The main store of Meitetsu Department Store Co., a landmark at Nagoya Station in central Japan for over 71 years, closed permanently on Saturday. The closure is part of a redevelopment plan for the Na ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to prepare for any risks over strikes on Iran
According to the Foreign Ministry, about 200 Japanese nationals are in Iran, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported so far. ( read original story ...)
Padres reliever Yuki Matsui (groin strain) out of WBC for Japan; Opening Day status unknown
Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s will not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic and the left-hander’s status for San Diego’s season opener in a month also is unclear because of a left groin strain. ( read original story ...)
Does Japan still occupy the innovation hot seat?
Once an emblem of idiosyncratic novelty, high-tech toilets are now the global gold standard. But pushing back the creative frontier is getting harder ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani Begins Preparing With Team Japan for World Baseball Classic
Photos and video of Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani joining Team Japan before the WBC begins. ( read original story ...)
Fans — and opponents — watch in awe as Shohei Ohtani takes pregame batting practice in Nagoya
When Shohei Ohtani is around, he is the main event. On Friday night in Nagoya, Samurai Japan -- Japan's national team -- had an exhibition game against NPB's Chunichi Dragons. This was before the ... ( read original story ...)
Video of girl being shoved in Japan sparks online outrage
A social media video that shows a woman pushing a girl at Tokyo’s Shibuya Crossing has sparked online outrage and speculations. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery reports. ( read original story ...)
Crypto’s Richest Man Details His Secret Talks, Prison Time and Humbling Comedown
In a draft of his memoir, Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, laid out the secret negotiations that led to his imprisonment and a run-in with ICE.
How to Watch the 2026 Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo is 14 hours ahead for those who live on the east coast of the U.S., which means you can watch the race live on Saturday night. The Tokyo Marathon will be streamed live on FloTrack starting at 7 ... ( read original story ...)
Shohei Ohtani ignites Tokyo Dome as Japan prepares for World Baseball Classic 2026
The sound came first. A sharp crack, then another, echoing across the Tokyo Dome. Shohei Ohtani has officially begun preparations with Samurai Japan for the World Baseball Classic ... ( read original story ...)
Why yen stablecoins are key to Japan’s crypto ambitions
Japan’s regulators and conglomerates are building the infrastructure to bring the yen into DeFi, but retail adoption remains muted.
Exclusive-QIA, Visa and ADIA set to anchor SoftBank’s PayPay IPO, sources say
By Echo Wang Feb 27 (Reuters) - A group of global investors including Qatar Holdings, an investment arm of Qatar Investment Authority, Visa and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, is preparing to invest ...
“Explore Your Next Move” workshop for Yokohama employees to be held by Greater Roanoke Workforce Board, Virginia Works
The Greater Roanoke Workforce Board announced they are partnering with Virginia Works to hold an “Explore Your Next Move” workshop for Yokohama employees on Monday, March 2. ( read original story ...)
Startale and SBI Holdings plan JPYSC roll out as yen stablecoins gain steam
Japan's yen-denominated stablecoins gain steam as institutions seek suitable cross-border payment solutions.
Iron outperforms rare metals in stunning chemistry advance
Researchers at Nagoya University have created a more efficient iron-based photocatalyst that could reduce the need for rare and expensive metals in advanced chemistry. Unlike earlier designs, the new ... ( read original story ...)
Museum boosts conservation—by having visitors smell horse manure
Guests are reported to benefit from sniffing manure of the endangered Kiso horse—at two different stages of fermentation. ( read original story ...)