A crypto venture recently unveiled by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and his new Middle East envoy, billionaire Steve Witkoff, has partnered with a crypto platform that authorities and financial ...
Kraken Axes NFT Marketplace. Here’s What to Do if You Have NFTs on This Crypto Exchange
Kraken, a large US-based cryptocurrency exchange, is shuttering its NFT marketplace after launching the service about two years ago. Kraken announced the closure in late November. Kraken users have ...
Blackstone to acquire Tokyo office building from Seibu in $2.6 bln deal
Blackstone said on Thursday that it will acquire a high-end office building in central Tokyo for $2.6 billion, a deal it says is the biggest real estate investment by a foreign investor in Japan.
Fresh fin whale meat is auctioned for the first time in decades in Japan
Meat from fin whales caught for the first time in nearly 50 years off Japan’s northern coast has fetched up to more than $1,300 per kilogram at auction, as officials try to keep the struggling ... ( read original story ...)
‘No time to spare’ to address Japan’s baby bust as Tokyo promises free daycare to all preschoolers
It's the second family-friendly out of Tokyo, following the municipal government's decision to offer a 4-day work week to employees. ( read original story ...)
Australia’s Santos to supply Japan’s Shizuoka with LNG
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Santos (STO.AX), opens new tab, Australia's No.2 independent oil and gas producer by market cap, said on Thursday it signed a deal to supply Japanese gas distributor Shizuoka Gas ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone to buy Tokyo complex from Seibu for 400 billion yen
BLACKSTONE Inc is buying a mixed-use complex in Tokyo from Seibu Holdings in the largest real-estate acquisition by a foreign fund in Japan. Read more at The Business Times. ( read original story ...)
Coincheck Becomes First Japanese Crypto Exchange To Go Public on Nasdaq
Coincheck becomes the first Japanese crypto exchange to go public on Nasdaq. It’s only the second crypto exchange after Coinbase to go public in the ...
Blackstone to acquire Tokyo office building from Seibu in $2.6 billion deal
Blackstone said on Thursday that it will acquire a high-end office building in central Tokyo for $2.6 billion, a deal it says is the biggest real estate investment by a foreign investor in Japan. The ... ( read original story ...)
Blackstone to Buy Tokyo Office Complex for $2.6 Billion
Blackstone has agreed to acquire a mixed-use office complex in Tokyo for $2.6 billion from Seibu Holdings. The U.S. asset manager said Thursday that the acquisition of Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioicho ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to make day care free to boost birth rate
The city plans to make day care free for all pre-school children starting in September. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Osaka prepares to welcome World Expo
World Expo, first held in 1851, takes place every five years. The 2025 event (Osaka Kansai Expo) will focus on developing and adopting best practices from around the world to drive co-creation in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Coincheck Crypto Exchange Enters Wall Street With Nasdaq Listing
Japan-based cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck started trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange Wednesday following a strategic merger with a special purpose acquisition company.
Japan plans tax hike to fund $280bn military buildup
By bno - Tokyo Office Japan is gearing up to increase taxes as early as April 2026 to finance its ambitious plan to double its defence budget to 2% of GDP. This move comes as the nation seeks to ...
Osaka prosecutor allegedly raped by boss left ‘speechless’ by plea change to not guilty
A public prosecutor who claims to have been raped by her boss in an incident six years ago broke down in silent despair upon hearing that the･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
A Visitor’s Guide to Osaka, Japan
Spread the loveIntroduction Osaka, Japan’s third-largest city, is known for its modern architecture, vibrant nightlife, and delicious street food. Often referred to as the “Kitchen of Japan,” Osaka ... ( read original story ...)