Crypto - Published date: Tuesday August 04, 2026.

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

Expat - Published date: Monday July 27, 2026.

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

Crypto - Published date: Tuesday July 14, 2026.

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

Crypto - Published date: Tuesday July 14, 2026.

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

Crypto - Published date: Tuesday July 14, 2026.

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

Expat - Published date: Monday July 06, 2026.

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

Crypto - Published date: Tuesday June 30, 2026.

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

Expat - Published date: Tuesday June 23, 2026.

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

Crypto - Published date: Tuesday June 16, 2026.

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Expat - Published date: Monday June 15, 2026.

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

Crypto - Published date: Tuesday June 09, 2026.

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

Crypto - Published date: Tuesday June 09, 2026.

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

Crypto - Published date: Tuesday June 09, 2026.

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

Expat - Published date: Wednesday June 03, 2026.

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

Crypto - Published date: Monday June 01, 2026.

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

Expat - Published date: Sunday May 17, 2026.

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

Crypto - Published date: Tuesday April 28, 2026.

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

Expat - Published date: Monday April 27, 2026.

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

Expat - Published date: Sunday April 26, 2026.

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

Expat - Published date: Thursday March 12, 2026.

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