Tokyo police saw a record 4.49 billion yen ($30 million) worth of cash turned in as lost property in 2024, up 1.8 percent from the pr ( read original story ...)
Record 4.5 bil. yen in lost cash turned in to Tokyo police in 2024
Tokyo police saw a record 4.49 billion yen ($30 million) worth of cash turned in as lost property in 2024, up 1.8 percent from the previous year, amid a surge in inbound tourists and as more people ... ( read original story ...)
SBI’s crypto arm to support USDC as Japan softens stablecoin rules
A cryptocurrency subsidiary of the Japanese financial conglomerate SBI is preparing to roll out support for Circle’s USDC stablecoin as local regulators soften stablecoin rules. On March 4, SBI VC ...
Japan’s Nikkei slides as US tariffs, stronger yen unsettle market
Japan's Nikkei fell on Tuesday, as markets were jittery about a trade war as fresh U.S. tariffs came into effect, while a stronger yen added to investors' concerns. U.S. President Donald Trump's new ...
Tokyo stocks fall on fears over trade war, stronger yen
Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday, pressured by fears over a trade war triggered by U.S. tariffs imposed on China, Mexico and Canada, while e ...
Jason Derulo, Nick Kyrgios and Naomi Osaka bring swag — and jokes — to Desert Smash
Desert Smash served as a fundraiser for the WTA Foundation and its various efforts to promote equality, leadership, health and wellness and education. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo roof recognized as world’s biggest wooden structure
The grand roof at the venue for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, was recognized Tuesday as the world's largest wood ... ( read original story ...)
Aryna Sabalenka forces Naomi Osaka to do push-ups on court in Las Vegas clash
Osaka struggled to cope with Sabalenka's powerful serve and hit a forehand return long, handing the game to her opponent. Sabalenka responded by pointing at her rival and doing a push-up gesture, with ... ( read original story ...)
Quake strengthening: NZers work on modular bracing with Japanese scientists
The government is spending almost a million dollars on researching earthquake and volcanic disaster resilience in collaboration with scientists in Japan. The Catalyst Fund recipients - two teams from ... ( read original story ...)
SEC Gives Trump-Backed Crypto Bro a Break in Civil Fraud Case
A crypto bro who invested in a token backed by President Donald Trump is getting a break from the civil fraud charges filed against him by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Lawyers for the SEC and Justin Sun,
The Kill-or-Be-Killed Fight for Crypto’s Future
Billionaire Giancarlo Devasini of Tether wants to maintain the stablecoin’s freedoms; his rival, Jeremy Allaire of Circle, is working hard to rein in his competitor with regulations.
Osaka Expo ring roof recognized as world’s largest wooden structure
The 60,000-square-meter Grand Ring has the largest building area on record for a wooden structure, according to Guinness World Records. ( read original story ...)
Japan Q4 output gap turns positive for first time in 6 quarters, govt says
Japan's output gap in the October-December quarter turned positive for the first time in six quarters, the Cabinet Office estimated on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan fights forest fire that has forced 1,200 people to evacuate
Japan is fighting a forest fire that has damaged dozens of homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate in a northeastern coastal city. ( read original story ...)
2,000 firefighters deployed to fight Japan’s worst wildfire in decades
As record-breaking snowfall is recorded in Japan's main island of Hokkaido, the country fights its worst wildfire in decades in the north-east. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s 18-year-old prince, second in line to the throne, holds a debut news conference
Japan’s Prince Hisahito, the second in line to the throne, held a debut news conference on Monday, telling reporters he would try to balance official duties and his university studies and research ... ( read original story ...)