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Japan’s Metaplanet climbs bitcoin treasury rankings
The buy lift Metaplanet to third among bitcoin treasury firms globally, though its shares fell 2%.
Tokyo VC Minerva Growth raises $44m for late-stage startups
The firm targets a total fund size of around 20 billion yen (US$125.52 million), with backers including the state-supported Japan Investment Corp.
Drone firm CEO named suspect in deadly Indonesia office fire
PT Terra Drone Indonesia is a subsidiary of Japan-based Terra Drone Corp, which provides drone services for aerial mapping across industries.
Japanese mobile food ordering startup gets $48m
Dinii currently supports around 3,000 restaurants in Japan, with plans to expand to other Japanese and Asian markets.
How Tokyo is driving a new era of innovation for startups
From its inception to its current initiatives, here’s a look at how Tokyo Innovation Base is set to spur innovation in Japan.
In 50 Words: Nitori taps into $188b gaming industry with gamer-friendly furniture
The Japanese furniture chain was one of several retailers to exhibit at this year’s Tokyo Game Show.
In 50 Words: Rakuten plans Tokyo listing of securities unit
Rakuten’s share price fell below 500 yen in June, a low not seen since 2009.
Japanese startup Luup wants to transform cities into “station fronts”
The company provides electric, compact, and single-passenger micromobility sharing services in Japanese cities.
AnyMind delays Tokyo IPO citing ‘risks and disclosures’
AnyMind said it will need a “reasonable amount of time” to confirm the risks and disclosures in its business before confirming a new listing date.
As the world sinks, this startup floats a solution
We look at FlexBase’s solution to a global crisis, and an AI-driven proptech platform’s US$35 million funding round.



