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Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan after costs double
Mitsubishi Corp. said Wednesday it will withdraw from domestic offshore wind power projects after construction costs more than double ... ( read original story ...)
Japan remains cautious on economic impact of tariffs in August report
The Japanese government reiterated concerns about the risks of U.S. trade policies to economic growth, prompting a downgrade of its view on corporate profits, in a monthly report released on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Yen Stablecoin on Deck: Monex Gears Up in Japan as European Deal Looms
Japan's Monex Group explores yen-backed stablecoin issuance and confirms plans for a European crypto acquisition ...
Crypto Treasury Myth: Investors Are Misunderstanding $150 Billion Market
The combination of mainstream enthusiasm and lack of mainstream understanding has been a toxic mix for crypto in the past.
Alibaba Cloud Pushes Into Crypto Dev as Sui Gets AI Move Coding Integration in ChainIDE
AI coding assistant for Sui Move launches via Alibaba Cloud and ChainIDE. Supports English, Chinese, Korean to simplify crypto development.
16th-century warlord statue beheaded in Nagoya
The statue of 16th-century warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi located at the entrance of a shopping arcade in Nagoya has been beheaded, a local association said Tuesday. A local resident notified the shopping ... ( read original story ...)
“Give it a rest”: Fans react as Naomi Osaka shows off her custom labubu ‘Billie Jean Bling’ after victory
Naomi Osaka made heads turn when she stepped out for her first match at the 2025 US Open on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. ( read original story ...)
What would happen to Tokyo if Mount Fuji erupted?
A partially AI-generated video released by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government shows the scenario of Mount Fuji’s eruption, with the volcanic ash expected to impact transportation and people’s health, ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Jumps on Crypto’s Perpetual Motion Machine Bandwagon
Emily Nicolle dives into Donald Trump’s latest crypto play, and which major industry player might stand to benefit.
Japan’s ‘ninja stealth rally’ draws in global investors
A four-month “ninja stealth rally” has driven Tokyo’s equity market to record highs, as global investment funds diversify away from China and the US and bet that a decade of structural change has ...
Statue of 16th-century warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi in Nagoya found with head missing
A statue of famous 16th-century Japanese feudal lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi at the entrance of a shopping street here has been found with its he･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan denies giving away city to Tanzania after misinformation sparks anti-immigration backlash
Japanese authorities are in damage control mode, after misinformation about a cultural exchange program sparked an anti-immigrant backlash. ( read original story ...)
Dangerously hot weather forecast for inland areas near Tokyo
Japanese weather officials say temperatures are expected to surge across much of the country on Wednesday, especially in inland areas north of Tokyo. They say people should take thorough precautions ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo logs record 10 days of 35 C or hotter, weather agency says
Tokyo experienced a record 10 consecutive days of temperatures 35 degrees Celsius or above, the weather office said Wednesday. This "is the first time since the survey started" in 1875 that such a run ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Nikkei rises ahead of Nvidia’s outlook, Advantest leads gains
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, lifted by gains in Nvidia supplier Advantest, as investors awaited the US chipmaker's outlook due before the Tokyo market opens on Thursday. The Nikkei ...