Japan’s financial services regulator has approved a stablecoin pilot involving the country’s three largest banks: MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp., and Mizuho Bank. According to the ...
Osaka: 140k Guest 2026 Projected
The Port of Osaka continues to break tourism records, being the closest port in Japan to Kyoto and Nara, which are two of the country's most popular tourist destinations, said Kazushi Nakakoji, ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Automakers Warn of Billions in Tariff Losses
Toyota, Honda and Nissan forecast big hits to their profits from higher tariffs that they acknowledged were likely ‘here to stay.’ ... ( read original story ...)
Gov. Stein talks Japanese companies, Trump tariffs and NC’s edge after Asia trip
"Really there's no other Southern state that can compete in biotech," Gov. Josh Stein told The News & Observer in an exclusive interview this week. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Top Banks to Pilot Yen-Backed Stablecoin Under FSA’s Payment Innovation Project
Japan’s FSA supports MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho in launching a yen-backed stablecoin under the Payment Innovation Project.
Japan’s FSA backs joint stablecoin initiative by nation’s top banks
Japan’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Agency (FSA), endorsed a project by the country’s largest financial institutions to jointly issue yen-backed stablecoins. In a Friday statement, the ...
Japan PM Takaichi fills panel posts with advocates of big spending
Japan's reflationist advocates of expansionary fiscal policy are making a comeback in economic decision-making with some hand-picked by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to fill posts in key government ...
Japan’s FSA to support stablecoin projects from three big banks
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has announced plans to support a stablecoin project backed by three of the country’s major banks.
Nagoya Railroad Reports Mixed Financial Results Amid Revenue Growth
Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. ( ($JP:9048) ) has issued an announcement. Nagoya Railroad Co., Ltd. reported an increase in operating revenues for the ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Railroad 1H Net Y11.26B Vs Net Y21.59B
Nagoya Railroad Co. Ltd. (9048.TO) Japan Half-Year Ended September 30 GROUP 2025 2024 Revenue Y335.68 bln Y334.52 bln Operating Profit Y17.17 bln Y24.17 bln Pretax Profit Y19.32 bln Y28.41 bln Net ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo massage parlor, mother split money made by her 12-year-old daughter
Investigative sources say a man who allegedly forced a 12-year-old Thai girl to work at his massage parlor had split all her earnings with her mother. Tokyo police suspect the case may involve human ... ( read original story ...)
Company head arrested for allegedly stealing pricy Pokemon cards from Tokyo shop
Tokyo police have arrested the president of a web PR firm on suspicion of stealing expensive Pocket Monster trading cards from a company he visited on business. ( read original story ...)
No shoes, no problem: Influencer walks Tokyo streets in white socks; viral test stuns internet
A viral experiment saw a Japanese influencer walk Tokyo's streets in white socks, proving their remarkable cleanliness. This demonstration highlights Japan's deep-rooted civic responsibility and ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s declining real wages upend Prime Minister Takaichi’s ‘Abenomics’ as inflation shrinks wallets
Real wages have not risen since 2021 on a full year basis, underscoring the strain on household purchasing power. Takaichi's economic approach could fuel inflation further. The BOJ is also caught in a ... ( read original story ...)
Stablecoin News: Japan’s Top Banks Launch Yen-Backed Stablecoin Pilot Under FSA Supervision
Japan's FSA backs a pilot for a yen-backed stablecoin. MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho will jointly issue the stablecoin.
Japan, South Korea’s Stablecoin Wars Could Redefine Who Controls Money: Banks or Fintechs?
Local currency stablecoins are on the rise across Asia. In Japan and South Korea, financial authorities tend to favor bank-issued stablecoins. But fintech startups are ...