsible outdoor recreation, announcing a renewed partnership with Tread Lightly! for the third consecutive year. The collaboration with the U.S.-based ... ( read original story ...)
Here’s What to Know About Japan’s Mega Quake Advisory
Japan’s government says that the chances of a magnitude 8 earthquake have increased. Scientists can’t predict when one will strike, but it represents a meaningful jump over typical odds. ( read original story ...)
China bans another emerging tech after blanket crypto ban
China’s explicit ban on RWA tokenization arrives just as the global sector surpasses $30 billion in tokenized assets led by funds such as BlackRock’s $2 billion BUIDL.
Japan’s Yokohama widens rollout of food waste vending machines as Tokyo pushes to curb emissions
New station units offer unsold bakery items at reduced prices, part of Yokohama’s growing push to divert food waste under Japan’s climate goals. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber advances global research on leaf fall disease prevention
Yokohama Rubber has been participating as a cooperating corporation since the project was launched in 2020 and since 2024 has been studying the effect of pesticides selected through a screening ... ( read original story ...)
US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China–Russia drills, Tokyo says
U.S. nuclear-capable bombers flew over the Sea of Japan alongside Japanese fighter jets on Wednesday, Tokyo said, in a show of force following Chinese and Russian drills in the skies and seas around ... ( read original story ...)
Japan companies see strained China ties as top 2026 risk; expert says Takaichi’s wrongful remarks inflict damage on Japanese firms
A Reuters survey released on Thursday showed that Japanese companies said strained diplomatic relations with China are their primary concern as they head into 2026, followed closely by US trade ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto mogul Do Kwon to be sentenced for misleading investors who lost billions in stablecoin crash
Cryptocurrency mogul Do Kwon is scheduled to be sentenced for misleading investors who lost billions when his company’s crypto ecosystem collapsed in 2022.
How Japan Built a Rare-Earth Supply Chain Without China
The 15-year effort by Japan is a model for countries now scrambling to reduce their dependence on Beijing’s critical metals. ( read original story ...)
U.S. backs Japan in dispute with China over radar incident
It is the first time the U.S. has criticized China for aiming radars at Japanese military aircraft as the diplomatic spat between Beijing and Tokyo shows no sign of easing. ( read original story ...)