By Kantaro Komiya and Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 30 (Reuters) - Japan's factory output unexpectedly fell in March as production tumbled for a range of chemical and petroleum-based goods, data showed on ... ( read original story ...)
Immigrants in Japan struggle to keep businesses open after new visa rules
Rules for obtaining or keeping a business manager visa in Japan were changed in October 2025, with a three-year grace period to meet the requirements for those who already have them. Some of these ... ( read original story ...)
Denso drops Rohm buyout after failing to win chipmaker’s backing
NAGOYA, Japan, April 28 (Reuters) - Japanese auto parts manufacturer Denso said on Tuesday it had withdrawn its offer to buy chipmaker Rohm after failing to secure the company's support for a deal ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo bookstores create havens for discussions, literature taboo in China
Chinese bookshops have emerged in Tokyo that serve as social spaces and foster relations with the broader Japanese community amid political tensions. ( read original story ...)
A museum in Tokyo sparked global fury – then it was bombed
In the heart of Tokyo, the Yoshukan museum has become one of the most controversial sites in the world, accused of distorting history and glorifying war criminals. The backlash has gone far beyond protests, ( read original story ...)
Pete Apolinar set for ZIP Sanman Boxing card in Nagoya, Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Pete “Thunder” Apolinar will lead a crack team of Filipino boxers who will see action in the ZIP Sanman fight card in Nagoya, Japan on June 19. ZIP Sanman is the boxing stable ... ( read original story ...)
Ryze Academy brings home medals from Marianas Pro Nagoya
Ryze Martial Arts and Fitness Academy has brought home medals from the Marianas Pro Nagoya. The jiu-jitsu team secured significant podium finishes, led by a 1st place team title in the kids no-gi ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Grampus vs Fagiano Okayama | J1 100 Year Vision League | “Results”
J1 League scraps draws, brings in penalty shoot-outs and new points system. Japan’s top flight has opened its 100th season by abolishing the draw, replacing stalemates with mand ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese drone maker doubles down on Ukraine as Tokyo eases arms rules
Japanese drone firm Terra Drone has announced a second major investment in a Ukrainian defense tech company, as Japan increases support for its defense sector. During a presentation in Japan on April 28, ( read original story ...)
80 years after Tokyo Trials, Japanese internet rightwingers wage cognitive warfare to whitewash war crimes, deny historical justice: Chinese experts
The year 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, or Tokyo Trials. However, at this critical timing, the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has continued to adopt a series of dangerous moves. ( read original story ...)
Analysts trim Microsoft-linked crypto stock’s target despite AI push
However, they still chose it as the top pick among AI-focused Bitcoin mining companies and highlighted its rapid pivot toward an AI cloud provider. The analysts argued their decis ...
35% of Americans Hold Crypto. Here’s Why That Allocation Terrifies Financial Planners
The Charles Schwab Modern Wealth Survey 2025 found that cryptocurrency now accounts for 10% of the average American investor’s portfolio, compared with 6% for exchange-traded funds and 8% for bonds.
Robinhood shares fall as crypto slump dents trading volume growth
Robinhood's shares plunged 10% before the bell on Wednesday, as crypto-driven market volatility dampened its first-quarter trading volume growth, leading the trading platform to miss estimates for ...
The AI-crypto disconnect: Why Pantera’s CEO thinks institutions are missing the boat on bitcoin
Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead says the "biggest divergence in history" has left AI stocks fully priced while bitcoin remains massively undervalued at 43% below its historical trend.
Startup Blockworks wants to become the crypto equivalent of Morningstar. How it plans to do it
Blockworks wants to position itself as the main data provider for the world of digital assets in a bid to attract more investors to the asset class.
MoonPay buys crypto security firm Sodot in $100M push into institutional crypto
MoonPay has acquired Sodot in an all-stock deal reportedly valued at about $100 million and launched MoonPay Institutional for crypto market expansion.