Reflecting policymakers' growing confidence that wage growth and inflation are moving in sync, the central bank raised its overnight call rate target to 0.75% from 0.5%. The hike, the BOJ's first ...
What to know about the possible impact of Japan’s rate hike
Global investors are bracing for a hike by the Bank of Japan that may take its key interest rate to a 30-year high.
Bus bound for Hokkaido’s New Chitose Airport catches fire
The driver and approximately 40 passengers evacuated safely. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
82-year-old woman arrested for shoplifting says paying for items is ‘waste of money’
Police in Sapporo have arrested an 82-year-old woman on suspicion of shoplifting five cans of chuhai, mandarin oranges and sashimi from a supermarket. The incident occurred at around 2:30 p.m. on ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka cutting ties with agency she co-founded
Tennis player Naomi Osaka is parting ways with her longtime agent, Stuart Duguid, and the agency they co-founded three years ago, Evolve. ( read original story ...)
Final Fantasy VII Boards the Shinkansen in a Square Enix and JR Central Collaboration
Square Enix and JR Central have teamed up to deliver a Final Fantasy VII audio drama, prize giveaway, and more for those traveling to Nagoya on the Shinkansen. ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan set to raise interest rates to 30-year high
The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates on Friday to a three-decade high and signal its readiness to eye further hikes beyond next year, underscoring its conviction that sustained wage gains ... ( read original story ...)
Why accept crypto in 2025? Five everyday cases where it saves time and money
From freelancers to global payouts, crypto payments are quietly becoming the practical backbone of modern business. In 2025, accepting crypto… Read More ...
Japan to speed up price cuts for drugs with expired patents
TOKYO -- Japanese officials plan to speed up reductions of government-set prices for drugs with expired patents in a bid to encourage pharmaceutical companies to invest in new drug development, rather ...
Osaka-Kansai Expo Photojournalism Exhibition
The weird yet undeniably adorable Myaku-Myaku emerged as the breakout celebrity of the now-concluded Osaka Expo. Held at the 9th-floor event hall of ... ( read original story ...)
‘Endless Cookie’ wins top prize at first Aichi Nagoya International Animation Film Festival
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.