While the government will stop issuing new health insurance cards on Monday, there is a one-year grace period for their integration with My Number cards. ( read original story ...)
Japan FSA Cracks Down on Unregistered Crypto Exchanges
These exchanges have been accused of violating Japanese cryptocurrency regulations by operating without the required registration, potentially exposing users to financial risks. In a report by ...
Managerial promotions often lead to arrogance, less effort to listen to opinions: Japan poll
As managerial workers move up to higher positions, fewer of them put in the effort to know their subordinates and more ignore inconvenient op ... ( read original story ...)
Retro Japan: Ex-Tokyo public diner built in 1932 retains modern impression
With its sturdy structure and characteristic window designs, a former public dining facility built in 1932 in the Japanese capital's Koto War･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Kanye West beams with $850,000 titanium teeth as he dodges legal woes in Tokyo
Kanye West and Bianca Censori continued to turn heads in bold ensembles as they stepped out for a date night in Tokyo. The rapper flashed his unusual titanium grills, a procedure that set him back ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to grant radar to Philippines amid South China Sea tensions
TOKYO -- Japan will supply the Philippines with a coastal surveillance radar to monitor the movements of ships as a South China Sea territorial dispute simmers between Manila and Beijing, Nikkei has ...
Osaka Gas to build U.S. e-methane procurement network
OSAKA -- Osaka Gas plans to spend 100 billion yen ($667 million) to construct a procurement network in the U.S. for e-methane, an eco-friendly alternative to natural gas, hoping it will supply more ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese PM says he will have ‘frank’ Trump discussions
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba yesterday said that he would have “frank discussions” with US president-elect Donald Trump, saying that cooperation between them was vital to ensuring a “free ... ( read original story ...)
Leak Reveals December Crypto Bombshell As Bitcoin And Ripple’s XRP Price Suddenly Soar
Bitcoin bulls are ramping up their 2025 price predictions after Donald Trump's election triggered a regulatory "green ...
Venture Capitalist Attacks Net $1 Billion In Crypto—What You Need To Know
North Korean hackers are posing as venture capitalists in order to fleece individual and corporate U.S. investors out of billions in crypto. Here’s what we know.
Japan to provide defense equipment for 4 countries in Asia and Africa
Japan has decided to provide four countries in Asia and Africa with equipment to support monitoring and surveillance under its security cooperation framework. ( read original story ...)
Aquarium in central Japan wins over deep-sea fish lovers
NAGOYA, Japan -- Just two decades ago the Takeshima Aquarium in Gamagori, Aichi prefecture, was on the verge of shutting down. Now, after years of focused efforts to attract visitors -- including a ... ( read original story ...)
Man accused of attempted murder after driving with cop on hood in Osaka Pref.
A 50-year-old occupant of a vehicle that traveled over 200 meters in Osaka Prefecture with a police officer on the hood after the officer tri･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s $1 Trillion Rally Has Yet to Reprise Pandemic-Era Mania
Controversial crypto mogul Justin Sun beamed as he ate a $6.2 million banana in Hong Kong, a spectacle that ratcheted up the spotlight on digital assets as the industry tries to keep an historic market rally on track.
Another Huge Week For Crypto! Key Developments For Bitcoin ETFs, XRP, Solana, And More
We have a quick roundup of the top crypto headlines from Thanksgiving week! Major updates include the XRPL’s listing on Dexscreener, a dip in Bitcoin ETF inflows, and some big moves from Trump and Tron founder Justin Sun.
Editorial: Clear vision for Japan’s future missing in PM Ishiba’s Diet speech
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's call for robust parliamentary debate itself is a right course to take, but without a clear vision for Japan's ( read original story ...)