I spent the greater part of my journey to Naoshima, revered nationally as Japan’s “art island”, wondering what could have garnered this tiny place such a weighty distinction... ( read original story ...)
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Hits Honshu, Japan
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the east coast of Honshu, Japan, with a depth of 10 km, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ). ( read original story ...)
The World’s Smallest Sushi Comes From A Restaurant In Tokyo
with the oldest sushi restaurant in Japan celebrating over 800 years in business. Today, sushi is made in all kinds of fun rolls and fusion dishes as well as served traditionally. It can even be ... ( read original story ...)
Sumo: Terunofuji wins Nagoya playoff for 10th career championship
The third time proved to be the charm for yokozuna Terunofuji, who clinched the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament championship and his 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Terunofuji rebounds from stumbles to claim milestone 10th Emperor’s Cup
Thanks to a series of stumbles by the previously imperious yokozuna, the destination of the title was not decided until a playoff in the tournament’s final bout. ( read original story ...)
Terunofuji beats Takanosho in playoff to seize 10th career title
NAGOYA--Yokozuna Terunofuji seized his 10th career title after a playoff against rank-and-filer Takanosho, becoming the 15th wrestler to collect double-digit championships. ( read original story ...)
aespa’s Karina absent from Osaka concert citing health concerns
On July 28 KST, aespa's agency SM Entertainment announced via the group's official account, "Following a doctor's diagnosis after rehearsals, Karina will not be able to perform in today's concert in Osaka due to health reasons." ( read original story ...)
aespa’s Karina to sit out SYNK: Parallel Line concert in Osaka on July 28 due to health issues
aespa’s Karina will be absent from the SYNK: Parallel Line concert in Osaka, Japan due to health issues on July 28. Know more here. ( read original story ...)
Parts of Japan ‘likely to vanish’ as population shrinks
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Tokyo: Japan’s population has plummeted for the 15th year in a row, falling by more than 861,000 people, in a relentless decline that has policymakers grasping at unprecedented measures to ... ( read original story ...)
Germany stuns No. 2 Japan in Olympic men’s volleyball opener
In an eye-popping upset to begin the men’s volleyball slate in Paris, Germany stunned No. 2-ranked Japan, 3 sets to 2, in a thriller at South Paris Arena. The win marked the Germans' first Olympic victory since 2012. ( read original story ...)
Trump, who once trashed bitcoin as ‘based on thin air,’ addresses crypto’s largest convention
Donald Trump will address the cryptocurrency industry’s largest annual gathering here in Nashville not as a cynic but as one of its best-known supporters.
Crypto Analyst Identifies Reason Why XRP Price Fell Below $0.60
We write helpful technology guides, unbiased product reviews, and report on the latest tech and crypto news. We maintain editorial independence and consider content quality and factual accuracy to be non-negotiable. Nevertheless, XRP has shown remarkable ...
AAVE founder issues health warning to crypto founders after undergoing surgery
AAVE founder Stani Kulechov explains that the “constant pressure” in the crypto industry caused him to neglect his health, eventually leading to the need for organ removal.
Marriott, Accor swoop into Sapporo with luxury hotels as tourism booms
The Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo opened on Tuesday in the Nakajima Park area, about a 10-minute drive from Sapporo Station. It is the seventh Marriott-branded hotel on Japan's northernmost main ... ( read original story ...)
US Defense Secretary Austin to hold trilateral meeting with Japanese, South Korean counterparts in Tokyo, first in 15 years
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will hold a trilateral meeting with his Japanese and South Korean counterparts in Tokyo on Sunday local time, the first of its kind in 15 years, a senior US defense ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Launches Military Command in Tokyo to Counter China
TOKYO—The U.S. will establish a new military command in Japan to bolster security ties here as Washington moves to strengthen its Asia allies in the face of China’s military buildup, top American and ... ( read original story ...)