A new push to overhaul U.S. crypto tax rules is facing growing resistance in Congress, as a House hearing on six separate bills exposed sharp divisions between Republicans, Democrats, and the crypto ...
Kishida calls South Korea, Japan Indo-Pacific partners
Former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida said that South Korea and Japan have become partners that can grow together and help maintain peace and stability.
Japan’s new defense document to name China biggest concern
TOKYO -- Japan's Defense Ministry is expected to designate China as Japan's most serious concern in the ministry's annual white paper, Nikkei has learned, while committing to deeper cooperation with ...
Japan’s Megabanks Plan Joint Stablecoin as Bank-Issued Tokens Go Global
MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho are forming a stablecoin consortium, joining JPMorgan and SoFi in the global race for bank-issued tokens.
Refugees, immigrants in Japan share culture, build understanding at Tokyo festival
TOKYO -- Refugees, immigrants and their supporters shared food, culture and discussions while promoting understanding of the challenges they face in J･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Three women found dead in Sapporo apartment in suspected group suicide
Three women were found dead inside a Sapporo City apartment on Tuesday morning in what police are investigating as a highly probable group suicide ... ( read original story ...)
Japan national soccer team arrives, calls Nashville home during World Cup
The Japan national soccer team is making Nashville its home base during the World Cup and will be using Nashville SC's training facilities. ( read original story ...)
Why “pacifist” Japan has China worried
Japan is positioning itself as a focal point for defense cooperation among U.S. partners. ( read original story ...)
Nikkei 225 Forecast: Tech Selloff Hits Japan Stocks After AI Rally
The Nikkei 225 remains under short-term pressure after a tech-led selloff, but strong market breadth and the AI theme may support a rebound if key support levels hold.
Japan’s SBI Shinsei Bank to offer crypto rewards for deposits scheme
Japan’s SBI Shinsei Bank is planning a new program geared at giving its customers vouchers redeemable for cryptocurrency after they complete deposits, turning one of Japan’s largest banks into a ...
Bear that shut down nearly 100 schools in Japan captured after days of panic
A bear causing significant alarm in Utsunomiya, Japan, has been captured after days of panic and the closure of nearly 100 schools. ( read original story ...)
Under The Trump Crypto Playbook, The Family Always Wins. Investors Don’t.
The $TRUMP meme coin is one of four crypto projects that have turned into a financial jackpot for the president's family and a very bad bet for buyers.
From Tokyo drift to Soweto spinning: the travel trend fuelled by speed
Uncover the excitement of Japan's drift culture and the unique spinning tradition in Soweto, South Africa, as both locations attract a new wave of travellers seeking immersive motorsport experiences. ( read original story ...)
Bear caught in Japan after days of sightings and school closures
Black bear caught alive in Japan after days of sightings and school closures - Utsunomiya officials yet to decide what to do with the captured bear ... ( read original story ...)
Auburn student whose body was found after going missing in Japan was on a ‘decompression’ hike
An Auburn University student who died in Japan after going off on a solo hike away from his family enjoyed long strolls for “decompression” and wouldn’t have wanted to harm himself, a family friend sa ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Biggest Crypto Banking Experiment Is Here, and the US Can’t Do This Yet
Japan crypto banking leaps as SBI Shinsei lets depositors swap 20% of interest into Bitcoin, while US rules lag.