Just over two weeks from the season-opening major, former world number one Naomi Osaka reveals she is not at full health after contracting a viral illness over the Christmas period. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s FSA Proposes 20% Flat Crypto Tax, Doing Away With The 55% “Miscellaneous Income” Category
Japan is all set to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA). Further to this, it also plans to introduce a new taxation regime for this ...
Japan’s Nikkei jumps nearly 3% as markets shrug off Venezuela tension
TOKYO] Japan’s Nikkei share average jumped nearly 3 per cent on the first trading day of 2026, with chip-related stocks leading the charge, as investors brushed off the potential impact of US ...
Nikkei Average Surges over 1,400 Points in Morning
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average jumped over 1,400 points in morning trading Monday, the first trading day of 2026 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, led by gains in semiconductor-related shares.
Bank of Japan chief vows to keep raising interest rates
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if economic and price developments move in line with its forecasts.
Bluefin tuna sells for record $3.2 million at year-opening auction at Tokyo fish market
A 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market. ( read original story ...)
Photos show record-breaking $3.2M bluefin tuna sold at Tokyo’s first fish auction of 2026
A massive 243-kilogram (535-pound) bluefin tuna fetched a record-setting 510 million yen ($3.2 million) during Tokyo’s first fish auction of 2026 at the Toyosu fish market. The winning bid at the ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka? Which Japanese city should you visit for your first time in Japan?
Planning your first trip to Japan and can’t decide between Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka? Read our guide on choosing the right city for you. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei stock index rises over 2% early on 1st trading day of 2026
Tokyo stocks opened sharply higher Monday, the first trading day of 2026, with the benchmark Nikkei surging over 2 percent, boosted b ...
Nagoya firm creates app to transcribe deaf users’ speech
NAGOYA — The app they needed didn’t exist, so they made it themselves. While there are a wealth of standard speech-to-text apps available, it is rare to find one specifically designed to transcribe ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet has key advantage over US-based Bitcoin treasuries: Analyst
Metaplanet, a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company, may have a financial edge over other digital asset treasury companies due to structural weakness in the Japanese yen (JPY), according to BTC analyst and ...
‘Just The Beginning’—Bitcoin And Crypto Suddenly Braced For A ‘Critical’ $17.3 trillion Oil Price Shock
Analysts are braced for a $17.3 trillion oil price upheaval that could send shockwaves through the bitcoin price and crypto ...
Weekly Crypto Price Prediction: Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP prices are rallying following a sharp increase in overall market momentum. In the last 24 hours, Bitcoin has remained above ...
HL Anyang sweeps Yokohama, enters Asia League race
Asia's strongest team, HL Anyang, has entered the race for the top spot in the Asia League after sweeping three away games against Yokohama Grits. HL Anyang secured a dramatic 8-3 comeback victory in ... ( read original story ...)
Raducanu withdraws from United Cup tie against Osaka
Emma Raducanu withdraws from her tie against Naomi Osaka as Great Britain begin their United Cup campaign against Japan in Perth, Australia. ( read original story ...)
Osaka defeats Swan in Japan’s United Cup elimination to Great Britain
Naomi Osaka defeated Katie Swan 7-6 (4), 6-1 after the 26-year-old stepped in last minute to replace Emma Raducanu for Great Britain. However, the Britons prevailed and eliminated Japan from the ... ( read original story ...)