Naomi Osaka made a strong fashion statement on Tuesday, August 19, just before the US Open. The four-time Grand Slam champion turned heads with her outfit. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports tumble most in four years as U.S. tariff pain intensifies
Exports fell 2.6% in value from a year earlier, sliding more than the median forecast of a 2.1% decline, the Finance Ministry has reported. ( read original story ...)
Japanese manufacturers moving headquarters out of central Tokyo
Toshiba, Fujitsu and other major Japanese manufacturers are relocating their headquarters functions from central Tokyo to elsewhere in the country in response to the spread of remote work. These moves ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM to propose economic zone initiative for Africa amid China’s clout
TICAD is a Japan-hosted international aid conference that dates back to 1993 and was last held in Tunisia in 2022. China has also been holding a forum on African cooperation since 2000 and has been ... ( read original story ...)
Vietnamese man assaulted and robbed near Nippori Station in Tokyo
A Vietnamese man in his 40s was attacked and had a bag containing about one million yen (US$6,780) stolen by two men believed to be foreigners near Nippori Station in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo gov’t launches detailed ‘heat map’ to help people avoid heatstroke
TOKYO -- As part of its heatstroke prevention efforts, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has launched the "Tokyo heat map" in collaboration with the Japan Weather Association. ( read original story ...)
Japanese brewer Sapporo delays new beer launch over ‘embarrassing …
Sapporo wasn’t initially sure what to do with the beers, according to the report. With so much interest in the beer, Sapporo and FamilyMart decided the typo wasn’t such a big deal after all. ( read original story ...)
Can Crypto and Virtual Currencies Redefine the Future of Gaming Payments?
The gaming world is changing fast, as in-game economies are becoming more complex and digital transactions are playing a bigger role […] ...
Bank of Japan has no choice but to hike rates now. But at what cost?
Japan is staring down the barrel of an economic mess, and the Bank of Japan can’t stall any longer. The central bank has no real option left but to raise interest rates—again. The weak yen has wiped ...
Japan exports clock steepest plunge in more than four years, dropping by a more than expected 2.6%
The trade readings come after Japan reported its second-quarter GDP figures, which saw the country beat expectations as net exports drove growth.
Japan’s Exports Fall for Third Consecutive Month
Japan’s exports fell for a third consecutive month in July amid fears over the impact of higher U.S. tariffs.
Japan exports drop 2.6% year/year in July
TOKYO(Reuters) -Japanese exports dropped 2.6% year-on-year in July, down for a third straight month, data from the Ministry of Finance showed on Wednesday. The result compared with a 2.1% drop ...
Djokovic, Alcaraz, Osaka’s Duos Lose, Full US Open Mixed Doubles Day 1 Bracket Results
Big names fell early and unexpected teams broke through to steal the spotlight on Day 1 of U.S. Open mixed doubles play, headlining an electric opener packed with upsets and standout performances. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Gets Candid on Mental Health, Motherhood, and Starting Over at ‘The Second Set’ Tubi Premiere Event
Tennis superstar Naomi Osaka stepped into a different kind of spotlight last night at the New York premiere of her […] ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s July exports clock steepest plunge in more than four years, dropping by a more than expected 2.6%
The trade readings come after Japan reported its second-quarter GDP figures, which saw the country beat expectations as net exports drove growth. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s exports fall more than expected in July on US tariff pressures
Japan's exports dropped for a third straight month in July, government data showed on Wednesday, as U.S. tariffs continued to weigh on manufacturers, raising concerns about the outlook for the country ... ( read original story ...)