Japan will no longer receive foreigners to work in food services next month as it nears the immigration cap for such workers, the government said Friday, a move that has sparked panic among restaurant ...
Trump names David Sacks co-chair of tech advisory council, expanding AI, crypto role
Trump names David Sacks as PCAST co-chair, expanding his AI and crypto czar role, with Nvidia's Jensen Huang, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and Oracle's Larry Ellison also joining.
New crypto draft skips Bitcoin tax exemption
New draft bill omits Bitcoin tax relief, favors stablecoin use.
Naomi Osaka Hints at Possible Tennis Retirement After Miami Open Loss in Round of 64
Osaka had a first-round bye at the Miami Open, so her opening match was in the second round against unseeded Talia Gibson. Osaka lost in straight sets, marking the third time in three tournaments so ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Sparks Tennis Retirement Rumors After Miami Open Loss: ‘Rather Just Be a Great Mom’
Naomi Osaka has her family top of mind. The four-time Grand Slam champion, 28, sparked retirement rumors at the 2026 Miami Open during a post-match press conference after she lost to Australian ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japan government asks wholesalers to switch to Brent from Dubai pricing, document shows
By Tamiyuki Kihara TOKYO, March 27 (Reuters) - Japan's industry ministry has asked domestic wholesalers to switch to Brent crude oil pricing from the Dubai benchmark when setting gasoline prices, in an attempt to contain price increases, ( read original story ...)
Nikkei ends lower on Iran war fears
TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average pared some of its earlier losses but still ended slightly lower on Friday, ...
Nagoya marathon cheers propel runner past 34km struggle
They say that in a marathon of 42.195 km, 30 km is run on leg muscles, 10 km on the heart, 2 km on the head, and the final 0.195 km on tears. I thought this old adage might be wrong. On the 8th, while ... ( read original story ...)
Lewis Hamilton steals the show at Yokohama car meet as he rolls up in Ferrari F40
Lewis Hamilton delighted fans in Japan by turning up to a Yokohama car meet in a £4million Ferrari F40 ... ( read original story ...)
Strategy is accelerating its crypto purchases as rivals sit on the sidelines
Demand for bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset is once again concentrated in Michael Saylor's Strategy as the company steps up its bitcoin buying pace.
Sapporo is a skiers paradise as one of the world’s snowiest cities
Sapporo is the largest city on the island of Hokkaido and the fifth-largest overall in Japan. Sitting near sea level yet surrounded by mountains, the city’s landscape shares some loose similarities ... ( read original story ...)
Japan tightens naturalization rules, doubling residency minimum to 10 years
Japan will introduce stricter standards for applications for naturalization effective April 1, requiring at least 10 years of residency, along with longer tax payment records, the government announced ...
British red telephone box from Osaka expo showcased at Kansai airport
The iconic red telephone box displayed at the British pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka last year is being showcased at the n ... ( read original story ...)
Kospi plunges 160 points, Nikkei drops 1.6% as oil shock hits Asia
The selloff in Asia was led by South Korea, where the blue-chip Kospi dropped 3.6% and the small-cap Kosdaq fell 2%. Japan was also sharply lower by 1.6%, while losses in Australia, Hong Kong and ...
Sapporo Soul granted special-use permit to sell alcohol
Customers of Sapporo Soul Sushi & Ramen soon will be able to enjoy sake, Japanese beer and other alcoholic beverages with their meals. ( read original story ...)
Nemophila Festival 2026 at Osaka Maishima Seaside Park
April, the short but beautiful season of pastel pink cherry blossoms gives way to the brilliant blue of nemophila, also known as baby blue eyes. One of ... ( read original story ...)