A Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train inspired by Tokyo DisneySea's new Fantasy Springs area runs on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Feb. 21, 2025. ( read original story ...)
Occupation does not equal peace for pro-Ukraine protest in Tokyo
On the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, more than 300 Ukrainians and their supporters gathered on Feb. 24 in front of Shibuya Station in Tokyo to protest the ongoing conflict. ( read original story ...)
Buffett’s Bet Sparks Surge in Japan Trading House Shares
Japanese trading houses, including Mitsubishi Corp. and Marubeni Corp., rallied on Tuesday after Berkshire Hathaway Inc.’s plans to increase holdings were seen a stamp of approval for the sector. ( read original story ...)
Crypto trading booms in India’s smaller cities as job growth and incomes disappoint
By Jaspreet Kalra NAGPUR, India (Reuters) -Like thousands of his countrymen in far-flung places, flower-shop owner Ashish Nagose has been learning about trading cryptocurrencies by attending classes every weekday for the past two months in his home city of Nagpur in western India.
Crypto Market Is Recovering! These are The Newest ICOs Projected to Explode In March
Did you know investing in big crypto projects is unnecessary if you want massive ROI? As more and more ICOs with massive ROI potential launch, investors can now
Mitsubishi Electric Develops World’s First Technology that Provides Visualization of Operator Know-How from System Operation Logs
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today that it has developed the world’s first “Operation Log-driven Development Technology” fo ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s traditional brokers shift focus to inheritance business
Full-service securities companies in Japan with physical outlets are increasingly focusing on inheritance-related services. As the population ages, a growing number of individuals are concerned about ... ( read original story ...)
The biggest crypto heist ever: $1.5 billion stolen from Bybit cryptocurrency exchange
According to Bybit's holdings, that amounts to $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency that was stolen from Bybit and its customers, making this the largest ever cryptocurrency theft. However, as Molly White of Web3IsGoingGreat points out, the hacker can't exactly cash out $1.5 billion in Ethereum, because an amount that high would crash the value of ETH.
How to Take the Crazy Crypto Circus Seriously
The crypto sphere may seem chaotic, but that "craziness" often reflects rapid experimentation and boundless ambition.
One of Japan’s top regional banks holds JGB buying on bet rates to climb
There’s keen interest in the market on whether Japan’s regional banks will pour back into benchmark 10-year notes.
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Yokohama FC prediction: Can Holland’s new signings save struggling giants in heated derby? | OneFootball
Yokohama FC, despite their overall challenging season, enter this derby with renewed confidence following a 1-0 victory over Fagiano Okayama, where Solomon Sakuragawa's 57th-minute strike proved ... ( read original story ...)
Domino’s falls on France and Japan expansion
Domino’s has announced strong performances in Australia has been offset by challenges in Japan and France as the business falls to a net loss in the six-months until December 29. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Trading Houses Surge as Buffett Looks to Boost Stakes
Japanese trading houses, including Mitsubishi Corp. and Marubeni Corp., rallied on Tuesday after Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said it was looking to increase ownership in the companies. ( read original story ...)
Japanese trading companies’ shares jump on Buffett comments
Shares in Japan's five major trading houses rose more than 5% in early trade on Tuesday after billionaire investor Warren Buffett said his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway would likely increase its ...
Japan’s corporate service inflation accelerates to 3.1% y/y in January
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation in January accelerated to 3.1% from a year earlier as prices for a wide range of services continued to rise, keeping alive expectations of further interest rate hikes by the central bank. ( read original story ...)
North Korean hackers steal record $1.5 billion in single crypto hack, security firm says
North Korean hackers have stolen $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency in a single heist, making it the largest crypto hack on record, security experts told CNN.