North Korean hackers are posing as venture capitalists in order to fleece individual and corporate U.S. investors out of billions in crypto. Here’s what we know.
Japan to provide defense equipment for 4 countries in Asia and Africa
Japan has decided to provide four countries in Asia and Africa with equipment to support monitoring and surveillance under its security cooperation framework. ( read original story ...)
Aquarium in central Japan wins over deep-sea fish lovers
NAGOYA, Japan -- Just two decades ago the Takeshima Aquarium in Gamagori, Aichi prefecture, was on the verge of shutting down. Now, after years of focused efforts to attract visitors -- including a ... ( read original story ...)
Man accused of attempted murder after driving with cop on hood in Osaka Pref.
A 50-year-old occupant of a vehicle that traveled over 200 meters in Osaka Prefecture with a police officer on the hood after the officer tri･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s $1 Trillion Rally Has Yet to Reprise Pandemic-Era Mania
Controversial crypto mogul Justin Sun beamed as he ate a $6.2 million banana in Hong Kong, a spectacle that ratcheted up the spotlight on digital assets as the industry tries to keep an historic market rally on track.
Another Huge Week For Crypto! Key Developments For Bitcoin ETFs, XRP, Solana, And More
We have a quick roundup of the top crypto headlines from Thanksgiving week! Major updates include the XRPL’s listing on Dexscreener, a dip in Bitcoin ETF inflows, and some big moves from Trump and Tron founder Justin Sun.
Editorial: Clear vision for Japan’s future missing in PM Ishiba’s Diet speech
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's call for robust parliamentary debate itself is a right course to take, but without a clear vision for Japan's ( read original story ...)
Londoners experience music performance of Japan’s Otsu Festival
People in Britain were able to enjoy the music of traditional Japanese instruments performed in one of the most popular festivals in western Japan's Shiga Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Japan food prices to rise in December, with more hikes expected in 2025
Prices on another 109 food and beverage items -- mainly processed foods -- will increase starting December in Japan, according to business in ... ( read original story ...)
Baseball: BayStars celebrate Japan Series win with parade in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA (Kyodo) -- The DeNA BayStars celebrated their first Japan Series title in 26 years Saturday with a championship parade through Yokohama. Manager Daisuke Miura and players were cheered by fans ... ( read original story ...)
Greece withdraws from 2025 World Expo in Osaka, becoming 8th nation
Greece has decided to withdraw from the World Expo scheduled for next year in Osaka, Japan, the organizer said Friday, with the Europ ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese demand laws against Tokyo’s street prostitution – ‘internationally embarrassing’
Politicians and online users bemoan Japan’s decline following reports about local women who seek clients in Okubo Park for paid sex. ( read original story ...)
KKR Expands Real Estate Playbook In Japan: New Venture With Weave Living Targets Over 3,000 Residential Units
KKR & Co. announced a strategic partnership with Weave Living Japan to invest in multi-family properties. KKR is expanding its real estate portfolio in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet to raise $62M for more Bitcoin, with current stash at 1,142 BTC
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet hopes to raise over $62 million (9.5 billion Japanese Yen) through a stock acquisition plan to purchase more Bitcoin for its treasury, which currently stands at ...
Japanese FSA issues crypto warnings to five overseas exchanges
The Japanese Financial Service Agency (FSA) has warned five unregistered crypto exchange platforms that serve Japanese users without complying with the set-up regulations. The five crypto exchanges ...
Japan FSA Warns KuCoin, Bybit, Bitget, and Others Over Unregistered Operations
Japan's financial regulator issues warnings to KuCoin, Bitget, and other exchanges for operating without registration.