Japan: 19.9% of High School Students Miss All Medical Checkups
World10/23/2026
Japan: 19.9% of High School Students Miss All Medical Checkups
Local authorities in Japan are offering students who miss classes the opportunity to undergo medical checkups at convenient times.
Shinhan and SBI Launch Stablecoin Testing in Japan and Korea
Cryptocurrency10/21/2026
Shinhan and SBI Launch Stablecoin Testing in Japan and Korea
Shinhan Card and SBI VC Trade have signed an agreement to test stablecoins in Japan and Korea.
Metaplanet Issues Bonds to Repay Debts
Cryptocurrency10/13/2026
Metaplanet Issues Bonds to Repay Debts
Japanese company Metaplanet plans to raise ¥52 billion to repay debts and buy back shares through convertible bonds.
Japan and South Korea Markets Decline Due to Semiconductor Sector Losses
Finance10/13/2026
Japan and South Korea Markets Decline Due to Semiconductor Sector Losses
The stock markets in Japan and South Korea are experiencing a sharp decline, driven by losses in the semiconductor segment and concerns about inflation in the U.S.
Sony increased the minimum gaming hours to 60 for purchasing PS5 Pro in Japan
Finance10/01/2026
Sony increased the minimum gaming hours to 60 for purchasing PS5 Pro in Japan
Japanese buyers must confirm 60 hours of gameplay to apply for PS5 Pro. Lottery in October.
Citi launches 24/7 dollar transfer services in Japan
Finance09/30/2026
Citi launches 24/7 dollar transfer services in Japan
Citi has expanded its blockchain services in Japan, allowing 24/7 dollar transfers. Japanese banks are developing stablecoins for active transactions by March 2027.
SBI Group Invested in Singapore's dtcpay
Economics09/18/2026
SBI Group Invested in Singapore's dtcpay
Japanese SBI Group became a strategic investor in Singapore's dtcpay, which works with stablecoin payments. After the new investment, the total amount of Series A reached $25 million, and the company plans to direct the capital towards infrastructure development and international expansion.
Japan Raises Interest Rates to a 31-Year High
Economics09/18/2026
Japan Raises Interest Rates to a 31-Year High
Japan raised its interest rate to a new 31-year high to combat inflation
Remixpoint Ditches Altcoins to Go All-In on Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency09/04/2026
Remixpoint Ditches Altcoins to Go All-In on Bitcoin
Remixpoint sold all its altcoins at a profit, shifting to a Bitcoin-only strategy.