Japan


Want To Book A Life-changing Holiday? Then Travel To These Destinations

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Searching for more than a beach break? These are the places that travellers say transformed their lives when they return... Read more

SBI Shinsei Bank Offers Bitcoin, Ether And XRP Rewards On Deposits

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SBI Shinsei Bank has introduced a campaign that has linked deposit interest payments to cryptocurrency exchange vouchers... Read more

Metaplanet Weighs Stock Repurchases After MNAV Falls To 0.92x

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Metaplanet has reiterated that share buybacks remain a potential capital allocation tool after its mNAV ratio fell to 0.... Read more

Can The Bank Of Japans 1% Rate Hike Spark Another Crypto Selloff?

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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have come under renewed macro scrutiny after reports indicated that the Bank of Japan... Read more

If You Throw Trash, You Lose Cash: Tokyo Tourist District Introduces Littering Fines

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Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle t... Read more

Where SoftBank Stands To Benefit On Japans Stablecoin Plans

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Japan’s ruling party is pushing crypto ETFs and yen stablecoins, and that could turn SoftBank from a crypto-adjacent c... Read more

Japans Pokémon Travel Trend Flies High With New Themed Airport

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A regional airport in Japan is getting a Pokémon-inspired makeover as part of post-earthquake recovery efforts. Read more

Bitbank Launches Japans First Exchange-settled Crypto Credit Card

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Bitbank launches EPOS Crypto Card in Japan, letting users settle bills with bitcoin from exchange balances and earn 0.5%... Read more

Gotta Stay In Em All: Japan Hotel Brand Expands Pokémon Room Range

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Every stay includes special-edition MIMARU-original merchandise, such as themed fabric bags and collectable items. Read more

New Hotels In Japan: The Standout Openings To Book In 2026

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From Kyoto heritage stays to a converted prison in Nara, Japan’s newest hotels reflect a shift towards design, identit... Read more

Japan Tourism Is Booming As Travellers Look Beyond Tokyo And Kyoto

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Authentic experiences and adventure are driving growth in Japan, while next year’s Green Expo in Yokohama will bring n... Read more

Bitflyer Trading Volume Jumps 200% As Oil Spike Triggers Nikkei Sell-off

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Trading activity on Japanese crypto exchange bitFlyer surged sharply as volatility in energy and equity markets pushed i... Read more

New Luxury Tourist Train Connecting Osaka To UNESCO-listed Mount Kōya To Launch In April

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Passengers will be able to explore pilgrimage routes, Shingon Buddhist temples and the largest cemetery in Japan. Read more

How Japans “Takaichi Trade” May Weaken Bitcoins Short-term Outlook

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Japan’s “Takaichi trade” is shifting global capital flows and tightening liquidity, adding short-term downside pre... Read more

Our Quiet Lives Are Threatened: Mount Fuji Cherry Blossom Festival Axed Over Bad Tourist Behaviour

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The local council said issues of traffic congestion, disruption for residents and littering have been growing in recent ... Read more

Upper Age Limits For Clubs Are Common In South Korea. Now Japan Is Following Suit

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The chain claims it merely wants its patrons’ preferences to match its boisterous atmosphere, but the move has sparked... Read more

Japan Regulators Expected To Approve Spot Crypto ETFs By 2028

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Japan is edging closer to approving spot cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds, with regulators signaling that the first ... Read more

This Year Could Be A Surprisingly Affordable Time To See Japans Cherry Blossoms

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Both independent travel and tour packages are seeing more competitive pricing this year. Read more