Japan’s bond market is under real pressure, and both the government and the central bank are facing some of the most uncomfortable decisions in years.
Japanese Bonds Surge on Bets That Government May Tweak Issuance
Japanese government bonds rallied Tuesday on signs that the finance ministry may be prepared to adjust debt issuance following a rout in the market.
Japan faces big decisions on tackling bond market volatility
Japan’s government and central bank face important decisions in the coming weeks as they decide how best to deal with a surge to record highs in long-term borrowing costs and the prospect of a ...
Tokyo says progress made in Washington tariff talks
Japan and the United States have made progress in their latest tariff talks, agreeing to hold another round of negotiations ahead of next month's G7 summit, Tokyo said ... ( read original story ...)
Woman suspected in fatal stabbing of male acquaintance in Nagoya
AICHI (TR) – Aichi Prefectural Police have arrested a 50-year-old woman over the alleged fatal stabbing of male company executive in Nagoya this week, reports NHK (May 28). At around 10:30 p.m. on May ... ( read original story ...)
‘Aren’t you being scammed?’: Osaka man saves irritated elderly woman from fraud
A man has been thanked by police here for preventing an elderly woman from being defrauded despite the would-be victim's irritation at his at･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka shows off gnarly blisters, says anxiety didn’t allow her to take break
All of that left a toll on Osaka's body, who arrived at the French Open battling blisters. Following a three-set first-round loss to Paula Badosa, the 27-year-old Japanese said she was in pain but ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin price rally driven by macroeconomic headwinds, not just spot BTC ETF flows — Analyst
Crypto analysts say investors’ interest in Bitcoin (BTC) is increasingly tied to its role as a hedge against geopolitical and financial instability. In a recent X post, independent market analyst Adam ...
Crypto kidnappings on the rise as criminals resort to “wrench attacks”
The recent case of an Italian tourist who was kidnapped in New York City and tortured by people allegedly after his cryptocurrency is drawing attention to a rash of crimes dubbed "wrench attacks," which combine cybertheft with old-fashioned thuggery.
The DeLorean Is Back! As an EV! But You Can Only Reserve It With… Crypto?
While the DeLorean Motor Company (DMC) has been under new ownership for quite some time now, the now Texas-based outfit is working on a new sports car. It’s called the Alpha5, it’s all electric, and you can’t reserve one with United States currency. Instead, you’ll need to pay for your $2,500 spot in line using ...
Japan says no easy concession on US tariffs, seeks another round in June
Japan and the U.S. on Friday agreed to hold another round of trade talks ahead of the G7 summit next month, Japan's top tariff negotiator said, stressing that no deal would be without concessions on ... ( read original story ...)
Woman Perplexed by Optical Illusion on Tokyo Street: ‘Glitch in the Matrix’
The optical illusion in the viral clip is a result of the parallax effect. The phenomenon sees an "apparent shift in position of a relatively nearby object against more distant ones when viewed from ... ( read original story ...)
Trump holding Pennsylvania rally to promote deal for Japan-based Nippon to ‘partner’ with US Steel
President Donald Trump is holding a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday to celebrate a details-to-come deal for Japan-based Nippon Steel to invest in U.S. Steel. ( read original story ...)
UAE Pavilion welcomes one millionth visitor at Expo 2025 Osaka
The UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai celebrated a major milestone on Friday as it welcomed its one millionth visitor, marking a significant achievement ... ( read original story ...)
Trump called it a disaster. Biden blocked it. Now Trump is traveling to Pittsburgh to celebrate Japan’s takeover of US Steel
President Donald Trump travels to Pittsburgh Friday to celebrate a deal he once vowed to oppose - Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel’s long-announced plans to buy iconic American steelmaker US Steel. ( read original story ...)
Analyst warns of market complacency as Bitcoin, XRP trades flat for 7 days straight
Bitcoin is holding steady above $105,000, with a modest 2.5% weekly gain. Ethereum is flat around $2,592, while Solana and XRP are up around 8%. The numbers aren’t bad—but the lack of direction is ...