Some crypto industry executives are forecasting stunning price gains.
Bhutan launches tourism crypto payments with Binance Pay and DK Bank
Bhutan, known for investments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, has launched a tourism crypto payment system in partnership with Binance Pay and DK Bank. The initiative also opens a new payment gateway for businesses in Bhutan, enabling them to accept ...
Japan’s Nikkei snaps 7-day winning streak as US tariff worries weigh
Nikkei witnessed a slight dip, ending a seven-session winning streak. Pharma stocks fell after Donald Trump's tariff announcement. Automakers also declined due to a stronger yen. Sony shares dropped ...
Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to Host “Beyond 5G ready showcase” at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, from May 26 to June 3
The "Beyond 5G ready showcase" Event Office has announced that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (hereinafter the "MIC") will host "Beyond 5G ready showcase," an event providing an ...
Warning that Japan could play debt “card” in tariff war
The Japanese auto industry stands to lose billions as a result of the US tariff war which is creating what the country’s prime minister has said is a “national crisis.” ...
Mother of suspect in Sapporo beheading case sentenced for role in cover-up
Hiroko Tamura was sentenced to one year and two months in prison, suspended for three years, for aiding in the mutilation and concealment of a corpse. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Geolandar A/T4 Review: A Solid Step Forward Into Legit All-Terrain Capability
The Yokohama Geolandar G018 A/T4 is a new all-terrain tire option that is looking to go after the best. It delivers more traction, but ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Buys More Bitcoin Amid Easing US-China Trade Tensions
Metaplanet’s latest Bitcoin buy comes as Beijing and Washington signal a tentative return to trade talks following a rocky period for crypto.
Trump Crypto Leak: Biggest firms loading up on Bitcoin
High-speed trading firms and ETF giants are fueling a new wave of crypto adoption—backed by Trump and Wall Street
Osaka’s yellow street slashes prostitution by 90% using nudge theory
Police believe the striking colour makes the streetwalkers and their potential clients feel uncomfortably conspicuous. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shionogi to buy Torii Pharmaceutical for $1 billion, Nikkei says
Japanese drugmaker Shionogi plans to acquire Torii Pharmaceutical for about 150 billion yen ($1.01 billion), the Nikkei reported on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
Uniqlo to Temu: Japan’s shoppers make a generational shift
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Japan has long been known as a retail graveyard, where even global giants like Tesco, Walmart and Carrefour ... ( read original story ...)
Oriental Land Company Considering Building More Hotels at Tokyo Disney Resort
Oriental Land Company has indicated that they are considering building more resort hotels for Tokyo Disney Resort to accommodate demand. ( read original story ...)
58 crypto wallets have made millions on Trump’s meme coin while 764,000 have lost money, data shows
About 764,000 wallets that purchased President Donald Trump’s $TRUMP meme coin have lost money on the investment, according to fresh data shared with CNBC by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.
Benson Boone to bring American Heart Tour to Crypto.com Arena
Benson Boone is hitting the road this fall for his first-ever arena headlining trek. The Grammy-nominated pop singer will bring his American Heart Tour to California with two major stops: San Diego’s Pechanga Arena on Sept. 27 and L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena on Sept. 30.
Japanese children make up over 50% of students at Indian int’l school in Tokyo. Here’s why
The majority of students at an Indian international school in Tokyo are Japanese, and behind the school's popularity are its educational prog ... ( read original story ...)