Japan's biggest business lobby, Keidanren, has invited activist investor Elliott Investment Management to a private meeting on March 5 to discuss issues of corporate governance, it told member firms ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to Osaka on Japan’s fastest Shinkansen bullet train | Hotel Universal Port Vita | Japan vlog
Join this Japan vlog as you travel from Tokyo to Osaka on Japan’s fastest Shinkansen bullet train, enjoying smooth high-speed rail comfort and iconic views along the way. The adventure continues with ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin’s crash exposes painful truth – crypto market still dances to BTC’s tune
Despite thousands of alternative tokens and institutional adoption, crypto markets in 2026 still largely move in lockstep with bitcoin, offering little real diversification.
Japan’s TDK says affected by China rare earth curbs, making diversification push
TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan components manufacturer TDK said on Monday that it is being affected by Chinese export restrictions on rare earths and is taking steps to diversify its procurement ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese organized crime networks moved $16 billion in crypto in 2025, according to report
A report published on Tuesday has found Chinese organized crime networks to be laundering massive volumes of illicit funds through
Sapporo mistakenly issues general election ballots to twin brother at early voting station
SAPPORO -- An official of this northern Japan city mistakenly issued ballot papers to a man in his 30s at an early voting station for the House of Rep･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Takaichi’s party poised for landslide victory, poll shows
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is likely to score a landslide victory in next week's lower house election, a survey by the Asahi newspaper ... ( read original story ...)
Japan discovers rare earths in deep-sea sediment
The country says the test mission was the world’s first attempt to tap deep-sea rare earths at a depth of 6,000m. ( read original story ...)
Emails Show Even Epstein Thought Crypto Pumps are Unethical
In 2018, Epstein wrote that because he is "high profile" he had concerns about the "questionable ethics" of crypto pumps if he was involved.
Japan’s Nikkei rallies on weaker yen, PM Takaichi election prospects
TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average rallied on Monday as a weaker yen and a strong election poll for fiscal dove Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party boosted demand for risk assets.
One of Tokyo’s Most Popular Museums Is Reopening This Spring
After almost four years of restoration, the Edo-Tokyo Museum in Tokyo is making a comeback in March 2026, and we have an inside look at what visitors can expect. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s factory activity growth hits near 3-1/2-year peak, PMI shows
TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace in about three and a half years in January, a private-sector survey showed, as strong customer demand drove an increase ... ( read original story ...)
AI, crypto and Trump super PACs stash millions to spend on the midterms
Political groups tied to the cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence industries have raked in tens of millions of dollars, according to new campaign finance reports.
UK’s Octopus Energy eyes tie-ups with more Japanese gas utilities
TOKYO -- Britain's Octopus Energy aims to expand retail sales of electricity in Japan by partnering with local gas utilities, offering consumers more options in a sector where few foreign players ...
Japan’s biggest wealth manager reduces crypto positions after Q3 losses
Nomura to cut risk at European crypto subsidiary Laser Digital. Firm says it’s still committed to crypto. Laser Digital recently applied for US operating permit.
We Moved On From Naomi Osaka’s Australian Open Look Way Too Fast
Although Naomi Osaka, the Japanese-Haitian tennis champion, is no longer eligible to compete at the Australian Open following an injury-related forfeit, she still managed to leave her mark. Even off ... ( read original story ...)