With Australia potentially approving bitcoin ETFs this year, more investors are looking for crypto exposure in their retirement plans.
Nigeria court rules Binance executive can face trial on behalf of crypto exchange
A Nigerian court on Friday ruled that Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan can stand trial on behalf of the cryptocurrency exchange in an ongoing tax evasion case. Binance and executives Gambaryan, a U.
Gymnast Sunisa Lee won gold in Tokyo. Now she’s back to silence her doubts.
Three years after winning gymnastics’ biggest prize, Sunisa Lee’s biggest challenge has been feeling like she deserved it. ( read original story ...)
Tennis Champ Naomi Osaka’s Company Hana Kuma Boards ‘Julie Keeps Quiet,’ Ahead of Cannes World Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka's company Hana Kuma has boarded Leonardo Van Dijl's debut feature "Julie Keeps Quiet" ahead of its world premiere on Saturday in Cannes Critics' Week. The film is being ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Disney is using American influencers to target U.S. customers
Tokyo Disney Resort will open a massive expansion that includes new lands and attractions modeled after its hit films “Frozen,” “Tangled,” and “Peter Pan.” ... ( read original story ...)
A Forest Retreat in ‘Tokyo’s Backyard’
How the architect Terence Ngan and the interior designer Ed Ng made a home for themselves in the woods. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo hotel repurposes suitcases left by foreign visitors as planters for veggie garden
Foreign visitors to Japan numbered over 3 million in both March and April this year, the Japan National Tourism Organization announced on May･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Faw TOKYO April Edition Wraps Up With Impressive Turnout
FaW TOKYO (FASHION WORLD TOKYO) recently concluded its April edition with resounding success, solidifying its position as Japan's larg ... ( read original story ...)
Wanted: Japanese firms’ policy advice on AI, trade and crypto
A new breed of lawyer has emerged in Japan over the past decade: part lobbyist, part advocate, they sit between companies and governments, helping to shape policy and regulation in some of the world’s ...
Spotlight On 3 Japanese Growth Stocks With At Least 14% Insider Ownership
Amidst a backdrop of marginal weekly losses for Japan's Nikkei 225 and TOPIX indices, the Japanese market remains a focal point for investors closely watching the Bank of Japan's hints at potential ...
Japan’s Nikkei skids on Wall Street weakness and BOJ policy uncertainty
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average retreated on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s weak finish overnight, with sentiment also weighed down by uncertainties about the Bank of Japan’s policy path. The ...
ECB’s Schnabel calls for caution in rate cuts beyond June, Nikkei reports
European Central Bank (ECB) board member Isabel Schnabel said the central bank may slash interest rates in June, but advocated caution about further cuts in borrowing costs given uncertainty over the ...
Temasek’s venture capital arm to launch first Japan-focused fund
SINGAPORE -- Vertex Holdings, the venture capital arm of Singaporean state investor Temasek Holdings, is expanding its startup investment in Japan through a new dedicated fund, according to its CEO, ...
Tokyo’s hidden green places are a must-visit for nature lovers
Nakameguro Canal, a serene escape from Tokyo's hustle, transforms during off-peak times. While cherry blossoms draw crowds, the canal's charm is year-round. Its banks offer an intimate stroll past ... ( read original story ...)
2 in Japan nabbed over alleged forced child labor after boy, 11, made to operate excavator
Two individuals in Japan, including the representative of a self-support facility, have been arrested for allegedly forcing four young boys ･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Tony Leung Set as Tokyo Film Festival Jury President
Hong Kong star actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai is poised to return to Japan and will be president of the jury at the Tokyo International Film Festival. ( read original story ...)