The modest little Sakura, a microcar from Nissan and Mitsubishi which launched last year, has become top-selling EV in Japan, beating out global rival Tesla. ( read original story ...)
5 Best Manga About Japanese Work Culture
There have even been some manga about what working at a Japanese business is like. Written & Illustrated by Honda. Starting life as a webcomic on Pixiv, Skull-face Bookseller Honda-san caught on well ... ( read original story ...)
‘This is the trigger’ — Arthur Hayes says it’s time to bet on Bitcoin
BTC price is looking to a future "very inflationary" period rather than an ETF approval, a new Bitcoin forecast from Arthur Hayes says.
FTX is considering 3 bids to restart the crypto exchange, report says
FTX will make a decision by mid-December as it negotiates with three bidders, and considers relaunching the crypto exchange by itself, per Bloomberg.
Crypto Fear and Greed Index Surges To Highest Since Bitcoin Hit $69K In November 2021
The Fear and Greed Index has returned to levels not seen since Bitcoin recorded its all-time high (ATH) of $69,044 back in November 2021.
Kokusai Electric has strong debut in year’s biggest Japan IPO
A Japanese maker of chip-manufacturing equipment had a strong debut on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, rising on its first day of trading. The listing of Kokusai Electric on the TSE's Prime market was the biggest initial public offering this year in Japan.
Tokyo: TIFFCOM Content Market Returns With Renewed Momentum, Bigger Venue
Following a pandemic-enforced period as an online-only market, the 20th-anniversary edition is back with in-person events, a more international exhibitor list and a bolstered seminar lineup. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo international auto show returns after 3-year hiatus
Tokyo: The International Auto Show, which has been absent from Japan for three years, has made its grand return in Tokyo. This year's edition, known as the Japan Mobility Show, aims to showcase not only modern vehicles but also products from diverse sectors, including robotics, software, and batteries. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Top-Selling EV Not A Tesla, But A $13K Kei Car Co-Developed By Nissan And Mitsubishi
Contrary to the global trend, the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) in Japan is not a Tesla, but a much more modest option – the Sakura, a kei (Japanese for “light”) car co-developed by Nissan Motor ... ( read original story ...)
The Nordic Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 to be Designed by AMDL CIRCLE
Discover the sustainable and circular design of the Nordic Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025, blending tradition and modernity. (144 characters) ( read original story ...)
Kokusai Electric shares pop 32% on Tokyo debut
Shares of the Japanese semiconductor equipment maker saw a strong debut in Tokyo on Wednesday, and surged 32% above its IPO price of 1,840 yen. ( read original story ...)
Kick Streamer Jailed for Five Years in Japan for Racist Harassment
A Kick streamer who is notorious for harassing Japanese people with racist remarks and trespassing on private property has been sentenced to a five-year prison term in Japan. Johnny Somali, who has ... ( read original story ...)
Surging Tokyo property prices freeze out young professionals
Funds from property speculators have piled up over the ... Average condo prices in central Tokyo were bumped up in the past year by a large supply of high-end residences hitting the market. ( read original story ...)
FTX Wallets Move Over $10M In Crypto To Wintermute; What’s Going On?
Asset-receiving crypto wallet addresses of FTX and Alameda made significant transfers to Wintermute Wintermute gained a seat on the FTX creditors' committee last year It had funds on FTX when the crypto exchange collapsed last November Asset-receiving ...
Japan stocks higher at close of trade; Nikkei 225 up 0.60%
Japan stocks were higher after the close on Wednesday, as gains in the Mining, Paper&Pulp and Steel sectors led shares higher.At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 gained 0.60%.The best performers of the session on the Nikkei 225 were IHI Corp.
Japan mulls ~$10B in subsidies for TSM facility, Rapidus – report
Japan intends to secure an additional 1.49T yen (~$10B) in subsidies for two vital semiconductor projects, Bloomberg News reported citing a key ruling party lawmaker for semiconductor chips. The Asian ...