▼ Video of Shika-yan’s naming ceremony and new home. The Shika-yan name combines shika, the Japanese word for “deer,” and -yan, a sentence-ending emphasizer used in Osaka and the Kansai region, the ... ( read original story ...)
Investors Are Selling Crypto and Buying Gold Due to Volatility Concerns: MarketWise Survey
A growing share of U.S. bitcoin investors are shifting part of their portfolios into gold as sentiment turns after years of crypto volatility.
Best Crypto to Buy in April 2026 While the Market Is in Extreme Fear
The crypto market has been under pressure for weeks, and it shows in both price and sentiment. The Fear and Greed Index is sitting at 12, deep in extreme fear, and has been at that level for more than ...
Exclusive: Crypto hedge fund Split Capital winds down as its founder nabs new gig as an exec at stablecoin startup Plasma
In January 2024, as crypto prices were soaring, Zaheer Ebtikar unveiled a new digital assets hedge fund called Split Capital. Two years later, he’s winding that firm down as he pivots to one of the ...
Evangelion Sapporo Beer Features Eva 01 and 13 on the Cans
New illustrations of Evangelion Units 01 and 13 appear on exclusive editions of Sapporo Kuro Label Beer, along with T-shirts and tote bags. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Market Update: Japan Tightens Crypto Rules as SANAE Token Scrutiny Deepens
Japan is moving to classify crypto assets under securities law as regulators widen scrutiny of meme coins after claims linked Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to S ...
Japan finance minister vows close G7 coordination as market volatility persists
Analysts say the sell-off in JGBs reflects growing unease over the country’s rising fiscal spending Read more at The Business Times.
Crypto Project Details Alleged 6-Month North Korean Intel Op Behind $285 Million Hack
North Korea has relied on cryptocurrency theft as a consistent funding mechanism for years. Past major incidents include the 2022 Ronin Network drain of more than $600 million and repeated exchange ...
Crypto Investment Scams Were the Most Costly Type of Fraud in the U.S. in 2025
Americans lost $7.2 billion to crypto investment scams in 2025, according to a new report from the FBI, making it the top source of financial losses from fraud reported to the agency last year. Many ...
Did Japan’s PM Actually Back the Memecoin Bearing Her Name?
Japanese tabloid Weekly Bunshun claims PM Takaichi's office backed SANAE TOKEN as Japan's FSA submits a landmark crypto reform bill.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 Is Flashing Bearish Breakdown Conditions Below The 50-Day MA
The Nikkei 225 has reversed sharply since late February, turning into one of the worst-performing indices amid rising stagflation fears driven by elevated oil prices and US–Iran tensions ...
Japan PM says call with Iranian president being ‘arranged’
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Tuesday (Apr 7) that "arrangements" were being made for a phone call with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as war rages in the Middle East."I r ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto News: Pepeto Bridge Update While XRP Price Lines Up for a New All Time High
Pepeto just shipped a major upgrade to its cross chain bridge, opening support for every token on Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana at launch, and the presale hit $8.814 million in the same period that ...
News in Easy English: Natto exports from Japan growing fast
SAPPORO -- Japan is sending more natto, a food made from fermented soybeans, to other countries. Natto is sticky and has a strong smell. In 2025, Japa･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka favourite Hughes Pizza doubles up with a new parkside pizzeria
Hughes Pizza, the neighbourhood pizzeria that’s quietly become one of Nakazakicho’s most-loved spots, has opened a second location – Hughes Pizza Parkside just across the road from Utsubo Park. ( read original story ...)
Global Citizen Tokyo lineup announced for first festival in Japan
More performers at the inaugural Japanese festival will be announced in the coming weeks. ( read original story ...)