The number of visitors to the World Exposition in Osaka topped 1 million on Friday, the 13th day of the event, organizers said. A total of some 1.02 million people visited ahead of Japan's Golden Week ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s gripe over car ‘bowling-ball test’ dents Japan’s trade hopes
Japan has lots at stake in the trade negotiations with the US, which Tokyo’s chief negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, will resume in Washington next week. Trump has threatened its export-oriented economy ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bringing the Sounds of Japan to the World’: YOASOBI & More Bring 2 Days of Music to CENTRAL’s Echoes Baa Stage
New music festival in Yokohama presented a wide range of entertainment, from artists who have drawn the attention of the world to anime, technology & more. ( read original story ...)
US Treasury’s Bessent encouraged by ‘productive’ Japan, South Korea trade talks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was encouraged by "productive" early trade talks with Japan and South Korea this week, the Treasury said in a statement on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Cold Stone permanently closing its final Tokyo branch, but why is the chain struggling in Japan?
When Cold Stone arrived in Japan in 2005, it was a near-instant hit, with long lines of customers at just about every branch excitedly listening to the singing staff as they waited for their order. ( read original story ...)
43-year-old man arrested for groping teenage girl as she walked home in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of indecent assault after he allegedly groped a girl in her late teens as she walked home two weeks ago. The incident occurred at around ... ( read original story ...)
Overseas visitors to expo are a boon to Osaka retailers
OSAKA -- Retailers in Osaka are getting a boost from the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, which got underway in mid-April. The world exposition is attracting foreign visitors from many places, including ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin heads for best week since November: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, Bitcoin climbs above $95,000 to end the week. Also, the Fed withdraws guidance on bank activities related to crypto. And, Alex Grishman of Haynes Boone ...
Japanese Firm Metaplanet Gets Halfway to 10,000 Bitcoin Goal for 2025 After Gobbling Up Another 145 BTC
The Japanese public firm adopting the investment strategy pioneered by leading Bitcoin (BTC) corporate holder Strategy is now closer to reaching its goal of holding 10,000 of the flagship ...
Top 3 Penny Cryptos to Watch in 2025: Could The Next XRP Hiding Below $0.10?
The crypto market is on the move again and this time, it’s pointing upward. With fresh momentum building, it’s the perfect moment to look at where smart money could be heading next. One good project ...
Yen, BOJ’s rate policy may remain focus in Japan-US trade talks
Japan may have averted U.S. pressure for a stronger yen in bilateral finance talks on Thursday, but a closer look at officials' descriptions of the meeting suggests currencies and the Bank of Japan's ...
Three ways tariffs could upend the crypto market in 2025
Volatility has spiked and crypto prices are down nearly across the board, due to tariff uncertainty. So, which factors will have the greatest impact?
7-Eleven’s Future at a Crossroads: Incoming CEO Talks Tariffs, IPO Plans and Couche-Tard Bid
In a press briefing, incoming Seven & i CEO Stephen Dacus outlined the retail giant’s response to tariffs, a potential North American IPO ...
Japan’s Nomura can ride choppy market, CFO says after bank posts record annual profit
Japan's biggest investment bank and brokerage Nomura Holdings recorded a 27 per cent rise in fourth-quarter net profit to hit its highest ever full-year profit as revenue grew in each of its business ...
Analysis-Yen, BOJ’s Rate Policy May Remain Focus in Japan-US Trade Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump's focus on addressing the trade deficit, and his past remarks criticizing Japan for intentionally maintaining a weak yen, have fueled market expectations that Tokyo will ...
Japanese Seafood Heaven!! ¥100 Crab Soup + CRAZY TUNA Cutting in Yokohama, Japan!
This is episode 2 of our visit to the beautiful city of Yokohama. In today's episode we go deeper into Yokohama to uncover special foods and activities you can try in Yokohama city. This seaside town ... ( read original story ...)