Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) will push for taxes on crypto to be slashed as it moves to make the industry more competitive.
Trump and Melania’s Crypto Grifts Suffer Catastrophic Plunge
First lady Melania Trump followed her husband into the famously volatile cryptocurrency industry, and her token has fared even worse. Her $MELANIA coin has lost more than 98 percent of its value since ...
Football: Elias hits hat-trick as Kyoto thrash FC Tokyo 4-0, go back on top
Rafael Elias bagged his second hat-trick of the season to propel Kyoto Sanga back to the top of the J-League first-division standings Sunday with a 4-0 demolition of FC Tokyo. The resounding victory at Tokyo's Ajinomoto Stadium moved manager Cho Kwi Jae's team up to 51 points from 27 games, ( read original story ...)
Tokyo rally calls for peace and freedom in Ukraine
A rally calling for peace and freedom for Ukraine was held in Tokyo on Sunday, three-and-a-half years after Russia began its invasion of the country. ( read original story ...)
Man arrested after allegedly releasing pepper spray, injuring 18 in Tokyo
A man was arrested Saturday (Aug 23) for allegedly unleashing a substance believed to be pepper spray in Tokyo's bustling Shibuya district, injuring 18 people, police said, Kyodo News reported. ( read original story ...)
Japanese business to invest $100m to make Ghana Africa’s first AI-powered agriculture hub
Degas Limited has announced a $100 million investment over the next four years to position Ghana as Africa’s first AI-powered agricultural hub. ( read original story ...)
Ramaphosa leans on Japan as gateway out of US tariff quagmire
President Cyril Ramaphosa highlights Japan's tariff adjustments as a pivotal opportunity for enhancing South Africa's trade relations during his address at the TICAD9 Summit. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Ishiba, South Korea’s Lee agree closer cooperation before Lee meets Trump
By Tim Kelly and Joyce Lee TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed on Saturday to closer security and economic ties ahead of Lee's ... ( read original story ...)
At historic summit between Japan and South Korea, Trump’s presence looms large
With US foreign policy in flux, Japan and South Korea are finding common ground on trade, defense, and demographic challenges. ( read original story ...)
‘Hands off our history’: Activists in Little Tokyo speak to affirm WWII history
Some organizations, including the National Parks Conservation Association and Los Angeles Conservancy, a Trump directive is an attempt to censor Japanese American history and other Civil Rights ( read original story ...)
Imperial couple have tea with African leaders at Tokyo palace
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted a tea reception for African leaders and their spouses at the Imperial Palace on Aug. 22. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Financial Regulator Pushes for Crypto ETF Adoption
Japan's FSA proposes crypto tax cuts and regulations to enable crypto ETFs adoption, aiming to boost adoption and lead global digital finance.
South Korea’s Lee in Japan to shore up ties before meeting Trump
TOKYO (Reuters) -South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Japan on Saturday for a summit expected to reaffirm security cooperation between the two East Asian neighbours before Lee meets U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Game Show 2022 to be held as physical event for both business and …
Tokyo Game Show 2022 will run from September 15 to 18 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan as a physical event for both business and general visitors for the first time in three years, the Computer En… ... ( read original story ...)
From Singapore to Sapporo, Asia’s ‘coolcation’ spots reshape global tourism amid climate change
Cities like Sapporo and Singapore are using innovative urban designs, from snow-powered air conditioning to ‘Supertrees’ to attract visitors. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Calls Venus Williams ‘Inspiring’ Ahead of Historic Return at 2025 US Open
Williams received a wild card to compete in New York. She returned to action in July at the DC Open, beating Peyton Stearns in the first round before losing to fifth-seeded Magdalena Fręch. She also ... ( read original story ...)