A researcher says sea animals used to get stuck in the maze of wharfs in Osaka Bay every few years, but as the sea warms, they're being led off track. ( read original story ...)
Osaka podium seals Kissa’s ticket to Olympics
Stephen Kissa once again missed a victory at a city marathon. However, the events of Sunday were unexpectedly beyond his control after heavy rain deterred a smooth sail during the Osaka Marathon in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s moon lander survives a second weekslong lunar night, beating predictions
Japan's first moon lander responded to a signal from Earth, suggesting it has survived a second freezing weekslong lunar night, Japan's space agency said Monday. JAXA called the signal, received late ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s moon lander survives two-week lunar night after wonky landing
Unmanned Slim spacecraft responds to signal from Earth after touching down at awkward angle in January ... ( read original story ...)
Funds’ short yen bets to test Japan’s intervention resolve: McGeever
By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida (Reuters) -Hedge funds are wagering one of their biggest bets against the Japanese yen in years, pushing Japanese authorities' tolerance of the currency's slide ... ( read original story ...)
Japan ex-cabinet advisor opposes early end to negative rates
A former adviser to late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday voiced opposition to ending negative interest rates any time soon, saying premature action by the central bank would push the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s SLIM moon probe unexpectedly survives lunar night
Japan's space agency said on Monday its SLIM moon lander has unexpectedly survived a freezing lunar night and re-established communication with the earth, more than a month after the spacecraft made a ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Moon lander survives lunar night
Japan's Moon lander has survived the harsh lunar night, the country's space agency said on Monday. "Last night, a command was sent to #SLIM and a response received," Jaxa said on X, formerly Twitter. ( read original story ...)
Ether, Mantle Lead Crypto Majors as Bitcoin Traders See Prices Correcting to $48K
“Without a bounce from here, we could see a deeper correction begin, potentially as low as $47-49K.” “Since Friday morning, crypto has been dominated by selling despite all-time highs in many global ...
Chinese companies axe IPO plans amid listing scrutiny
"Under high-pressure regulation, the number of IPO (initial public offering ... brokerage said referring to shares listed on the Chinese mainland. Marketscategory Tokyo bourse to require Japanese and ...
G20 finance meeting to set aside geopolitics, focus on economics
By Andrea Shalal, Bernardo Caram and Leika KiharaSAO PAULO/BRASILIA/TOKYO (Reuters) - With their countries deeply divided over Israel's attacks on Gaza, finance officials from the Group of 20 major ...
Warren Buffett was there for the Japanese market rally
Warren Buffett was into Japanese stocks before their recent comeback.
Japan’s Nikkei again touches a record high, while other Asian markets slip
Asian shares mostly declined Monday, although Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index touched another record high in morning trading. The Nikkei 225 gained 0.5% to 39,309.76. Trading was closed in Tokyo ...
Japan’s Nikkei 225 sets another all-time high
The Nikkei 225 ended at 39,233, up 135 points or 0.35 percent from Thursday's close. Friday was a national holiday in Japan. The index continued to gain momentum after surpassing a record high on ...
Police describe how fatal stabbing at Sapporo convenience store unfolded
The suspect in a a fatal stabbing at a convenience store in Sapporo on Sunday attacked three workers one after the other upon entering the store, according to investigators. Citing security camera ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji determined to win historic 10th title in Osaka
OSAKA (Kyodo) -- Lone yokozuna Terunofuji said Monday he will do everything in his power to claim his 10th top-level championship at the upcoming Spring Grand Sumo Tournament in Osaka. The ... ( read original story ...)