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SBI Holdings Negotiates Bitbank Stake Acquisition
SBI Holdings is in early-stage talks to acquire a stake in Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank. The potential deal could result in Bitbank becoming a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, pending completion of due diligence.
Mastodon
China-Japan Flight Cancellations Hit 2,691 In March
A total of 2,691 flights from mainland China to Japan were cancelled during the month of March. Consequently, the number of Japanese tourists traveling to mainland China has plummeted by 90 percent.
BCC News Taiwan
Japanese Teenage Girls Use AI For Advice
A government survey indicates that half of teenage girls in Japan utilize artificial intelligence to seek advice.
Mastodon
Researchers Replicate Wild Eel Breeding Journey
Researchers have successfully pinpointed the breeding journey of Japanese eels. The eels drift along ocean currents for approximately 3,000 kilometers before reaching freshwater rivers and lakes in East Asia.
KQED FM
Epic Games Store Launches On iPhone In Japan
The Epic Games Store is now available for iPhone users in Japan. This launch follows the enactment of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) in December 2025.
Mastodon
Japan Tightens Business Manager Visa Requirements
The Japanese government has increased the requirements for obtaining a Business Manager visa. This regulatory change is reportedly placing additional pressure on small businesses operating within the country.
Mastodon
Fujitsu To Exit Mainframe Business By 2035
Fujitsu has announced plans to end its mainframe computing business by the year 2035.
Bluesky
US Debt Stabilization Linked To Spending Reductions
The Bank of Japan is considering increasing interest rates despite low current levels. Global Business and Financial Advisor Ray Fuji noted that the government is concerned about rising capital costs due to a debt balance.
BBC World Service
Tokyo Government Proposes Lighter Work Attire To Reduce Air Conditioning Use
The Tokyo metropolitan government has launched an initiative to reduce electricity consumption by encouraging lighter clothing in offices.
France Info
Seven Dead In Japan Residential Fires
Multiple residential fires occurred in Hokkaido and Tokyo between the afternoon of April 30 and the early hours of May 1.
CNR Voice of China