Naomi Osaka stormed into the fourth round of the Omnium Banque Nationale, knocking out former Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko, 6-2, 6-4. ( read original story ...)
High-quality crystals enable new insights into structure–property relationships and multifunctionality
Researchers at Kumamoto University and Nagoya University have developed a new class of two-dimensional (2D) metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using triptycene-based molecules, marking a breakthrough in ... ( read original story ...)
XRP to Power Japan’s Tokenized Real Estate Revolution
MUFG Bank plans to tokenize real estate in Japan using XRP Ledger, signaling a major shift toward blockchain-based finance and real-world digitization. ( read original story ...)
Crypto Legislation To Watch This Fall
Now that stablecoin legislation is law, here are other priority bills that will further advance a policy & regulatory framework to spur a competitive U.S. crypto market.
Peach Aviation Opens Dedicated Training Center In Osaka
SINGAPORE—LCC Peach Aviation has opened its own dedicated crew training center at its hub in Osaka, aiming to enhance training efficiency while reducing time and costs. The new facility, known as the ... ( read original story ...)
Metaplanet files $3.69 billion stock plan to fund 210,000-Bitcoin target by 2027
Metaplanet filed a ¥555 billion stock plan to fund its target of 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027, with an EGM scheduled for September 1.
Metaplanet plans to raise additional $3.7B to buy Bitcoin
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet is seeking to raise 555 billion yen ($3.73 billion) through a stock offering to support its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
Entertainment, space startups lead fundraising in Japan
TOKYO -- Entertainment and space-related companies were among the Japanese startups that raised the most money in the January-June half, succeeding in an increasingly rocky fundraising environment.
“You Want to Show What You Can Do” – Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha on Liverpool’s Victory Over Yokohama FM
Season in JapanLiverpool’s final match on their Asian tour offered more than just a satisfying win. It marked a pivotal moment for two of the ( read original story ...)
Attacker wounds Japanese national in China with rock, Tokyo embassy says
An "unknown assailant" attacked and wounded a Japanese national accompanied by a child in the Chinese city of Suzhou, Tokyo's embassy said Friday, calling on Beijing to prevent such incidents. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Electron Shares Tumble After It Cuts Annual Guidance
Tokyo Electron said after Thursday's market close that net profit dropped 6.6% from a year earlier to Y117.80 billion, equivalent to $781.3 million, for the three months ended June 30. That missed the ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese man’s acquittal of 1986 schoolgirl murder finalized
The acquittal of a Japanese man who served seven years in prison for the 1986 murder of a junior high school student was finalized o ... ( read original story ...)
Inspired by Trump, an Insurgent Far-Right Party Wants to Make Japan Great Again
Japanese politics is different in many ways, but in one, it’s having what appears to be an analogous moment: “Honestly speaking, we hadn’t expected our party would gain this much support,” said Sohei ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Retail Traders Pile Bearish Nikkei Bets, Raising Doubts
As Japanese stocks soar to record highs, retail investors are ramping up bearish bets, highlighting lingering doubts about the rally’s staying power.
Japan’s Nikkei gains as BOJ policy decision lacks surprises
Japan's Nikkei share average gained on Thursday as the Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady as was widely expected, while revising up inflation forecasts.
Japanese man’s acquittal of 1986 schoolgirl murder set to finalize
The acquittal of a Japanese man who served seven years in prison for the 1986 murder of a junior high school student is set to final ... ( read original story ...)