Powerful images from the front lines of the LA wildfires 22 phenomenal character actors who never get the credit they deserve Greenland’s leader says he’s ready to talk to Trump At 95, I'm a gym rat. ( read original story ...)
Japan bank lending hits record high at end of 2024
Outstanding bank lending in Japan stood at a record high of ¥605.8 trillion at the end of 2024, up 4.4% from a year before, according to industry data. ( read original story ...)
Woman held after bludgeoning eight with hammer at university campus in Tokyo
The suspect, who said she is a South Korean national and student at the university, claimed to have lashed out after being bullied. ( read original story ...)
Moments from Tokyo Auto Salon 2025
Car enthusiasts and automakers attend the Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 event at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, Japan, on Friday. The annual car culture event runs through Sunday. ( read original story ...)
Tennis: Osaka is past wishful thinking, looks to end victory drought
Just days after narrowly missing her first tournament championship since 2021, four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka said Frida ( read original story ...)
Australian Open 2025: Naomi Osaka Staying Positive Despite Fitness Scare Ahead Of First Round Tie
The 27-year-old immediately went for an MRI scan to see the extent of her injury and, while she did not go into much detail, she suggested she was fit to face Caroline Garcia in the first round ( read original story ...)
Crypto giant Ripple plans to ‘imminently’ debut its stablecoin on major exchanges: Can it gain market share?
After launching on a few small crypto exchanges last month, Ripple’s stablecoin will debut ‘imminently’ on larger ones like Coinbase, a company executive said. In an interview with Bloomberg on ...
Japanese foreign minister to attend Trump swearing-in – Nikkei
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will attend Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration for his second term as U.S. president, Japan's Nikkei newspaper reported on Friday, citing a Japanese foreign ...
Japan to send foreign minister to Trump’s inauguration
TOKYO -- Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, Nikkei has learned.
Crypto litigation brought against the SEC and the implications of a new administration
Alexander C. Drylewski, Daniel Michael and Shaud G. Tavakoli of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP discuss lawsuits against the Securities and Exchange Commission concerning the purchase and ...
Indonesian Citizens Build First Indonesian Mosque in Yokohama, Japan
Indonesians are building the first Indonesian mosque called the As-Sholihin Mosque in Yokohama, Japan. The cost needed is estimated to be Rp40bn. ( read original story ...)
Heavy snow hits north, west Japan, 100 vehicles temporarily stranded
Heavy snow fell in areas of northern and western Japan facing the Sea of Japan on Friday, disrupting bullet train services and tempor ... ( read original story ...)
Woman reportedly wounds 8 in hammer attack at university in Tokyo
Japanese media say a sociology student attacked her classmates with a hammer during class after voicing frustration at being ignored. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s major life insurers snatch 46% YoY profit surge
Similarly, core business profits also increased by 16.2% YoY. Japan’s major life insurers saw their premium and other income increase by 8.7% year-on-year (YoY) to $1.18b (¥187.6b) in the six months ... ( read original story ...)
Japan targets Russian banks in major sanctions update
Japan announced new sanctions against 11 individuals, 3 banks, and 29 companies from Russia. The sanctions also include export restrictions for 22 Russian organizations and 335 products. The sanctions ...
Japan amplifies sanctions: Targeting banks and exports
Japan has announced new sanctions against 11 individuals, 3 banks, and 29 companies from Russia. The sanctions also include export restrictions for 22 Russian organizations and 335 products. These ...