Tokyo (NKY:IND), (JPXN) has become “astonishingly cheap” for investors and consumers alike, according to Jim Reid, head of the Deutsche Bank Research Institute. In an interview with CNBC, Reid ... ( read original story ...)
Japan passes imperial law amendment to ensure male heirs
On the 17th, an amendment to the Imperial House Basic Law (Imperial Household Law), which governs the composition of Japan’s imperial family, passed the House of Councillors plenary session. The amendment aims to allow adoption of male descendants from former imperial family members who left the imperial family 70 years ago due to a shortage ...
Sumo: Promotion-chasing ozeki Kirishima wins, in 7-way tie for Nagoya lead
Yokozuna promotion-chasing ozeki Kirishima joined six other wrestlers at the top of the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament leaderboard on ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s superstitions make some homes hard to sell or rent
Many Japanese people are reluctant to buy or rent homes where a sudden or violent death has occurred. To reassure prospective buyers and tenants, property owners are calling in "ghost investigators." ... ( read original story ...)
He’s the Tokyo mixology master Jeff Bezos flies in to mix his martinis — and now he’s ready to quietly disrupt NYC cocktail culture
You could easily walk past one of the best cocktail bars in Tokyo without even knowing it was there — Daisuke Ito’s nine-seater speakeasy-style joint, Land Bar Artisan, is hidden behind a heavy door ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s newest luxury hotel is housed in a former prison—and we were the first to stay
Hoshinoya Nara Prison is a captivating stay in the little-known first capital of Japan. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s bond market is back in play after decades in the wilderness
JGBs have been selling off amid policy normalization and concerns over Tokyo's spending plans, but experts say that they deserve another look from investors. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Japan Plans $60M Fundraise, Dedicates $4M to Bitcoin Purchases
Bitcoin Japan launches a $60M fundraising round, setting aside $4M for BTC after an earlier capital raise delayed its treasury plans.
States Are Building Crypto Infrastructure While Washington Lags Behind
States are pushing crypto and blockchain innovation forward, but the federal government needs to step up as well ...
FBI tracks down suspected crypto scammer accused of stealing $220,000 through Steam malware
The FBI has arrested a Florida man accused of helping distribute Steam malware that allegedly infected 8,000 devices and stole more than $220,000 in cryptocurrency.
Japan’s ruling party warns about suspected collusion between activist investors and private equity
By Makiko Yamazaki and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, July 17 (Reuters) - Japan's ruling party raised concerns on Friday over suspected collusion between activist investors and buyout funds in take-private deals ... ( read original story ...)
Japan moves to reinvigorate royal family but keeps succession male-only
Japanese lawmakers revised succession rules to bolster the dwindling ranks of the royal family but ignored public backing to permit female succession. ( read original story ...)
Aichi-Nagoya 2026 celebrates 100 days to go until Asian Para Games
October 2026, featuring 18 Para sports and bringing together around 3000 athletes from 45 National Paralympic Committees ... ( read original story ...)
Japan revises law to ensure supply of (male) heirs to the imperial throne
A popular princess drives support for having a female Japanese Emperor. But the country's first female prime minister opposes it. ( read original story ...)
Japan: Superstitions make some homes hard to sell or rent
Many Japanese people are reluctant to buy or rent homes where a sudden or violent death has occurred. To reassure prospective buyers and tenants, property owners are calling in "ghost investigators." ... ( read original story ...)
Wall Street Deepens Crypto Push as T. Rowe Price Launches Multi-Token ETF and Citadel Invests $400M in Crypto.com
T. Rowe Price launched TKNZ, the market’s first actively managed multi-token spot crypto product. Citadel Securities invested $400 million in Crypto.com at a $20 billion ...