Explore the extraordinary worlds of ‘Totoro’, ‘Spirited Away’, ‘Porco Rosso’ and many more beloved Studio Ghibli movies at Tennozu Isle this summer ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Remixpoint scoops up 887.3M JPY in BTC, aiming for 1,000 coins amid company pivot
Japan's publicly listed energy solutions firm Remixpoint has announced a crypto pivot for the company, after scooping up roughly 55.6 BTC on June 11. The ...
SBI Shinsei Bank Eyes Tokyo Stock Exchange Relisting with $10.5B Valuation
SBI Shinsei Bank, a subsidiary of Japans SBI Holdings, is preparing to file for a relisting on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) as early as July, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The ...
Japan’s Treasury holdings not a topic at Bessent meetings, Kato says
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday he had not specifically discussed Japan's $1 trillion-plus holdings of U.S. Treasury securities during past ...
Crypto influencer Anthony Pompliano set to launch bitcoin-buying vehicle
Anthony Pompliano, one of America’s most prominent crypto influencers, is set to be installed as chief executive of a publicly traded company that is raising $750mn to fund a bitcoin buying spree.
Japan Upper House Election Set for July 20, Asahi Reports
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's upcoming upper house election is set for July 20, as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba decided not to extend the current parliamentary session, the Asahi newspaper reported on Friday, citing multiple unnamed administration officials. ( read original story ...)
Japan to conduct auction for tariff-free rice earlier than usual
Japan will hold a tender for tariff-free imported staple rice this month, earlier than the usual auction in September, to help lower soaring prices, agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi said in an X social media post on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Utility hole covers featuring Pokemon characters installed in 5 more Aichi Pref. cities
NAGOYA -- Utility hole covers featuring illustrations of Pokemon characters, or "Poke Lids," began to be installed in five municipalities in central Japan's Aichi Prefecture on June 11. ( read original story ...)
Banking the unbanked: How Altery is bridging TradFi and crypto
Altery Ltd is a UK-regulated electronic money institution that helps individuals and businesses send, spend, and accept money globally.
Coinbase partners with Shopify to bring USDC payments to merchants: CNBC Crypto World
On today’s episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin and ether fall as trade tensions weigh on investors. Plus, GameStop shares tumble after the company announces a convertible note offering that could ...
Tesla to take Japan virtual power plant business nationwide, Nikkei reports
Tesla will expand its virtual power plant business in Japan by providing free storage batteries to companies and remotely managing them to help balance energy supply and demand, Nikkei reported on ...
KBRA Expands Global Footprint With Opening of Its First Asia-Pacific Office in Tokyo
KBRA, a global full-service credit rating agency, is pleased to announce a key milestone in its continuing international expansion: the opening of a new office in Tokyo, Japan.
How Osaka’s World Expo Compares to Its Famous Predecessors
World Expo opened in Osaka in April with a $66 billion price tag, featuring pavilions from 158 countries. The event isn't generating the same buzz as the first world's fair held in the Japanese city ... ( read original story ...)
Banking the unbanked: How Altery is quietly bridging TradFi and crypto
Altery Ltd is a UK-regulated electronic money institution that helps individuals and businesses send, spend, and accept money globally.
Maynilad Water Tests Investor Appetite Ahead of What May Be Philippines’s Biggest IPO
Philippines utility Maynilad Water Services has started testing investor appetite ahead of an initial public offering that could be the country’s biggest ever.
PAL launches biggest seat sale for Singapore, Osaka routes
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is offering special fares on its Manila-Singapore and Manila-Osaka routes as part of its largest seat sale of the year. The ... ( read original story ...)