President Donald Trump has wasted no time enacting crypto-friendly policies in the early days of his administration.
The 10 best Japanese castles to visit during winter
Snowfall in Japan this winter is expected to be about average, offering visitors the chance to enjoy snow-clad castles. Nikkei has asked a panel of experts to select some of the most spectacular ...
Japan: Japan’s largest Chinatown marks beginning of Year of Snake
People in Yokohama Chinatown, Japan's largest Chinatown, welcomed the Year of the Snake on Wednesday as they celebrated the Chinese Lunar New Year. The Lunar New Year, also called 'Spring Festival', ... ( read original story ...)
Japan town opts out of free kids’ tickets to Osaka Expo over safety concerns
This Osaka Prefecture town has rejected free admission for its students to the Osaka-Kansai Expo, scheduled to open on April 13, ov・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
This New Luxury Hotel in Osaka Is a Culinary Destination
At the new Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, there's an exclusive modern ryokan within the hotel and an enticing culinary program. ( read original story ...)
40-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of abusing young daughter
Police in Sapporo, Hokkaido, have arrested a 40-year-old woman on suspicion of assaulting her daughter, who is under 10, by yanking her hair. According to police, the incident occurred late at night ... ( read original story ...)
Leak Reveals Trump Feared To Be Fueling A ‘Dangerous’ Bitcoin And Crypto Price Bubble
A leaked Elliott Management letter to investors reveals the hedge fund’s managers fear Trump is stoking a unprecedented bitcoin price bubble that’s headed for “inevitable
The Hawk Tuah girl remains radio silent after her crypto controversy
“When are we getting a new Talk Tuah episode? We’re starving for more Talk Tuah,” one X user posted yesterday. “Where is hawk tuah girl. Is she safe. Is she alright,” wrote another .
Stock market today: Wall Street surrenders gains after White House confirms Trump tariff move
Stocks surrendered early gains and closed lower after the White House said President Donald Trump would impose promised tariffs on some key U.S. trading partners.
FaW Tokyo Spring 2025 to promote Japanese quality, global fashion trends
Japan's fashion trade event FaW Tokyo Spring 2025 is returning in March to focus on Japan's quality, Asian excellence and global trends.
How Far Does $1,000 Take You on a Trip to Tokyo? We Found Out.
Thanks to a weak yen, Tokyo has become a surprisingly affordable vacation spot for American travelers—and you don’t even have to rough it. On a recent trip, our writer saw just how far he could stretch a grand. ( read original story ...)
Wallabies lock in Tokyo grudge match with Jones’ Japan
The Wallabies have locked in a Tokyo grudge match with Eddie Jones's Japan in Tokyo. Rugby Australia (RA) on Friday confirmed the Wallabies would play the Brave Blossoms in a historic clash in the Japanese capital on October 25. ( read original story ...)
The Real Military History Behind All Your Favorite Feudal Japan Video Games
Shadows” set for wide release in 2025, it looks as though feudal Japan is going to be on a lot of gamers’ minds this year. ( read original story ...)
Japan to join global framework to monitor crypto trades in 2027
TOKYO -- Japan's National Tax Agency will share information on cryptocurrency trades with overseas counterparts starting in 2027 as part of a global push to crack down on tax evasion. The framework ...
‘Crypto Is Ground Zero’: Hedge Fund Warns Investors Trump Is Inflating a Catastrophic Bubble
Hedge fund Elliott Management recently sent a letter to investors warning them away from crypto. It urged clients to remember that crypto is a speculative market, suggested that the White House has ...
5 things to know for Jan. 31: Plane collision, Confirmation hearings, Pain medicine, Japan sinkhole, FireAid benefit concerts
While America retains a gold standard for airline safety, there are stresses on the US air travel system that have been apparent in a series of near tragedies in recent years. Aviation experts have warned that some safety margins have been squeezed by a shortage of air traffic controllers and congestion in the airspace over ...