Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has been preparing for a return to tennis following the arrival of her baby girl, Shai, just six weeks ago. The 25-year-old has been out of action for almost ... ( read original story ...)
2 Injured After Explosion In Tokyo Restaurant
Two men were injured after a gas canister from a portable stove exploded in a restaurant in the downtown area of Japan's Tokyo, ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks open higher on Wall St. gains, tech shares
Tokyo stocks opened higher Wednesday, lifted by overnight gains on Wall Street and buying of technology-related shares. In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 189. ( read original story ...)
Japan sees signs of turning point in decades-long battle with deflation
Japan's prolonged struggle against deflation may be reaching a pivotal moment, with both rising prices and wages indicating a potential shift, according to the government on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s newest billionaire is a college dropout who built a global udon noodle empire
A college dropout has risen to become the Japan’s latest billionaire after successfully building a global noodle empire. Money in udon: Takaya Awata, the 61-year-old founder and CEO of Toridoll Holdings, ( read original story ...)
Just as China faces a Japan-style ‘lost decade,’ Japan thinks it’s near a ‘turning point’ in decades-long deflation battle
China’s economic woes are starting to resemble the decades-long problems of Japan. In the 1970s and ’80s, Japan’s economy quickly developed into a powerhouse, just as China’s has over the past few ...
Bitcoin saved from torrid August by landmark Grayscale ruling
Still, bitcoin's prospects remain tied to the performance of wider ... He has worked at Reuters since 2014, with a previous posting to Tokyo where he uncovered abuses in Japan’s immigration system and ...
Crypto Bubbles: Spotting Them Before They Burst
Today, let's take a deep dive into the realm of crypto inflations, outlining how to identify them and strategize to stay ahead.
Treasury proposes crypto reporting rule to ‘close the tax gap.’ What it means for investors
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS on Friday unveiled proposed regulations for tax reporting for cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens and other digital assets. If enacted, brokers will begin reporting 2025 transactions in January 2026 via Form 1099-DA,
X, formerly Twitter, acquires license to integrate crypto payments
Crypto payments, wallets or other features, pet projects for owner Elon Musk, could be a significant boost for the wider market.
Will Crypto Ever Be Rid of Influencers Like BitBoy?
Did anyone else know that Ben Armstrong was not BitBoy? On Monday, news broke that Armstrong, host of one of the industry’s most successful cryptocurrency trading shows, BitBoy Crypto, has been unceremoniously dumped. And in the divorce, it appears that ...
Japanese financial regulator to monitor BOJ amid shifting central bank policies
Japan's financial regulator will maintain a close watch on the impact of central bank policies on regional banks as the nation moves towards normalizing its monetary strategies.
Bank of America on Japan’s Hunger for Renewable Energy M&A
Hi, it’s Manuel Baigorri in Hong Kong. I spoke to two of Bank of America’s top dealmakers in Asia Pacific about why Japan is going wild for renewable energy deals. Elsewhere, the best big IPO of the ...
Owners of Sapporo are bringing a second restaurant to Rock Road, but it’s not sushi
Lee Li and Leo Lin, owners of Sapporo at 8065 Peachtree Lane, have signed a lease to take over the end cap of a strip center that sits just behind the Freddy’s Frozen Custard on Rock Road. The address ... ( read original story ...)
Kashiwa Reysol vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction: Nagoya Would End Silverware Dreams For The Hitachi Boys
The Japanese Emperor’s Cup is back for the quarter-final stage, with high stakes for the competing teams. It's a winner-takes-all situation, and both sides will be fighting tooth and nail to progress ... ( read original story ...)
We must be highly vigilant of Tokyo’s ill intentions: Global Times editorial
We must not allow Tokyo to succeed in these endeavors, as it would become one of the most extensive and malicious distortions of truth in human history. Anyone with a sober mind has already seen it ... ( read original story ...)