If there’s one message I’m taking home from Tokyo, it’s this: we must lead. Not with ego, but with empathy, evidence, and a shared global ambition to raise the standard of physiotherapy worldwide. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on hopes for easing U.S.-China trade tensions
Tokyo stocks rose Friday morning on hopes for an easing of trade frictions between the United States and China after the leaders of the world's two largest economies agreed to hold a new round of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ‘Strategy,’ Metaplanet, to buy 91K Bitcoin in next 18 months
Metaplanet, also known as Japan’s Strategy, has updated its Bitcoin acquisition plans to acquiring 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026. Metaplanet on June 6 posted its new Bitcoin (BTC) plan, increasing ...
Japan Enacts Revised Law to Prevent Crypto Asset Outflows
Tokyo, June 6 (Jiji Press)--Japan's parliament on Friday enacted a bill to revise the payment services law to allow the issuing of an order to prevent outflows of crypto assets held by investors in ...
Trump Media seeks bitcoin ETF in latest move into crypto, with a company it’s worked with before
Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. on Thursday said it had filed a registration statement for an exchange-traded fund that would directly hold bitcoin — the latest move into cryptocurrency by ...
Hawley Breaks With Republicans to Oppose a Major Crypto Bill
The senator said that the GENIUS Act, as it’s written, struck down, fearing that it would be a “huge giveaway to Big Tech.” ...
Elon Musk-Trump Clash Sends Bitcoin And Tesla Tumbling — But These Best Crypto Presales Are Soaring
The Elon Musk and Donald Trump clash has caused Bitcoin and Tesla to tumble, but these best crypto presales are soaring.
Trump Removed Crypto Warnings From Retirement Plans. Will That Affect 401(k)s?
Regulators under President Trump are taking a neutral position on crypto, retreating from the Biden administration’s more cautionary stance.
U.S. Treasury tells Japan to take a hike — in rates
While steering clear of outright confrontation, the U.S. Treasury ups the pressure on Japan and China to reform their trade practices.
Bank of Japan considering smaller reductions in bond buying
The internal debate is centered on whether to slow the pace of reductions to ¥200 billion per quarter from April next year or maintain the current pace.
Tokyo stocks climb on hopes US-China trade tensions ease
Tokyo stocks climbed Friday on hopes of easing U.S.-China trade tensions after the leaders of the world's two largest economies agree ...
Japan’s ispace fails again: Resilience lander crashes on moon
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese company ispace said its uncrewed moon lander likely crashed onto the lunar surface during its touchdown attempt on Friday, marking another failure two years ... ( read original story ...)
Where a Michelin-starred Japanese chef eats, drinks and shops in Tokyo
Shingo Akikuni is best known as the chef at SHINGO, a one-Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Miami. He grew up in Japan and returns yearly as a visitor. The fourth-generation sushi chef told CNBC ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet to Raise $5.3B, Japan’s Largest Stock Warrant Deal, to Grow Bitcoin Stash
The company aims to increase its BTC holdings to over 210,000 by 2027, viewing it as a hedge against Japan’s economic challenges.
Japan’s Nikkei rises on weaker yen, easing worries about trade tensions
Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Friday, as a weaker yen lifted sentiment, while concerns about trade tensions eased following a phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese ...
Easy Japanese news in translation: New cruise ship Asuka III arrives at Yokohama Port
The new cruise ship Asuka III arrived at Yokohama Port in the city of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on June 2. Many people gathered and welcomed it w ... ( read original story ...)