Japan


Metaplanet Seeks $340M To Repay Bitcoin Loans, Buy Back Shares

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Metaplanet plans ¥52 billion in zero-interest convertible bonds due 2031, using proceeds to repay Bitcoin-backed loans ... Read more

Lufthansa Group Boosts Japan Network With Up To 50 Flights Per Week From Summer 2027

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Due to a ‘strong increase in demand’, the group’s airlines will offer up to 50 weekly flights to four Japanese air... Read more

This New Japanese Walking Trail Connects Six Cities Across 320 Kilometres

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Japan’s longest loop trail is now fully open. Spread across 320 kilometres, the Hitachinokuni Long Trail takes hikers ... Read more

Could Citis 24/7 Dollar Transfers Slow Stablecoin Adoption In Japan?

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Citi has expanded its blockchain based Token Services into Japan, giving institutional clients access to 24/7 US dollar ... Read more

The Top 10 Countries For Tourism Have Just Been Named – And Six Are In Europe

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While Japan claimed the top spot overall, Albania was named as the fastest improver in the World Economic Forum’s Trav... Read more

Tokyo Vs Seoul: Which Trendy Capital Should You Visit On An Asian Adventure?

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Tourism in both Tokyo and Seoul has been booming for a while now and there’s no sign of this slowing down just yet. He... Read more

Poké Ball-shaped Hotel Opens In Japan To Mark 30th Anniversary Of Pokémon

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The new hotel concept in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, was designed by NOT A HOTEL and is just three metres wide. Read more

Poké Ball-shaped Hotel Opens In Japan To Mark 30th Anniversary Of Pokémon

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The new hotel concept in Tomakomai City, Hokkaido, was designed by NOT A HOTEL and is just three metres wide. Read more

Metaplanet Moves 1,000 BTC To Coinbase Prime

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Metaplanet transferred 1,000 BTC to Coinbase Prime as its proposed Super League Bitcoin treasury deal awaits shareholder... Read more

Which Cities In Japan Are Candidates To Become The 'second Capital'?

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Japan’s search for a potential secondary capital is putting a spotlight on destinations beyond Tokyo. Here’s why the... Read more

Japanese Retailer Lawson Adds USDC, USDT And JPYC To Stablecoin Payment Trial

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Lawson has expanded its stablecoin payment pilot to include USDC, USDT and JPYC through a second point-of-sale test at t... Read more

A New Hello Kitty Hotel In Tokyo Allows Guests To Check-in But Not Stay

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At this hotel-inspired exhibition in Tokyo, Sanrio fans can check-in with a room key, explore rooms, a garden and beach ... Read more

SBI Picks Solana: What Japans Tokenization Pivot Means For SOL

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On July 13, one of Japan’s largest financial conglomerates rewired its blockchain strategy in a single press release. ... Read more

JCB And Circle Begin USDC Pilot For Business And Retail Payments

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JCB has partnered with Circle to test USDC for internal treasury transfers and merchant payments in Japan, extending sta... Read more

SBI Digital Finance Taps Doppler To Expand XRP Lending In Japan

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Doppler Finance and SBI Digital Finance will develop institutional XRP lending, liquidity and tokenized asset infrastruc... Read more

Dusits New Lakeside Retreat In Hokkaido Has Villas, Open-air Bathing And Stunning Wooden Décor

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For a peaceful escape in northern Japan, WE Hotel Toya, Dusit Collection offers guests a scenic night’s sleep overlook... Read more

SBI Holdings To Buy Bitbank In ¥46.7B Japan Crypto Deal

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SBI Holdings will buy bitbank for ¥46.7B, creating Japan’s largest crypto platform by assets, with completion planned... Read more

Japan Launches Supreme Class Bullet Train Airline-style Private Cabins

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Already renowned for their speed and comfort, Japan's Shinkansen bullet trains are about to become even more luxurious, ... Read more

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