In a landmark move to curb the rising tide of unauthorized online gambling, Japan has passed significant amendments to its Basic Act on Measures against Gambling and Other Addiction.

Sega Sammy Holdings, the Japan-based entertainment conglomerate best known for its arcade and pachinko businesses, has completed the acquisition of Stakelogic BV, a Netherlands-based B2B iGaming pr

In Japan, the financial habits of young adults are coming under scrutiny, not for conventional overspending, but for prioritizing digital items over rent and necessities.

Nikkei 225 was trading nearly one percent lower on Monday as global market sentiment was bearish.

In a shocking turn of events, Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin has announced its closure after falling victim to one of the largest crypto hacks in recent memory.

Japan's Nikkei 225 index was trading 0.8 percent higher on Friday. The decline faced by Japanese stocks this week has been mainly due to selling pressure at higher levels.