The Tokyo Marathon is adding a non-binary category for runners from 2025, making it last of the six World Major Marathons to do so. The marathon with a planned field of about 38,000 runners will set ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo police rearrest swindlers, seize list of 90,000 elderly people
Police in Tokyo have served fresh warrants on four people on suspicion of defrauding an elderly woman by persuading her to buy an apartment at an inflated cost. Police say the four suspects pushed the ... ( read original story ...)
Sha’Carri Richardson makes Paris Olympics, puts Tokyo marijuana suspension behind her
Sha'Carri Richardson’s spot on the 2021 Olympic team was stripped from her after she tested positive for THC, the primary compound found in cannabis. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo-based Metaplanet to Issue 1-Billion Yen Bonds to Purchase Bitcoin
The company wants to issue bonds worth 1 billion yen (approx. $6.26 million) to raise funds to buy more Bitcoin tokens. ( read original story ...)
There’s no need to tip in Japan. Here’s what else travelers should know.
The Land of the Rising Sun has fascinated travelers for centuries, and this summer is no exception. Some people, particularly in Tokyo, may speak English, but it’s best to learn a few basic phrases in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks end higher as weaker yen lifts exporters
Tokyo stocks closed higher on Tuesday led by gains in auto and other export-related issues on the yen recent declines Japan benchmark Nikkei stock i ... ( read original story ...)
South Korea, Japan to Seek Ways to Reinforce Currency Swap Deal
Authorities in Japan and South Korea have warned repeatedly they would intervene if necessary to curb excessive volatility in foreign exchange markets. Japanese Vice Finance Minister Masato Kanda said ...
Japan will respond appropriately to excessive FX moves, says finmin
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday the authorities will continue to respond appropriately to excessive moves in the foreign exchange market. Speaking to reporters in Seoul, ...
Japan’s Mitsui to build ammonia plant in UAE, starting production in 2027
Mitsui has also signed a loan agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to finance the development of the project, it said in a statement. Mitsui's partners are TA'ZIZ, which ...
Osaka Expo participants meet to discuss preparations
Delegates from countries and organizations participating in the 2025 Osaka world expo kicked off a two-day planning meeting in Japan on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Dollar tempered by threat of Japan intervention, yen fragile
The dollar attempted to break above the key 160 yen level on Tuesday but with little success as fears of intervention from Japanese officials deterred traders from punishing the yen too severely ... ( read original story ...)
Solana Memecoin Dogwifhat (WIF) Drops Out of Top 50 Crypto Momentarily
"Many people are talking about how WIF is in their accumulation zone, but I just checked the chart, and it doesn’t seem like anyone is accumulating," remarked pseudonymous crypto trader Blockgraze in ...
Solana Memecoin Dogwifhat (WIF) Drops Out of Top 50 Crypto Momentarily
"Many people are talking about how WIF is in their accumulation zone, but I just checked the chart, and it doesn’t seem like anyone is accumulating," remarked pseudonymous crypto trader Blockgraze in ...
AI Crypto Tokens Surge Despite Nvidia’s Market Cap Plunge
Artificial intelligence-related crypto tokens have soared over the past week, even as Nvidia, a key player in the AI space, experienced a significant drop in its market capitalization. Nvidia's stock ...
Bank of Japan opens door for a hawkish double surprise
The Bank of Japan is dropping signals its quantitative tightening (QT) plan in July could be bigger than markets think, and may even be accompanied by an interest rate hike, as it steps up a steady ...
Nagoya Grampus vs. Urawa Red Diamonds
Currently, Nagoya Grampus occupies ninth place with 27 points accumulated in 19 rounds. They are tied in points with their nearest competitor, tenth-placed Tokyo Verdy, and are three points adrift of ... ( read original story ...)