Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Thursday recent market turmoil has underscored how sharply interest rates can be driven by volatility spilling over from other markets, a dynamic she ...
Tokyo stocks overcome early profit-taking to open higher on Wall St. gains
Tokyo stocks were slightly higher in early Thursday trading as overnight Wall Street gains kept sentiment upbeat and helped erase los ... ( read original story ...)
Forza Horizon 6 Tokyo setting disappoints despite new map features
Despite a smaller Tokyo than expected, Forza Horizon 6 delivers in other areas. Explore the first hands-on details of the new map! ( read original story ...)
JPMorgan identifies lone buyer saving crypto flows
According to a new report from Wall Street giant JPMorgan Chase, capital flows into cryptocurrency slowed dramatically during the first quarter of 2026. Total inflows for the period reached ...
Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton romance goes Instagram official with drifting in Tokyo video
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton have been fueling romance rumors for several months. The two recently went to Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Just Set the Bar for Every Restaurant on Earth With This Pet-Friendly Dining Experience
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 ...)