With home prices at record highs and affordability at historic lows, crypto-backed mortgages and tokenized real estate offer new ways to access the market.
Osaka considers taxing foreign tourists amid overcrowding | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis – 朝日新聞デジタル
OSAKA--The Osaka prefectural government is considering imposing a levy on foreign tourists to finance measures against overtourism and related expenses, Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura said on March 6.
Japan PM Ishiba says President Trump may be misinformed on some tariff issues
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump's views on some tariff-related issues may be based on misunderstanding or misinformation, as a pause on a 24% ... ( read original story ...)
You can now buy this lesser-known crypto in a traditional brokerage account. Here are the risks.
A new investment vehicle now offers investors exposure to a lesser-known cryptocurrency through traditional brokerage accounts — a development some analysts say could pave the way for more ...
Simple blood test detects unique glycan linked to schizophrenia diagnosis
A group from Nagoya University in Japan has developed a simple, accurate, and sensitive method for measuring polysialic acid, a unique acidic glycan found in the brain. Polysialic acid fluctuates in ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Tire Debuts BluEarth Premium Drive Tire
Yokohama debuts BluEarth 718L, a Smartway-verified tire designed to reduce rolling resistance and extend tire life. ( read original story ...)
New Yokohama drive tire offers improved fuel efficiency
Yokohama Tire has launched a new drive tire that it says improves fuel efficiency for long-haul fleets. Yokohama’s new BluEarth 718L is SmartWay-verified and is available in four sizes: 295/75R22.5, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese automaker recalls more than 443,800 vehicles for threat of engine failure
Nissan is recalling more than 443,000 vehicles in the U.S. because a manufacturing defect could cause engines to fail. Owners will be notified starting in August. ( read original story ...)
Rubio calls off his Japan and South Korea visit, Nikkei reports
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called off his first visit to Japan and South Korea to focus on the Middle East, Japan's Nikkei newspaper reported on Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Savannah Sutherland on NCAA record, going pro ahead of Tokyo worlds
The NCAA champion in the 400m hurdles, sits down with hosts Perdita Felicien and Aaron Brown to reflect on an incredible collegiate career. ( read original story ...)
The Air Jordan 5 ‘Tokyo’ is finally returning in 2025
Dropped in 2011 as a Japan-exclusive, the rarest Jordan 5 sneakers of all-time will return as Nike brings back the "Tokyo" colorway. ( read original story ...)
Frog enjoys relaxing soak under faucet in Tokyo, Japan
On July 10, 2022, in Tokyo, Japan, @bumo_chan shared a video of a cute moment with a pet frog. In the video, the frog is seen sitting still in a tub while water flows gently from the faucet, soaking ... ( read original story ...)
Gallaudet experts help prepare for Tokyo Deaflympics at Japanese Embassy workshop
Deaf athletes from around the world are coming to Japan this November for the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. Gallaudet will be well represented in the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan dark-horse opposition criticises BOJ’s quantitative tightening plan
The Bank of Japan should focus on working with the government to boost domestic demand and revitalise the economy, Souhei Kamiya, head of the small opposition party Sanseito, said on Thursday, criticising the central bank's quantitative tightening plan. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Telegram blockchain startup TOP raises $28.5 million as messaging platform expands crypto footprint
Crypto has a new unicorn. The Open Platform, one of the main app developers on the blockchain chosen by the messaging app Telegram, announced Thursday that it had raised a $28.5 million Series A at a ...
Japanese AI Unicorn Notta Raises $6.3M to Storm America with Enterprise-Grade Voice Recording Hardware
This enterprise adoption rate positions Notta uniquely among AI voice technology companies seeking to challenge established US players.