Go Inc. starts trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange after raising ¥88.6 billion in Japan's largest 2026 IPO, backed by Goldman Sachs and BlackRock.
Bank of Japan set to raise rates to 31-year high, vow further increases
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, June 16 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is set to raise interest rates to a 31-year high on Tuesday, marking another landmark step in normalising monetary policy as it focuses on ...
Japan’s property sector looks strong. So why are investors going abroad?
While the drivers behind Tokyo's outbound capital flow accentuate challenges in the domestic market, Japanese real estate still shows signs of promise When it comes to the performance of real estate ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo startup to pitch neural-linked rehab abroad with fresh funds
Lifescapes has raised 600 million yen ($3.7 million) in a round of funding that will go toward developing the Tokyo-based medical technology startup's neurorehabilitation technology and promoting it ... ( read original story ...)
Is Japanese Crypto Exchange Banning Prediction Markets? Bitbank Issues Warning
Bitbank warns users over prediction market activity Warning comes as Japan attracts industry interest. Global regulators are tightening scrutiny. Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank has warned ...
FSA suspends operations at pro-Pyongyang credit union
The Financial Services Agency ordered a pro-Pyongyang credit union based in Sapporo to partially suspend operations after a former executive was found to have embezzled 1.4 billion yen ($8.7 million) ... ( read original story ...)
Billboard Global Power Players 2026 Awards Ceremony: Tokyo Makes History as First Asian Host
The landmark event, held at the Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel in Shibuya, brought together music industry leaders from around the world as part of MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 WEEK. ( read original story ...)
Japan fans deliver fine gesture after World Cup clash with Netherlands
Japanese fans deliver incredible gesture after World Cup clash with Netherlands - The fans remained behind after full-time to clean the stadium of built up rubbish ( read original story ...)
Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander watched World Cup match with Japan’s emperor and empress
Queen Máxima and King Willem-Alexander watched the Japan-Netherlands World Cup match alongside Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako during a high-profile royal appearance at the tournament. ( read original story ...)
It’s ‘Over’—Crypto Is Quietly Braced For A ‘Critical’ BlackRock Bitcoin Price Earthquake
The bitcoin price has dropped to 2026 lows of just under $60,000 per bitcoin, plunging by half from its October peak of ...
Yokohama Supplies Geolandar A/T G94 as OE for Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
Yokohama Rubber is supplying its Geolandar A/T G94 as original equipment for Toyota Motor Corp.’s new Land Cruiser FJ SUV. ( read original story ...)
Harmony with nature at heart of 2027 horticultural expo in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA -- With fewer than 300 days remaining until the March 2027 opening of the International Horticultural Expo in this east Japan city, the Maini･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama movie house, brewery make beer with unsold popcorn
YOKOHAMA—After dabbling in uneaten pizza, bread and other leftovers, a brewery here has produced a craft beer with unsold and substandard pieces of popcorn from a movie theater. ( read original story ...)
Japan fan explains why they clean stadium at end of each game
"It's the culture," one fan explained while cleaning up after the game. ( read original story ...)
It’s ‘Over’—Crypto Is Quietly Braced For A Massive BlackRock Bitcoin Price Earthquake
The bitcoin price has dropped to 2026 lows of just under $60,000 per bitcoin, plunging by half from its October peak of ...
Japan PM backs troubled Sicily bridge plan, highlighting Japanese investment
By Angelo Amante ROME, June 15 (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she hopes a long delayed project to build a bridge across Italy's Strait of Messina will get off the ... ( read original story ...)