In March 2025, online videos accurately claimed that the country of Japan was threatening to offload billions of U.S. Treasurys in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of tariffs. In March 2025,
This Black-owned bakery in Japan has been in business for over 30 years
After coming to Japan on a one-way ticket, Kyle Sexton opened a successful bakery, Kyle’s Good Finds, a Tokyo staple for more than three decades.
Japan Stands Up New Joint Operations Command Planned to Work with Local U.S. Forces
Japan activated its Japan Self-Defense Force Joint Operations Command (JJOC) Monday, allowing its military to better conduct integrated and joint operations. Japan outlined the intention to establish the JJOC in its Defense Buildup Program (DBP),
US pressures Malaysia to stop banned AI chips potentially entering China by monitoring ‘every shipment that comes to Malaysia when it involves Nvidia chips’
The United States has come into 2025 swinging when it comes to foreign imports around technology. Not only has the Trump administration implemented new tariffs that have caused Japanese companies to …
Circle to Launch USDC in Japan on March 26 With SBI Partnership
Circle plans to launch USDC in Japan on March 26 through a partnership with local heavyweight SBI Holdings, marking a significant milestone for both the global stablecoin market and Japan’s blockchain …
Japan court dissolves controversial ‘Moonies’ church
A court in Japan has ordered the disbandment of the controversial Unification Church, which came under scrutiny after the shock killing of former prime minister Shinzo Abe in 2022. The alleged …
What happens if Mount Fuji erupts? Japan lays out ‘major disaster’ action plan
An eruption of the iconic mountain could release 10 times the amount of debris generated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Lula arrives in Japan to celebrate 130 years of diplomatic ties
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and First Lady Janja were welcomed by Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Tuesday at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, marking the start of the …
Japan’s Nomura Real Estate strikes deal with L&G to enter UK housing market
One of Japan’s largest property developers has struck a deal with Legal & General to build more than 1,000 homes in Britain’s rental housing market, where demand for properties far exceeds supply.
Citigroup appoints Akira Hoshino as head of markets for Japan
Citigroup appointed Akira Hoshino as the head of markets for Japan on Tuesday, effective immediately. Hoshino, who previously led the foreign exchange and rates sales divisions, will drive business …