Japan's first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi plans accelerated military expansion as Trump visit approaches. Historic shift from pacifist defense policy. ( read original story ...)
Money-losing companies with colorful histories have pivoted to crypto
So far this year, billions of dollars have flowed into companies that have reinvented themselves by making the buying and holding of cryptocurrency their main focus.
Nagoya man in custody over sexual abuse of girls arrested for 8th time
A 41-year-old man from Nagoya City in custody for repeatedly committing indecent acts against multiple girls has been arrested for the eighth time ... ( read original story ...)
From a Tokyo Side Street, a Gallery Wins by Refusing to Compete
Misako & Rosen’s small space in the off-the-beaten-path Otsuka neighborhood proves ambition can stay local — and still make it to Art Basel Paris. ( read original story ...)
Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military, upgrade security strategy
Japan’s new foreign minister said Wednesday his country plans to show its determination to further build up its defense power to rapidly adapt to changing warfare and growing tension in the region ... ( read original story ...)
[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for Oct. 22, 2025 – Crypto Market Erases Gains After Rebound as US-China Trade Tensions Escalate; Bitcoin Drops to $108K
Follow up to the hour updates on what is happening in crypto today, October 22. Market movements, crypto news, and more!
Coinbase Strikes Deal for Crypto-Investing Platform Echo
The roughly $375 million transaction is the eighth deal by Coinbase this year.
Season’s 1st Bird Flu Infection in Japan Confirmed in Hokkaido
The Hokkaido government in northern Japan on Wednesday reported the first case of infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed at a poultry farm in the country this season. At the farm ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports and imports grow in September despite Trump’s tariffs
Japan’s exports grew 4.2% in September, according to government data Wednesday, on robust shipments to Asia that offset a decline in exports to the U.S., which were impacted by President Donald ...
Japan’s exports snap four-month slump helped by China demand
Japan's exports rose for the first time in five months in September, data showed on Wednesday, although U.S. shipments continued to fall despite lower U.S. tariffs on Japanese goods that took effect ... ( read original story ...)
Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed as investors eye Japan’s new cabinet, key export data
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open mostly lower Tuesday as investors focused on Japan's new government and key export data out of Tokyo. Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and her new ...
Takaichi elected Japan’s premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn
Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, shattering a political glass ceiling for women and setting the country up for a decisive turn to the ...
Man arrested for keeping father’s body at home says he didn’t have enough money for funeral
Police in Abashiri City, Hokkaido, have arrested a 61-year-old man on suspicion of abandoning the body of his 92-year-old father at their home. According to police, Masahiko Ichijo has admitted not ... ( read original story ...)
Yamada Yoji to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo Film Festival
Yamada Yoji to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at Tokyo Film Festival's 38th edition where latest film 'Tokyo Taxi' screens as Centerpiece. ( read original story ...)
Japan mulls letting banking groups offer crypto trading services, Nikkei reports
Japan's financial regulator is mulling allowing members of banking groups to launch cryptocurrency trading services, in a move to expand market access and foster competition, the Nikkei reported on ...
EXPO 2025 Osaka closed with visitors topping over 29 million
EXPO 2025 Osaka hits 29 million visitors in six month-tenure as the world looks ahead to Riyadh 2030’s sustainable vision.