BlackRock's CEO has predicted bitcoin and crypto could become a $500 million revenue generator for the company by ...
Cathie Wood sells Peter Thiel-backed crypto stock twice in a row
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood is a veteran investor when its comes to digital assets and each of her trades is closely followed in the crypto industry. Wood has been very bullish on Bitcoin (BTC), ...
Pokémon Trading Card Game has premiered at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building!
In its efforts to promote nighttime tourism, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is developing new attractions that illuminate the capital after dark. As part of this initiative, projection mapping is being presented year-round on the iconic Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. ( read original story ...)
China urges Japan to punish suspect in Tokyo embassy break-in
BEIJING — China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday (March 25) urged Tokyo to bring the full weight of the law against an individual who broke into the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo on Tuesday.The perpetrator, ( read original story ...)
Major crypto firm announces shutdown after $116M hack
Exploit fallout forces crypto firm to wind down operations.
Inside Midwest: The Store That Helped Shape Japanese Fashion Retail
Back in 1976, Midwest was a tiny retail space in the suburbs of Nagoya. Today, it’s one of Japan’s most influential multi-brand stores, or select shops, as they’re known locally. The backbone of ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber tires coming factory-equipped on Toyota’s new C-HR
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is supplying its GEOLANDAR X-CV tires as original equipment (OE) to Toyota Motor Corporation for use on the automaker’s new SUV-type battery electric ... ( read original story ...)
Giant pipe rising out of ground in Osaka cut off; cause still under investigation
The city plans to continue the work using this pipe. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo cherry blossom season 2026: Imperial Palace’s rare Inui Street opening draws global attention
Tokyo cherry blossom season 2026 gets a boost as the Tokyo Imperial Palace opens the rare Inui Street to the public. Here’s what travellers need to know about timings, peak bloom, and visitor access. ( read original story ...)
Japan-Based SmartNews Is Said to Eye October Listing in Tokyo
SmartNews Inc., a Japanese news aggregation app operator, is considering a Tokyo listing as soon as October for its initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
New immersive playground Wonderia Yokohama is now open
If you love immersive digital art spaces like Tokyo’s ever-popular teamLab Planets and teamLab Borderless, you’ll want to check out this new destination in Yokohama. Opened on March 19, Wonderia ... ( read original story ...)
Oh deer: famous hoofed residents of Japan’s Nara wander as far as Osaka
More green spaces in nearby cities and the deer’s adaptable nature have led to them straying as far as 40km away from their habitat. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka might retire sooner than tennis fans think
Despite proving during the 2025 season that she's still capable of playing championship-level tennis, Naomi Osaka could retire way earlier than expected. Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, put ... ( read original story ...)
We Asked AI to Pick the Best Crypto to Buy Right Now: XRP, Bitcoin, or Solana?
We asked ChatGPT which of Bitcoin, XRP, and Solana is the best crypto to buy now. Here's what it picked and price targets it set for each.
China protests to Japan over alleged break-in at its embassy in Tokyo
The two Asian powers have been increasingly at odds. ( read original story ...)
Blackstone plans to invest $15B in Japanese property over three years – report
Blackstone (BX), the private equity giant, plans to invest $15B in Japan's property market over a three-year period, according to a media report on Tuesday. The firm is seeking to acquire properties ... ( read original story ...)