SINGAPORE, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- buz, the voice messaging app that recently topped app store rankings across multiple countries, has released a product update today, with a spotlight on ...
TNL Mediagene Appointed as Lead Partner for TechGALA Japan 2026, a Global Technology Conference Held in Nagoya City, Japan
TNL Mediagene (Nasdaq: TNMG) (the "Company"), a Tokyo-based next-generation digital media and data group in Asia, today announced that the Company's subsidiary Infobahn Inc ("Infobahn"). has been ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Veteran Takayasu in form ahead of Nagoya meet
Veteran komusubi Takayasu showed his evergreen form Monday as he geared up for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka tells how deep life realization from 59-year-old father helped her
Leonard Francois, the Japanese tennis star's father, is 59. And during a recent conversation with his daughter, he explained how he realized that his life was "closer to the end than the beginning." When he came to that realization, the 59-year-old also decided to live out the rest of his life to the fullest. ( read ...
Tokyo Game Show 2025 Set to Be Biggest Ever, Confirms Sony, Square Enix, SEGA, More
This year's Tokyo Game Show is set to be the largest in the event's history, with a huge total of 772 exhibitors currently listed for participation across a whopping 4,083 booths. The likes of Sony, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo After Dark: Exploring the Neon Pulse of Kabukicho
Kabukicho is Tokyo’s most electric nightlife district—where neon signs blaze, izakayas buzz, and the streets never sleep. Join us for a walk through the lights, sounds, and hidden corners of one of ... ( read original story ...)
7 Rounds of Talks and No Deal: Japan Girds for New Era of U.S. Relations
Tokyo had expected smooth tariff negotiations but is experiencing whiplash, becoming a central target of President Trump’s trade frustrations. ( read original story ...)
Philippine Airlines resumes seasonal Manila to Sapporo flights with A321neo
Philippine Airlines has announced the return of its seasonal Manila to Sapporo flights with its A321neo aircraft ... ( read original story ...)
Meet Alex Pisano, the Japanese goalkeeper in EAFF E-1 Football Championship with roots in Italy
Pisano, born to a Japanese mother and Italian-Canadian father, developed at the Ote Elementary School and FC Fervor Aichi, before moving to Nagoya Grampus. ( read original story ...)
This Is the No. 1 Hotel in Tokyo—and It Has ‘Tremendous Hospitality,’ Imperial Palace Views, and 11 Restaurants
Readers favored Tokyo hotels with beautiful rooms and attentive service in our annual “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2025. ( read original story ...)
Cycling in Tokyo: Why It’s Faster Than Cars
In the heart of one of the world’s busiest cities, cycling in Tokyo isn’t just convenient — it’s often faster than driving. With narrow roads, dense traffic, and limited parking, cars can’t compete with the agility and speed of bikes. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake swarms are fueling fear of the ‘big one’ in Japan
In Japan, swarms of earthquakes are fueling a dip in tourism and a viral panic over predictions of the next 'big one' ( read original story ...)
Finally Own Land In Japan: Our Nikko Real Estate Story
After months of searching, paperwork, and cultural learning curves, we finally own land in Japan — and it’s in the peaceful mountain town of Nikko. This video documents the full real estate journey: ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Trading Volume Hits $12.8B Amid Digital Bank Acquisition Plans
Metaplanet trading volume surges to $12.8B in June, overpowering Toyota and Sony. The platform is also planning to buy a digital bank.
Metaplanet eyes digital bank acquisition in phase 2 of Bitcoin strategy
Metaplanet plans to use its Bitcoin as collateral to buy revenue-generating firms, including a potential digital bank, as part of its next growth phase.
Hotelier turned bitcoin hoarder Metaplanet plots acquisition spree
The concept of bitcoin treasury companies has been widely criticised, including by veteran short-seller Jim Chanos, who recently dismissed the use of terms such as “bitcoin yield” — which measures the ...