Japan's top government spokesman said on Monday it was extremely regrettable that there were many instances of harassment phone calls from China regarding the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the Pacific. ( read original story ...)
Japan in tears after first ever win against European team in FIBA World Cup
Japanese players and fans were left in tears after the country claimed its first ever victory against European opponents in the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sunday. ( read original story ...)
No radioactivity in sea after Fukushima discharge – Japan
Tokyo seeks to reassure neighbours about the release of treated water from the damaged nuclear plant. ( read original story ...)
Leak Reveals Elon Musk, X And Wall Street Could Be About To Cause Bitcoin And Crypto Price Chaos With ‘PayPal Update’
Now, after a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) insider has warned bitcoin and crypto buyers to beware of Binance, a leak has suggested Musk could turn X (Twitter) into an "updated version ...
China-Dependent Japan Stocks Plunge on Boycott Over Wastewater
China said last week that it will suspend seafood imports from Japan, with its foreign ministry saying in a statement that it’s asked Japan to “stop this wrongdoing.” Chinese chat pages have been ...
Tokyo stocks rebound on Wall St. gains after Fed chief speech
Tokyo stocks rebounded Monday morning, tracking gains on Wall Street last week as investors were relieved by a speech by the Federal Reserve chief that ended without surprises. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 529. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s launch of revolutionary new satellite scrubbed due to winds
Japan's launch of a revolutionary new satellite that will aid scientists with understanding the warping of spacetime was scrubbed Sunday night due to strong winds. ( read original story ...)
Businesses in Japan receive abusive calls from China after Fukushima water release
Companies across Japan reported so many calls from Chinese speakers that they had difficulty operating ... ( read original story ...)
China says its ban on Japanese seafood is about safety. Is it really?
Despite their bitter histories, Japanese cuisine is hugely popular in many parts of China and business is booming. There were 789,000 Japanese restaurants in China in 2022, with the sector valued at ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese Yen Slides on BoJ and Fed Commentary from Jackson Hole. Higher USD/JPY?
The Japanese Yen is pondering a potential new low today with the US Dollar gaining traction post-Jackson Hole. The Fed and BoJ remarks may add to speculation to bolster USD/JPY.
Is the Ethereum’s Price Drop Over or Is There an Opportunity to Short for New Crypto Players?
Following a period of prolonged stability within a narrow span, the value of Ethereum saw an unexpected downturn in recent days. Typically, these abrupt price shifts can be attributed to the ...
Asia markets set to start the week mixed after Jackson Hole announcements
Asia-Pacific markets are set to start the final trading week of August mixed after U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell said that inflation remains “too high” and that the central bank is ...
Kim Kardashian Snuggles North, 10, On Girls’ Trip To Tokyo: Photos
The reality star also shared gorgeous night views she witnessed, in a fun-filled post that received a lot of compliments. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s X-ray satellite and ‘Moon Sniper’ lunar lander are ready to launch
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency is expected to launch an X-ray satellite to study extreme cosmic objects and a lunar lander nicknamed the “Moon Sniper” on Sunday evening. ( read original story ...)
Nagoya Domatsuri
Hundreds of performers in multiple groups adorned in traditional matsuri costumes perform choreographed dance routines in the the 25th Nagoya Domatsuri at the Nagoya Towers Garden in Nagoya City on ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka concerned over World Expo slow pavilion construction
Concerns are growing among the organizers of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka that the event may flop due to the slower-than-anticipated construction of pavilions by overseas participants. The event ... ( read original story ...)