Seven Bank Ltd. is considering investing in a FamilyMart Co.-affiliated credit card company and is in talks, according to the Japanese lender’s president.
Black Stars to depart Nagoya for Seoul today ahead of South Korea friendly game
The Black Stars are set to leave Nagoya for Seoul today as they continue their international window with a friendly against South Korea on Tuesday . ( read original story ...)
Beyond rent: Shared houses in Tokyo offer lifestyle, safety, and community
Shared houses are redefining urban living in Tokyo. By analyzing 1,374 supplier-written property listings through text-mining, researchers identified 11 key promotional themes highlighting safety, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s fossil fuel activists tap on Pikachu to catch attention at Cop30
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation financed over US$7 billion in loans for coal and gas projects from 2016 to 2024, study shows.
Asia Rising: Tokyo Named Richest City of 2025 as US Giants Slip Down the List
Tokyo has been named the world’s richest city for 2025 with a GDP of $2.55 trillion, outpacing New York and Los Angeles, as CEOWORLD Magazine highlights Asia’s rising urban economic dominance. ( read original story ...)
A Look at Yokohama Financial Group’s (TSE:7186) Valuation After Upgraded Profit Outlook and Buyback Announcement
Yokohama Financial Group (TSE:7186) just raised its full-year profit and dividend forecasts while announcing a large share buyback. This decision was driven by higher net interest income and better ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama man, 74, suspected of murdering 29-year-old female roommate
Kanagawa Prefectural Police this week arrested a 74-year-old man over the alleged murder of his 29-year-old female roommate in their residence in Yokohama City ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis Star Taylor Townsend Defends Naomi Osaka From NFL Icon
Naomi Osaka found a loyal friend in fellow tennis star Taylor Townsend, who came to her defense against Terrell Owens’ snarky comment. As the duo welcomed the offseason, the Japanese player and the 29 ... ( read original story ...)
There’s still time to try Osaka Expo’s bathing pod of the future
OSAKA—The maker of the futuristic bathtub pod exhibited at the recently concluded Osaka Kanasi Expo here has decided to accept a limited number of orders for what was originally meant to be an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Panic-Buys Bitcoin — Governments Are Now Your Competition
Japan is launching a government-backed, renewable-powered Bitcoin mining operation, quietly joining the sovereign BTC arms race and tightening supply just as ETFs and institutions ramp up demand.
Japan considering stimulus package sized around 17 trln yen, Nikkei says
Japan is considering spending around 17 trillion yen ($110 billion) in new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first stimulus package, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday, underscoring the ...
‘Bear in Area!’ US Embassy warns Americans in Japan about record mauling increase, deaths
Daily reports of bears entering homes and supermarkets are occurring, officials said. Bears have killed at least 13 people since April. ( read original story ...)
Evening digest: Wall Street turmoil, Walmart CEO shift, Bitcoin hits six-month low
Markets and geopolitics drove the news cycle on Friday, with Wall Street swinging sharply on fears of overheated AI valuations and fading hopes for a Fed rate cut. Corporate shake-ups also made ...
Metaplanet President Defends Governance Amid Bitcoin Treasury Transition
Metaplanet president refuted reports linking the firm to improper governance, affirming full shareholder approval for its Bitcoin strategy.
U.S. Issues Major Travel Warning for Japan After Bear Attacks
The U.S. Embassy is warning travelers against journeying to Japan because of a rash of bear attacks. The November 12 alert was posted by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Japan. The location for the ... ( read original story ...)
Wall Street erases a big early loss as Nvidia and bitcoin swing
The U.S. stock market continues to shake on Friday as Nvidia, bitcoin, gold and other high flyers on Wall Street swing.