Readers favored Tokyo hotels with beautiful rooms and attentive service in our annual “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2025. ( read original story ...)
Cycling in Tokyo: Why It’s Faster Than Cars
In the heart of one of the world’s busiest cities, cycling in Tokyo isn’t just convenient — it’s often faster than driving. With narrow roads, dense traffic, and limited parking, cars can’t compete with the agility and speed of bikes. ( read original story ...)
Earthquake swarms are fueling fear of the ‘big one’ in Japan
In Japan, swarms of earthquakes are fueling a dip in tourism and a viral panic over predictions of the next 'big one' ( read original story ...)
Finally Own Land In Japan: Our Nikko Real Estate Story
After months of searching, paperwork, and cultural learning curves, we finally own land in Japan — and it’s in the peaceful mountain town of Nikko. This video documents the full real estate journey: ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet Trading Volume Hits $12.8B Amid Digital Bank Acquisition Plans
Metaplanet trading volume surges to $12.8B in June, overpowering Toyota and Sony. The platform is also planning to buy a digital bank.
Metaplanet eyes digital bank acquisition in phase 2 of Bitcoin strategy
Metaplanet plans to use its Bitcoin as collateral to buy revenue-generating firms, including a potential digital bank, as part of its next growth phase.
Hotelier turned bitcoin hoarder Metaplanet plots acquisition spree
The concept of bitcoin treasury companies has been widely criticised, including by veteran short-seller Jim Chanos, who recently dismissed the use of terms such as “bitcoin yield” — which measures the ...
How Crypto Is Powering Robinhood Stock’s Surge
Most notably, the company introduced tokenized stocks, which are essentially blockchain-based equity derivatives allowing the trading of over 200 U.S. stocks ...
It’s crypto crunch time for the House
Senate Republicans and President Donald Trump are pushing to jam the House again. This time, it’s all about crypto.
FTSE 100 Live 08 July: Markets calm despite tariff threats, Shein IPO in focus
Asia stock markets closed higher and the FTSE 100 index today held its ground after President Trump issued letters warning of higher tariffs from 1 August. Japan and South Korea received notice that ...
Asian markets open: Nikkei rises 0.31%, Sensex opens 65 points down
Asian stock markets swung between gains and losses at Tuesday's open, as investors worked to assess a fresh wave of tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, targeting 14 US trading partners.
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump sets tariff rates on Japan, S Korea in letter spree; China vows payback
China warned President Trump on Tuesday against restarting trade tensions and that it will hit back at countries that make deals with the US to exclude China from supply chains. Last month, the US and ...
PAL to fly Manila-Sapporo route every winter
Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced Tuesday the relaunch of its nonstop services between Manila and Sapporo, Japan starting Nov. 24. The thrice-weekly services, however, will be offered ... ( read original story ...)
Citizens decry Sanseito leader’s controversial childbirth remark in rallies near Tokyo
A remark by Sohei Kamiya, leader of the minor opposition party Sanseito, that "older women cannot have children" during an election speech･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber and RAOT hold their ninth joint seminar in support of natural rubber farmers
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that, together with the Surat Thani branch of the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT), it held a seminar event in June 2025 to help Thai natural rubber farmers ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Architect’s 7 Level Compact Home, 59sqm/635sqft
In a quiet residential neighbourhood of Tokyo, architect Masato Igarashi of IGArchitects designed a unique 59sqm/635sqft concrete home for himself and his wife—doubling as his architecture studio. ( read original story ...)