Toyota Motor Corp. will delay construction of its electric vehicle battery factory in southwestern Japan due to slowing global deman ... ( read original story ...)
Bianca Censori Allegedly ‘Frightened’ of Kanye ‘Ye’ West as He Flees Back to Tokyo
Bianca Censori is allegedly 'frightened' of Kanye 'Ye' West following his X outbursts. Here's what to know about his location. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s corporate service inflation hits 3.0%, keeps BOJ rate hike bets alive
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation hit 3.0% in February, data showed on Wednesday, keeping alive expectations of further interest rate hikes by the central bank. Service-sector ... ( read original story ...)
Will 2025 Osaka Expo have a big economic impact?
The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the expected economic impact of the 2025 Expo, set to open in Osaka in April･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Incoming SEC chair Paul Atkins owns up to $6 million in crypto-related assets—though no Bitcoin
Paul Atkins, President Donald Trump’s Solana and Cardano, that it alleged were unregistered securities. The SEC also targeted celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Lindsay Lohan for promoting tokens, among other individuals.
‘Without a community, there is no crypto’: LunarCrush CEO says social data now critical for trading
LunarCrush CEO Joe Vezzani says social sentiment is now a must-have tool for crypto traders, calling it “one more piece of the puzzle” in market decisions.
DJT stock jumps after Trump Media announces major crypto ETF deal
TMTG, the media company owned by President Trump, has entered into a strategic partnership with Crypto.com to launch crypto ETFs.
Skadden, Nishimura & Asahi Advise As Eneos Holdings Subsidiary Lists For $2.5B In Tokyo
This transaction is Japan’s largest IPO since 2018, overtaking Tokyo Metro’s $2.24 billion IPO in September of last year, which was also the country’s largest IPO in 2024.
Circle to launch USDC stablecoin in Japan on 26 March
Circle Internet Financial is set to launch its USDC stablecoin in Japan on 26 March, in collaboration with SBI Holdings. The company, via its local subsidiary Circle Japan KK, will offer USDC to ...
Comedy Romance ‘Tokyo Crush’ Wins Series Mania Best Project Award
One of Series Mania's industry centerpieces, the Pitching Sessions saw 15 projects presented to an industry audience on Tuesday at Series Mania in Lille, northern France. Carrying ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Stands Up New Joint Operations Command Planned to Work with Local U.S. Forces
Japan activated its Japan Self-Defense Force Joint Operations Command (JJOC) Monday, allowing its military to better conduct integrated and joint operations. Japan outlined the intention to establish the JJOC in its Defense Buildup Program (DBP), ( read original story ...)
This Black-owned bakery in Japan has been in business for over 30 years
After coming to Japan on a one-way ticket, Kyle Sexton opened a successful bakery, Kyle's Good Finds, a Tokyo staple for more than three decades. ( read original story ...)
SEC’s Hester Peirce on risks crypto could pose to the stock market
The Head of the Crypto Task Force weighs in on memecoins, investor protections, and how the SEC plans to safeguard crypto markets.
Trump’s Crypto Project to Offer Dollar-Tracking Stablecoin
President Donald Trump’s crypto project World Liberty Financial said it plans to launch a stablecoin redeemable one-for-one with the dollar, an announcement that comes as his administration throws its ...
French-Japanese Comedy ‘Tokyo Crush’ Wins Series Mania Forum Best Project Award
French-Japanese comedy romance series Tokyo Crush has won the Series Mania Co-Pro Pitching Sessions event. The result was announced by Series Mania founder and Director General Laurence Herszberg in the past few minutes, ( read original story ...)
This Underrated Japanese Town Is An Authentic, Mountainous, And Uncrowded Alternative To Tokyo
Escape Tokyo crowds by heading to an underrated mountain town rich in culture and history. Explore the quaint streets while enjoying delicious, authentic eats. ( read original story ...)