Netflix reboots the 1975 classic 'Bullet Train' with unprecedented access to Japan's bullet trains, and a star-studded cast led by Tsuyoshi Kusanagi. ( read original story ...)
Historic red brick building in Sapporo to rent spaces for weddings, events
Couples will soon have the chance to hold their weddings at the Red Brick Office, a national important cultural property in this northern J ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet acquires 330 Bitcoin worth $28 million
Metaplanet has added an additional 330 Bitcoins, which equates to $28 million. The Japanese investment firm wants to add 21,000 Bitcoins by 2026.
Metaplanet Continues Bitcoin Buying Spree, Adding $28 Million in BTC to Holdings
Japanese Bitcoin investment company Metaplanet now owns over $422 million in Bitcoin after announcing another buy Monday.
Warren Buffett once called Japan uninvestable—now he’s $23B deep. Why? Interest rates
Warren Buffett told a classroom full of business students in Florida in 1998 that Japan made no sense to him as an investor. He said Berkshire Hathaway could ...
Crypto’s Fresh $5 Billion Disaster
Mantra’s OM token looked great: up over 800% year‑on‑year, a fresh $108 million ecosystem fund and a $1 billion Dubai real‑estate deal (Mantra is a blockchain for tokenizing physical assets like ...
Crypto firms gave $18M to Trump’s inauguration, Ripple’s $4.9M gift was second biggest overall
Ripple's $4.9 million was the second largest donation to the president's fund. Only Pilgrim's, a poultry producer, outspent the crypto firm.
Toyota, Daimler near merger of truck units, Nikkei Asia reports
(Reuters) -Toyota Motor unit Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, a subsidiary of Germany's Daimler Truck, are moving to finalize a merger agreement, Nikkei Asia reported on Tuesday. The two ...
BOJ likely to keep rate-hike signal intact despite Trump tariff risks, sources say
The Bank of Japan is expected to signal next week that risks from higher U.S. tariffs will not derail a cycle of rising wages and inflation seen as crucial to keep raising interest rates, said four ...
Toyota, Daimler near merger of truck units, eyeing Tokyo listing
TOKYO/NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor unit Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus, a subsidiary of Germany's Daimler Truck, are moving to finalize a merger agreement, Nikkei has learned. ( read original story ...)
3 Best Meme Coins to Buy Now: Moo Deng, Osaka Protocol, and a Whitelist Open to All and Sundry
What if the next meme coin to explode is already hiding in plain sight—but only a lucky few know about it? Meme coins have clawed their way back into the spotlight in 2025, and once again, early ... ( read original story ...)
Panasonic supplies facial recognition to Osaka Expo 2025 for staff access
The company is providing admission credential cards (AD Cards) and a facial recognition system to manage the access of staff during the event. ( read original story ...)
World Expo: CM pitches investment opportunities in T to Japanese firms
Hyderabad: Chief minister Revanth Reddy on Monday made a strong pitch for investments in Telangana by Japanese firms, explaining the investment opport. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Tops $400M in Bitcoin Holdings with New $28M Purchase
Metaplanet surpasses $400 million in Bitcoin holdings after acquiring 330 BTC for $28M, making it Asia's largest corporate holder and the 10th-largest globally.
Tokyo’s Metaplanet Bolsters Bitcoin (BTC) Holdings with $28.2M Purchase, Maintaining Position as Asia’s Top Corporate Holder
Tokyo-based Metaplanet has acquired an additional 330 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at $28.2 million, marking its third purchase this month.
Metaplanet Increases Bitcoin Holdings Past $400M With Its Latest $28M Acquisition
Metaplanet buys 330 BTC for $28.2M, raising total to 4,855 BTC. Now Asia’s largest and world’s 10th-largest public BTC holder. Aims to reach 21,000 BTC by 2026 despite market uncertainty. A notable ...