In Japanese, the word “shinobi” evokes the ninja — blending into the background, unseen. Today, that same idea is inspiring a breakthrough in regenerative medicine. ( read original story ...)
Japan hosts NC governor, business leaders to talk future investments in the state
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Last week, Governor Josh Stein led a 51-person delegation to the Southeast US and Japan Annual Joint Meeting -- an opportunity to recruit Japanese investment at a time of ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet’s Japan bitcoin bet, Bithumb ordered suspension: Asia Express
Everything that happened in crypto news in Asia over the past seven days: Asia Express. Jump to Metaplanet to invest in Japan Bitcoin infrastructure and startups Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet ...
March US storm stalls key crypto tax talks again
Crypto tax policy meeting in Washington has now been delayed twice.
Analysts revamp popular crypto stock by 48%
The stock has been increasingly gaining analyst confidence over the past couple of days.
2 dead, including girl, after boats carrying students capsize off Japan
Coast guard rescuers pulled all 21 people out of the water, but a 17-year-old student and the captain of one of the boats were later pronounced dead. ( read original story ...)
Japan not planning Hormuz escort mission, PM Takaichi says
By Tim Kelly TOKYO, March 16 (Reuters) - Japan has no plan to dispatch naval vessels to escort vessels in the Middle East, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday, after U.S. President Donald ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cherry blossom season begins with first flowering confirmed in 3 cities
Cherry blossoms, or "sakura," usually reach their peak in late March to early April, as the country celebrates the start of a new school and business year. Many Japanese enjoy walking or picnicking ... ( read original story ...)
2 dead after 2 boats carrying students capsize off U.S. base construction site in southern Japan
Coast guard rescuers pulled all 21 people out of the water, but a 17-year-old female student and the captain of Fukutsu were later pronounced dead, officials said. Two people were injured but their ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani sends message on social media days after Japan’s WBC exit
Shohei Ohtani sent a message on social media just days after Japan’s unexpected elimination from the World Baseball Classic. ( read original story ...)
Rubio and Japan counterpart talk after Trump Iran coalition call
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi spoke by phone with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday after U.S. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire to close manufacturing facility in Salem, Virginia
Yokohama Tire has announced that it will permanently close its Salem, Virginia, manufacturing plant on March 18, 2026. The facility, which has operated since the 1960s and became part of ... ( read original story ...)
Popular Dubai crypto event cancelled due to Iran war, offers refunds
After TOKEN2049 Dubai, another major crypto event in Dubai gets cancelled ...
Metaplanet raises $255 million to accelerate bitcoin accumulation
The Japanese bitcoin treasury firm structured the financing with premium-priced shares and warrants that could unlock up to $531 million.
Another crypto lending platform files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Crypto lender seeks court restructuring amid liquidity issues and lawsuits.
Crypto company Abra to go public in blank-check merger
March 16 (Reuters) - Crypto wealth management platform Abra plans to go public through a merger with blank-check firm New Providence Acquisition Corp III, amid renewed investor interest in digital ...