The Japanese government is planning to continue gasoline subsidies next year with phased in reductions, the Nikkei newspaper said on Tuesday. In a draft economic stimulus plan, the subsidies will continue in 2025, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s DPP Will Support Tamaki for Premiership as Planned
Japan’s Democratic Party for the People will nominate its head Yuichiro Tamaki for the premiership vote as planned following a report about his personal life. ( read original story ...)
Burned by mom, abused ‘young carer’ in Tokyo engages in support activities for similar youth
A 21-year-old man, attending a university in Tokyo and studying to become a social worker, asked for protection from police officers who arri ... ( read original story ...)
4 investments to try if crypto makes you nervous, according to a 27-year-old millionaire who used to work on Wall Street
If the cryptocurrency market's volatility is too intense, consider safer investments like EFTs, real estate, I-bonds, and fractional shares.
Investors see crypto markets peaking in H2 2025: Survey
Nearly half of investors anticipate a market top in the second half of 2025, according to a survey by MV Global. Solana could 4x.
Shigeru Ishiba re-elected as Japan’s prime minister in minority government
After an initial vote failed, with no candidate getting a majority, Ishiba bested Yoshihiko Noda, the president of Japan's Constitutional Democratic Party and the LDP's main political opposition with 221 votes to Noda's 160 and 84 invalid ballots that ... ( read original story ...)
Temperatures cool in Japan, but inbound travel shows little sign of slowing down
Temperatures are cooling in Japan, but interest in visiting shows no signs of abating, as autumn arrivals continue to outpace pre-pandemic levels. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin Soars Above $82,000 as Trump Win Boosts Crypto Prospects
(Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin rallied past $82,000 for the first time, boosted by President-elect Donald Trump’s embrace of digital assets and the prospect of a Congress featuring pro-crypto lawmakers. Trump was declared the winner in Arizona, marking a clean ...
Crypto Fear And Greed Index: What It Is And How To Use It
Discover the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, a key tool for gauging market sentiment. Learn how it works, its importance, and tips on using it for smarter investments.
Japan plans an automated road between Tokyo and Osaka to overcome the driver shortage and delivery demand
Japan is developing an innovative project to connect Tokyo and Osaka via a "conveyor road", an automated route designed to address the growing demand for delivery services and the shortage of drivers. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama supports college students
Yokohama has been building ties with Northampton College by providing educational talks on logistics and by donating a retired lorry for its mechanical students to practice their skills. It was after ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Ishiba survives parliament vote as Trump looms large
Shigeru Ishiba's scandal-tarnished coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a lower house election late last month. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s controversial Yasukuni Shrine vandalised with kanji for ‘death’
Police said Monday they have launched an investigation after the kanji character for “death” was found graffitied on two spots of a stone wall at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, after similar ... ( read original story ...)
Binance CEO calls Trump’s election victory a ‘big win for crypto’ as bitcoin hits a new high
The price of bitcoin has risen over $80,000 for the first time following the president-elect's win over Kamala Harris last week.
Kanji character for ‘death’ found graffitied at Tokyo’s Yasukuni shrine
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Police said Monday they have launched an investigation after the kanji character for "death" was found graffitied on two spots of a stone wall at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese woman arrested for illegal employment of staff at five bars in Tokyo
Tokyo police have arrested a Vietnamese woman on suspicion of illegally employing Vietnamese nationals at five bars in Tokyo. Duong Thi Minh Hong, a 29-year-old Vietnamese national, operates five ... ( read original story ...)