Animated Canadian documentary Endless Cookie claimed the top award at the inaugural Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival (ANIAFF). The festival’s Golden Shachi grand prix award is named ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea stole billions in crypto in 2025, new research says
For the second year in a row, North Korea’s vast cryptocurrency hacking operation has broken its own record, stealing $2.02 billion in 2025, new research says.
Bank of Japan is poised to raise rates to a 30-year high despite economic weakness
Experts say that investors should look for the BOJ's communication around its terminal rate, pace of rate hikes, and the weak yen.
Editor’s Choice Awards: These Yokohama Geolander M/T G003 SxS Tires Are Money
Am's tires to Yokohama's Geolander M/T G003 SxS tire was a risk, as the BFGoodrich KOs were awesome. But between high-speed shredding and the crawling through nasty elk country, these tires are ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Metro will not run all-night trains on 2025-2026 New Year’s Eve
If you plan to party past midnight on New Year’s Day, make sure to arrange alternative transport ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei ends at 3-week low on tech selloff over AI-business outlook
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average ended at a three-week low on Thursday, pressured by heavyweight tech stocks as investors weighed the outlook for artificial intelligence and data centre businesses.
Japan Faces $6-a-Person Lawsuit Over Climate Change Risks
More than 450 people are suing Japan’s government and seeking damages of 1,000 yen ($6) each, alleging one of the world’s top greenhouse gas emitters isn’t doing enough to combat global warming. ( read original story ...)
Dear Life Co., Ltd. acquires income-producing Tokyo property
Dear Life Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:3245) ) has issued an announcement. DEAR LIFE CO., LTD. announced the acquisition of a leased condominium property, ... ( read original story ...)
CVC Moves to Sell FineToday After Shelved IPO
CVC Capital Partners is exploring a sale of Japanese personal care company FineToday after postponing its planned Tokyo IPO.
Japan’s Nikkei slips to 3-week low on tech sell-off over AI-business outlook
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped to a three-week low on Thursday, pressured by heavyweight tech stocks as investors weighed the outlook for artificial intelligence and data centre ...
At Tokyo Zoo, Visitors Fear a Spat With China Will Cost Japan Its Pandas
Pandas have stood for friendship between China and Japan since 1972. But the last two are about to go, and a dispute over Taiwan could get in the way of sending more. ( read original story ...)
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Secures Unprecedented U.S.–Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement
A HISTORIC TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN: Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump announced a landmark economic agreement with Japan—one of America’s closest allies and most important trading ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to expand rules on foreigners’ property purchases: Finance minister
Japan will soon implement new rules regarding real estate transactions. From next April, international buyers looking to acquire homes must report their purchases to the authorities. This step aims to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Property Management Center releases November 2025 operational data
Japan Property Management Center Co.Ltd. ( ($JP:3276) ) just unveiled an announcement. The company announced its monthly operational data for ... ( read original story ...)
How a major convenience store chain became a hub for crypto scams
Circle K has made millions by renting space to crypto ATMs – even amid mounting evidence that the machines are playing a key role in international fraud schemes.
Japan’s $580bn hidden asset? In the back of the cupboard
The country has stored goods worth roughly the combined market cap of its three most globally known corporate names ... ( read original story ...)