Arthur Hayes, who helped establish the cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, thinks trouble with Japan’s currency could ultimately lead to a significant increase in Bitcoin prices. He’s built a reputation ...
Kevin O’Leary says he’s buying crypto again, here’s his Bitcoin prediction
Kevin O'Leary isn't just watching crypto from the sidelines anymore, he's putting money on the table again, and pointing to one milestone he thinks changes everything.
Japan, US weigh $19bn chip plant as part of tariff investment pact – report
The project is estimated at between Y2tn and Y3tn ($12.67bn-$19.01bn) and would broaden the scope of Japan's tariff-related investments.
Japan yet to catch Asian Games fever as Nagoya welcomes athletes
Five years after the Tokyo Olympics unfolded to empty stadiums, the Asian Games offer Japan another chance to throw open the gates to fans and enjoy a major multi-sport event with a proper atmosphere. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2026 Roundup: Every Major Reveal So Far
From Kojima's PHYSINT lead reveal to Persona 4 Revival, Monster Hunter, and Wo Long 2, here is every major Tokyo Game Show 2026 announcement so far. ( read original story ...)
Chiikawa, We’re Looking for You: Chiikawa the Movie Tokyo Metro Escape Game
Secret of the Mermaid Island,” this hands-on puzzle-solving event is set across the Tokyo Metro network. Armed with a dedicated kit, participants take on a series of puzzles hidden at subway stations and around the surrounding neighborhoods to track down Chiikawa, ( read original story ...)
Nagoya’s legacy in South Korea’s sports history
I don’t watch baseball much these days, but I still vividly remember the ‘Sun Dong-yeol Award.’” “‘The Sun of Nagoya’ has not yet set.” On September 17, a taxi driver in Nagoya, Japan, who learned the reporter was from South Korea, ( read original story ...)
Officials defend using temporary containers, cruise ship as lodging at Asian Games
NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — The Olympic Council of Asia is attempting to quell complaints about lodging for athletes and officials at the Asian Games, which includes the use of converted wooden containers. The OCA said Friday that all “17, ( read original story ...)
INDIGO Biosciences Launches IL-6R Reporter Assay to Support Inflammation, Immunology, and Oncology Drug Discovery
New Cell-Based Assay Supports Functional Characterization of IL-6 Receptor Signaling in Drug Discovery Research STATE ( read original story ...)
South Korea’s MBC Reports on Asian Games Baseball Venue: How They Covered Okazaki Stadium, ‘Not Nagoya Dome’
The other day, I wrote an article about the baseball competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, asking, 'Why is the tournament being held at Toyohashi Municipal Baseball Stadium until the final, and why isn't Vantelin Dome Nagoya being used? ( read original story ...)
[Yokohama, Yamashita-cho] Chansonnier Dumont: A soothing musical space woven by live piano and song
Located along a quiet street in Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, close to Yokohama Chinatown and Yamashita Park, stands “Chansonnier Dumont.” It is a live music venue where you can step away from the ... ( read original story ...)
[September 17, 2026] Nikkei 225 continues slight gains, TOPIX remains firm | Focus on the Japanese market after the FOMC and the upcoming BOJ meeting
Hello, this is blue_moon. 🌙Today in the Japanese market, both the Nikkei 225 and TOPIX rose.Buying was driven by a sense of relief following the conclusion of the U.S. FOMC, and a wide range of stocks were bought in the TOPIX.
Bank of Japan raises rates to highest since 1995
The Bank of Japan has raised interest rates to a 31-year high, accelerating its schedule of monetary policy normalisation under mounting pressure from Washington. In a 7-2 vote, the BoJ ’s policy board voted for a 0.
Sapporo weighs up North America production shift
Sapporo paid $165m for Stone Brewing in 2022. Back then, the group said it wanted "to accelerate the growth of the Sapporo brand in the US market and expand its North American operations by leveraging ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Price Forecast as Bank of Japan Hikes Rates to a 31-Year High
Bitcoin (BTC) price is up by 2.16% today, September 18, to trade at $78,100 at the time of writing. The gains come despite the Bank of Japan increasing ...
Failure of Clarity Act turns crypto industry focus to federal regulators
EXCLUSIVE: The act’s failure to progress leaves regulation of the cryptocurrency industry in the hands of government agencies and vulnerable to interpretation as administrations change, analysts said.