Taxi-hailing app operator Go Inc. is targeting a valuation of about ¥200 billion ($1.3 billion) for its initial public offering that may raise as much as ¥90 billion, according to people familiar with ...
Former Nürburgring 24h winner explains why Yokohama still cannot match Michelin
Nürburgring 24h winner, Robin Frijns explains to GPblog why those on Yokohama tyres will not be able to match Michelin teams, including Max Verstappen's, next weekend. ( read original story ...)
Man in Tokyo allegedly sold over 10,000 shoplifted items over 7 years
A 49-year-old South Korean national was arrested May 7 on suspicion of theft for allegedly stealing 15 books from a store in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms year’s first fatal bear attack, two others suspected
TOKYO: Japanese authorities confirmed Friday (May 8) the first fatal bear attack of 2026, with media reports saying police were also investigating two other possible cases.The victim, reportedly a ... ( read original story ...)
New Nvidia deal pumps crypto stock
The company rebranded to IREN in November 2024, signaling the strategic reset. It has since secured a Microsoft GPU contract, acquired enterprise cloud firm Mirantis, and now just landed a 5-gigawatt ...
Nikkei 225 Forecast: AI Momentum and 60,000 Breakout Point to More Upside
The Nikkei 225 hit record highs after Japan’s Golden Week closure as SoftBank and semiconductor stocks surged on the global AI rally, while the breakout above 60,000 keeps 65,000 in focus.
Olympics: Tokyo, Shanghai picked as qualifier venues for 2028 LA Games
The International Olympic Committee said Thursday that Tokyo and Shanghai have been picked among the qualifier venues ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto thief sentenced to federal prison after lavish spending spree
U.S. Department of Justice warns crypto crime is no longer happening safely behind a screen.
Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train ridership up 4% in Japan’s 13-day holiday
Ridership on the Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train line during the 13-day Golden Week holiday travel period through Wednesday rose 4 p ... ( read original story ...)
Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SoftBank explores homegrown AI servers with Nvidia, Foxconn, Nikkei reports
May 8 (Reuters) - SoftBank Corp has begun discussions with U.S. chip giant Nvidia and Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn as it weighs plans to build "made-in-Japan" artificial intelligence ...
Naomi Osaka Explains Why She Wore a ‘Blood’-Covered Gown to 2026 Met Gala
The Grand Slam champion wore a two-part, performative number to the 2026 Met Gala with underlying significance relating to the human body ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and US forces spark fury from China after sinking warship near Taiwan
Japanese and US forces engaged in military exercises between the Philippines and Japan, sinking an old warship with surface-to-ship missiles and angering China. ( read original story ...)
Another crypto company dumps Bitcoin amid price crash
The price crash has forced several crypto companies to dump Bitcoin. Mining companies like Core Scientific are already pivoting to AI because of their ready infrastructure. Even MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: ...
Bitcoin Price Surge Incoming? Tom Lee Says ‘Crypto Spring’ Is Here Amid 2027 ‘Biggest Rally Ever’ Prediction
Tom Lee says a new “crypto spring” may be underway. Lee ties crypto optimism to the AI-driven stock market rally. Despite bullish calls, Lee’s crypto ...
Why Japan and South Korea Won’t Go Nuclear
In recent years, speculation among analysts, experts, and scholars that America’s two key allies in the Indo-Pacific could finally pursue nuclear weapons has intensified. The eminent diplomat Henry ... ( read original story ...)