Japan on Thursday marked one year since a fatal collision at Tokyo's Haneda airport between a Japan Airlines jetliner landing on a runway and a coast guard plane that erroneously entered the runway. ( read original story ...)
After historic year, the Bank of Japan ambles into 2025
Two or three rate hikes expected this year could take the central bank's benchmark to 1% for the first time in three decades.
Japan’s Ishiba reportedly plans to postpone US visit, linked by media to his emphasizing of visit to China
The trust between the two top leaders cannot be superficial and that it must be developed through interactions. Regarding China-Japan relations, Ishiba was quoted by Nikkei Asia as saying that ties ... ( read original story ...)
If Trump establishes strategic Bitcoin stockpile, Japan and other Asian nations will follow suit, says Metaplanet CEO
If Trump adopts a Bitcoin strategic reserve, Asian nations like Japan may follow, predicts Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich.
Naomi Osaka puts her career in doubt: what’s next for her?
Osaka chose Auckland to kick off the season and in her debut she beat Lina Glushko with a double 6-4. Her next rival will be world number 470 Julia Grabher. However, the Japanese player made it clear that she won't play for a long time if she doesn't reach a certain ranking ( read original ...
Naomi Osaka says she sees herself as a friend rather than a famous person while walking in a city
Naomi Osaka was a big revelation after she turned professional and quickly ascended to the Top rankings of the WTA. That has also brought great fame to the Japanese star, which she has, in turn, used to advocate for players’ mental health. ( read original story ...)
Regulation, Deals and Crypto: Fintech Themes to Watch in 2025
The clouds that hung over the financial-technology industry in 2024 appear to be clearing as interest-rate cuts, recoveries in fintech stocks and promises of a looser regulatory environment in the ...
Here’s your 2025 guide to the night sky and other celestial wow moments
The new year will bring a pair of lunar eclipses. But don't expect any sun-disappearing acts like the one that mesmerized North America last year. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Plans To Tackle Population Crisis in 2025
Japanese policymakers are increasingly anxious that the country's birth rate is nearing the point of no return. ( read original story ...)
Consumption in Japan expected to slowly recover in 2025
TOKYO -- Japan's private consumption is showing signs of growth and is projected to rise through 2025 to get back to pre-COVID levels. But inflation will polarize spending trends as many consumers opt ...
Japan’s speaker signs condolence book in memory of former PM Manmohan Singh
On December 31, former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga had visited the Indian Embassy in Tokyo and signed the condolence book ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama Rubber Joins International Research Project on Rubber Seeds
Yokohama Rubber joins research on rubber seeds for sustainability, addressing global warming and economic challenges. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka wins again to reach the quarterfinals at the Auckland WTA tournament
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has started 2025 in style, beating Julia Grabher 7-5, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the Auckland tennis classic. ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo’s ‘Grand Ring’ a symbol of unity, says architect Sou Fujimoto
OSAKA – A towering wooden “Grand Ring” built for Expo 2025 in Osaka pays homage to Japan’s architectural history and is a symbol of unity despite criticism over costs, its creator says. The 2km ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s plea to Aussie tourists as visitor numbers reach record highs
Between January and September in 2024 visitors from Australia totalled a record 637,300, which was an increase of 42 per cent over the same period for the previous record in 2019, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka Expo ‘Grand Ring’ a symbol of unity: architect
A towering wooden "Grand Ring" built for Expo 2025 in Osaka pays homage to Japan's architectural history and is a symbol of unity despite criticism over costs, its creator says. So the Expo is also a ... ( read original story ...)