More and more pet-friendly restaurants are popping up around the globe, but a British Shorthair cat named Todd recently dined at a Yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, that got two paws up. He was ... ( read original story ...)
Iran trolls Trump by demanding shipping tolls in crypto
Iran is trolling Donald Trump by demanding that shipping companies pay tolls in cryptocurrency for oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump, a prominent backer of crypto who has his own ...
XRP News: Ripple Highlights Africa’s 52% Crypto Growth as It Eyes Expansion Beyond Australia
Africa's crypto market has grown 52% to $205B and Ripple is looking to expand its cross border payment solutions across the continent.
Japan PM urges Iran to secure Hormuz shipping after ceasefire
TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday urged Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian to quickly calm tensions in the Middle East and ensure the safety of vessels ... ( read original story ...)
Emergency alert issued in Japan after North Korea launched suspected ballistic missile
Japanese authorities have urged residents, particularly in coastal and northern regions, to remain vigilant and follow official updates. Emergency protocols for aviation and maritime sectors were also ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Real Wages Rise Most Since 2021 to Keep BOJ on Hike Path
Japanese workers’ wages adjusted for inflation rose at the fastest pace since 2021, backing the case for the Bank of Japan to consider a rate hike as soon as this month. ( read original story ...)
Coinbase stock hit with analyst downgrade on crypto market’s weak start to 2026
Barclays downgraded Coinbase from Neutral to Underweight and lowered its price target from $148 to $140 per share.
Yokohama Outlines 2026 Motorsports Program for Advan, Geolandar Tires
Yokohama Rubber announced its 2026 motorsports activity plan focused on its consumer Advan and Geolandar tire portfolios. ( read original story ...)
ANOTHER WAR COMING? North Korea Missile Launch Sparks Japan Emergency Alert | Region On EDGE
North Korea launches a suspected ballistic missile, triggering emergency alerts across Japan. Sirens blared and authorities swiftly activated national defence protocols, urging citizens to remain ... ( read original story ...)
Japan business mood slumps, bankruptcies seen rising as Iran war lifts costs
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - The Japanese business mood worsened in March to levels not seen since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022, a government survey showed, a sign surging oil ... ( read original story ...)
Japan bankruptcy cases seen rising as Iran conflict lifts costs, think tank says
TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Japan saw corporate bankruptcy cases rise for the fourth straight year in fiscal 2025 and may see further increases from around summer this year as surging costs from the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM urges Iran president to swiftly secure safe Hormuz passage
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday urged Iran to swiftly secure safe passage for ships of all nations through the St ... ( read original story ...)
The Iran War Has Finally Exposed Japan’s Achilles Heel
Energy crises expose structural vulnerabilities: like Germany's past reliance on Russian gas, Japan is now highly exposed due to heavy dependence on Middle Eastern oil via the Strait of Hormuz. ( read original story ...)
Trump faults Japan, South Korea and Australia for not helping in war against Iran
President Donald Trump criticized three key U.S. allies in the Pacific for not assisting in the war he launched against Iran in February. ( read original story ...)
Toyota’s Made-In-Japan Promise Needs A Foreign Workforce To Survive
Currently just 9 percent of workers in Japan's auto workers are foreigners, a number that needs to triple to sustain the market's annual pace ... ( read original story ...)
Thieves in ski masks loot Tokyo used luxury goods shop
Items worth several hundreds of thousands of dollars have been stolen from a secondhand luxury items shop in downtown Tokyo. ( read original story ...)