On March 20, 1995, 12 people were killed, and more than 5,000 made ill in a nerve-gas attack on the Tokyo subway system. A 13th victim died a day later and a 14th in 2008. ( read original story ...)
Katie Haun on the promise of stablecoins, crypto regulation and future of agentic finance
Katie Haun, Haun Ventures founder and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss Mastercard's acquisition of BVNK, the growing link between blockchain and fintech, future of stablecoins and finance, state of ...
Giant Pokemon cards take over Tokyo skyline with viral night display
Gigantic Pokémon cards have taken over Tokyo’s skyline, with popular creatures appearing across one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. ( read original story ...)
People spot Japan PM’s reaction to Trump’s Pearl Harbor Iran comparison
Trump's remarks sparked shock online with much of the discussion turning to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's reaction. ( read original story ...)
At Tokyo signs solar PPA in Japan
Japanese operator At Tokyo Corporation (aka @ Tokyo) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to offtake from a solar farm in Japan. The company this week announced a “basic agreement on a virtual ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-Set Neon-Noir ‘One More Night to Live’ Unites Philippine Production Powerhouses Fusee and Studio 360 (EXCLUSIVE)
Philippine producers Fusee and Studio 360 partner on Tokyo-set action thriller 'One More Night to Live,' unveiled at Hong Kong FilMart. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Gov. Koike slams sexist remark by Tottori governor, warns of impact on women
TOKYO -- Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike expressed discomfort over a recent remark by Tottori Gov. Shinji Hirai, who referred to her as an "old lady" during a・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s Pearl Harbor remark overshadows Japan PM visit
President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two. ( read original story ...)
Crypto.com lays off 12% of workforce as latest company to cite AI in job cuts
CEO Kris Marszalek said the layoffs were in "roles that do not adapt in our new world" as the company integrates enterprise-wide AI.
Morning brief: Oil slips, Nikkei tumbles, BoE outlook shifts
Oil prices slipped on Friday after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington may soon allow roughly 140 million barrels of sanctioned Iranian crude already stored on tankers to enter the market ...
Nikkei crashes 2,000 points as Asia opens mixed; Sensex climbs
Asian markets opened mixed on Friday, as Japan's Nikkei 225 index plummeted nearly 2,000 points to around 53,372.53 levels, while markets in India and South Korea gained. The contrast underlined that ...
Here’s why the Nikkei 225 index moved into a correction
The Nikkei 225 Index retreated by over 3% on Friday, mirroring the performance of American equities, with the Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 falling by 200 and 60 points, respectively. The Japanese index ...
Toyota Wildlander comes factory equipped with Yokoham Advan V61 tires
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that it has begun supplying its ADVAN V61 tires as original equipment (OE) for GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd.’s new WILDLANDER gasoline and hybrid SUV that was ... ( read original story ...)
Has the 2026 cherry blossom season started in Osaka and Kyoto?
All you need to know about the latest forecast plus sakura events and illuminations in Osaka, Kyoto and other Kansai cities ... ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Station maglev redevelopment delayed again
Dark clouds are gathering over a major redevelopment project around Nagoya Station that is being planned in anticipation of the launch of the Chuo Shinkansen maglev line. The project, led by major ... ( read original story ...)
One year out, Yokohama Green Expo faces low awareness
In a survey conducted by the Kanagawa Prefectural Government last autumn, less than 50% of residents in the prefecture, excluding Yokohama, were aware of the expo. ( read original story ...)