The lower tier will hold 60 pieces of pure gold replica koban, or oval coins used in the Edo Period ... bribes a corrupt official appearing in Japanese period dramas set in the Edo Period or ...

What if the next meme coin to explode is already hiding in plain sight—but only a lucky few know about it? Meme coins have clawed their way back into the spotlight in 2025, and once again, early ...

The yield on 30-year Japanese government bonds has surged to its highest level since 2004, raising concerns among investors.

This supplied photo shows the front side of the commemorative 500 yen coin for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, featuring its official mascot Myaku-Myaku. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan on ...

A woman in her 20s who was groped on the street ran 40 meters and arrived at a “koban” police box seeking protection from her attacker. But her nightmare escalated there. The police substation ...

Aurora is already home to some of the best Asian shopping options like H Mart and Ebisu Japanese Lifestyle Store, but the options for Asian goods have expanded with the addition of Daiso ...

Coin collectors are captivated by rare and valuable coins which carry historical significance. Highlighted examples include the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar and the 1787 Brasher Doubloon, with ...

For centuries, residents in central Japan have chronicled a mysterious natural phenomenon in winter. They see its disappearance as a bad omen. By Martin Fackler and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Suwa ...

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Coin collecting may have been a niche hobby in times past, but an increased interest in numismatics — whether due to macroeconomic pressures creating a swell of people looking for a valuable and ...

TOKYO -- Japan's prime minister on Thursday sounded the alarm after U.S. President Donald Trump announced 25% tariffs on imported cars and car parts. "We need to consider appropriate responses ...

I write about economics, markets and policymaking throughout Asia. Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's prime minister and president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Hearing that Japanese Prime Minister ...