Japan is set to loosen the rules controlling the country’s tightly guarded rice reserve for the first time as domestic prices of the grain soar to the highest levels on record.
Japanese police arrest Canadian in smuggling of huge amount of stimulants hidden in machinery
Japanese police say they have arrested a Canadian national on suspicion of smuggling hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine into Japan hidden inside large industrial machinery that he had shipped in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to meet OpenAI and SoftBank CEOs on Monday, Japanese govt says
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will hold talks with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son on Monday, the Japanese government said on Friday. ( read original story ...)
The FBI says crypto fraud cost Americans $5.6 billion a year. Here’s how you can stay safe
Crypto scams are evolving, costing victims billions each year. Experts share the red flags to watch for and how to keep your money safe.
Osaka whale burial cost could have been 14 million yen less
OSAKA—An external review released by the city government here on Jan. 30 found that improved negotiations could have slashed the 80 million yen ($517,000) cost of burying a deceased stranded whale by ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation, Japan Activity Data Back More BOJ Rate Hikes
An uptick in inflation in the Tokyo metropolitan area and solid outturns in other key Japanese economic data support the Bank of Japan’s plan to pursue more interest-rate increases. ( read original story ...)
US Army Black Hawk helicopters like in fatal DC collision also routinely fly low above Tokyo
U.S. military Black Hawk helicopters, like the one involved in a fatal collision with a passenger jet near Washington D.C. Jan. 29, are stati ( read original story ...)
A sinkhole swallowed a truck driver in Japan. It’s expanding and residents are worried
Japanese authorities have asked hundreds of residents near Tokyo to evacuate as a sinkhole at an intersection grew to more than 40 meters wide, hampering rescuers racing to reach an elderly truck ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Underlying Inflation Still Slightly Below Target, BOJ Governor Says
Underlying inflation in Japan is still slightly below the central bank’s target of 2%, Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said, underlining that it is in no hurry to raise interest rates. ( read original story ...)
Why Osaka has banned smoking, vaping in public?
Ahead of World Expo 2025, Osaka, the host and one of the biggest Japanese cities has completely banned smoking and vaping in all public places. Anyone caught violating the rule will face a fine of ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Steady, Gold Tokens Shine as XAU Hits Record High; Inflation in Tokyo Rises
So close yet so far – that's the story for bitcoin (BTC) this Friday morning, as its price rally has stalled just shy of record highs amidst a ...
Roman Storm Case: Will Jailing A Coder Stifle U.S. Crypto Growth?
Storm, a co-founder of Tornado Cash, faces money laundering and sanctions violation charges in the U.S. government’s latest crackdown on crypto privacy tools.
DJT stock jumps 10% on new fintech, Truth.Fi, as Trump looks to deliver for crypto and Bitcoin supporters
Trump Media and Technology Group is expanding into financial services with Charles Schwab, which will manage investments in Bitcoin and ETFs. Trump Media (NASDAQ: DJT) stock jumped more than 10% in morning trading on Wednesday on news it was expanding into financial services,
Stock market today: Asian stocks mostly higher after Wall Street tech gains
Asia markets are mostly higher on Friday following gains on Wall Street driven by Tesla, IBM and Meta Platforms after strong profit reports. Japan's core inflation rate, a key indicator of national ...
World Famous Snow Festival Held in Sapporo Strives for Sustainability amid “Unprecedented Challenges” Caused by Climate Change
Despite the ongoing challenges, Sapporo is taking on the task to preserve the Snow Festival tradition, while adapting to new changes. The City welcomes those who come and witness firsthand its efforts ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s energy security to benefit from more US LNG, JERA says
Japan's energy security will benefit from U.S. President Donald Trump's push to increase liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, an executive at JERA, Japan's top LNG buyer, said on Friday, while ... ( read original story ...)