Following President Donald Trump’s threat in early October that he would impose a 100% on imports from China to America, crypto markets crashed as a result. As the rollercoaster of Trump’s ...
Dodgers’ extra-innings win sparks celebration and pride across Tokyo
As the final out was recorded in Toronto, a roar erupted not only from Dodger Stadium but from bars, cafés and newsstands across Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Top Crypto Exchanges in Japan for 2025
Overview: The top crypto exchanges in Japan for 2025 are regulated under Japanese law and offer support for JPY fiat currency.Features to look for include credi ...
Torso believed to be of woman found in Yokohama, foul play suspected
The headless torso of a woman was found floating off Yokohama over the weekend, and police are investigating it as a possible case of foul ... ( read original story ...)
Police say 1999 killing of Nagoya housewife most likely premeditated
Police in Aichi believe a woman arrested last week over the killing of a 32-year-old housewife had attacked her immediately after she opened her front door. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s new leader Takaichi says she wants to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she wants to hold a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un – something no Japanese leader has done in more than 20 years. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong to Allow Crypto Exchanges to Tap Global Capital Pools
Hong Kong plans to ease rules to encourage crypto trading activity in the city, its top market regulator said.
Bombshell report reveals Trump family earned more than $800m from crypto assets
A shocking new report alleges Donald Trump's family earned more than $800 million from sales of crypto assets in the first half of 2025 alone. Much of this cash came from foreign sources as Trump's ...
‘No idea who he is’, says Trump after pardoning crypto tycoon
Trump added that he did not recall meeting Zhao and had "no idea who he is", only that he had been told that the businessman was a victim of a "witch hunt" by the administration of former US president ...
Japanese woman arrested for 1999 murder says she lived in constant fear of being caught
A 69-year-old woman arrested for a 1999 murder in Nagoya, central Japan, told investigators that she had long feared being caught and felt depressed each year as the anniversary of the killing ... ( read original story ...)
Launch of Sapporo’s seasonal limited edition of beer
Models display The Winter's Tale, Sapporo Breweries Ltd.'s seasonal limited edition of beer, during a publicity event at the Japanese company's beer stand in Seoul on Nov. 3, 2025. (Yonhap) (END) [We ... ( read original story ...)
Chloe Zhao’ ‘Hamnet’ and Kore-eda Hirokazu’s ‘After Life’ Move Each Other to Tears at Tokyo Festival: ‘I Couldn’t Stop Crying’
Chloe Zhao and Kore-eda Hirokazu bonded over tears in Tokyo, discussing creative uncertainty, finding film endings on set, and the poetry of cinema. ( read original story ...)
TIFFCOM: Japan’s Anime Industry Expanded 15 Percent to $25 Billion in 2024
The record annual results for Japan's booming anime industry were achieved even before the recent historic success of 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.' ... ( read original story ...)
Headless torso of woman found in Yokohama
The headless torso of a woman was found floating off Yokohama over the weekend, and police are investigating it as a possible case of foul play. The torso was spotted around 10 a.m. Saturday near ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo: Fan Bingbing on Rebounding From Her “Lowest Point,” the Grueling Preparation for ‘Mother Bhumi’ and Working in China Again
The Chinese superstar is almost unrecognizable in Chong Keat Aun’s new film, for which she studied multiple languages and shamanic practices. ( read original story ...)
China Hits Out at Japan’s Takaichi for Meeting Taiwan’s Lin
China criticized Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for meeting with Taiwan officials on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and her subsequent social media posts about the discussions. ( read original story ...)