Cristiano Ronaldo will be leading Al Nassr against Japan-based Yokohama F Marinos in the Asian Champions League Elite quarterfinals. ( read original story ...)
Exposure to 1-minute sound may prevent motion sickness: Japan team
People suffering from motion sickness may be able to prevent their symptoms from developing just by listening to a minute of special ... ( read original story ...)
Nissan to end vehicle production at Wuhan plant-Yomiuri
Nissan Motor will end vehicle production at its Wuhan plant in China during the current business year which ends March 31, 2026, the Yomiuri newspaper reported citing sources it did not identify. ( read original story ...)
Japan unveils aid plan to counter U.S. tariff effects
Japan has announced a package of emergency economic measures to mitigate the effects of tariffs imposed by the U.S. Among these measures are subsidies for fuel and energy bills, as well as the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Photo Journal: Mist to beat heat at Osaka Expo draws mixed reactions
Visitors are barely visible as mist is sprayed in the Inochi Park area at the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai venue in Osaka's Konohana Ward in this recent ph･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka goes back to WTA 125 (Challenger) level for first time in 10 years
On Tuesday, the former world No. 1 saw her clay season start with a loss after world No. 59 Lucia Bronzetti handed her a 6-4 2-6 6-4 defeat. During the match, the Japanese - as was the case in some of ... ( read original story ...)
World Expo in Osaka tops 1 mil. visitors in first 13 days
The number of visitors to the World Exposition in Osaka topped 1 million on Friday, the 13th day of the event, organizers said. A total of some 1.02 million people visited ahead of Japan's Golden Week ... ( read original story ...)
Trump’s gripe over car ‘bowling-ball test’ dents Japan’s trade hopes
Japan has lots at stake in the trade negotiations with the US, which Tokyo’s chief negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, will resume in Washington next week. Trump has threatened its export-oriented economy ... ( read original story ...)
‘Bringing the Sounds of Japan to the World’: YOASOBI & More Bring 2 Days of Music to CENTRAL’s Echoes Baa Stage
New music festival in Yokohama presented a wide range of entertainment, from artists who have drawn the attention of the world to anime, technology & more. ( read original story ...)
US Treasury’s Bessent encouraged by ‘productive’ Japan, South Korea trade talks
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was encouraged by "productive" early trade talks with Japan and South Korea this week, the Treasury said in a statement on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Cold Stone permanently closing its final Tokyo branch, but why is the chain struggling in Japan?
When Cold Stone arrived in Japan in 2005, it was a near-instant hit, with long lines of customers at just about every branch excitedly listening to the singing staff as they waited for their order. ( read original story ...)
43-year-old man arrested for groping teenage girl as she walked home in Sapporo
Police in Sapporo have arrested a 43-year-old man on suspicion of indecent assault after he allegedly groped a girl in her late teens as she walked home two weeks ago. The incident occurred at around ... ( read original story ...)
Overseas visitors to expo are a boon to Osaka retailers
OSAKA -- Retailers in Osaka are getting a boost from the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, which got underway in mid-April. The world exposition is attracting foreign visitors from many places, including ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin heads for best week since November: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, Bitcoin climbs above $95,000 to end the week. Also, the Fed withdraws guidance on bank activities related to crypto. And, Alex Grishman of Haynes Boone ...
Japanese Firm Metaplanet Gets Halfway to 10,000 Bitcoin Goal for 2025 After Gobbling Up Another 145 BTC
The Japanese public firm adopting the investment strategy pioneered by leading Bitcoin (BTC) corporate holder Strategy is now closer to reaching its goal of holding 10,000 of the flagship ...
Top 3 Penny Cryptos to Watch in 2025: Could The Next XRP Hiding Below $0.10?
The crypto market is on the move again and this time, it’s pointing upward. With fresh momentum building, it’s the perfect moment to look at where smart money could be heading next. One good project ...