Asia-Pacific markets jumped, shrugging off renewed tensions in the Middle East.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 tops 61,000 for the first time as Asia markets look past Trump’s Iran threats
Asia-Pacific markets jumped, shrugging off renewed tensions in the Middle East. ( read original story ...)
Sapporo mother accused of strangling 6-year-old son to death denies murder
Police in Sapporo City have arrested a 46-year-old mother on suspicion of murder after her 6-year-old son was found strangled to death at their home ... ( read original story ...)
AI Layoffs Hit Crypto And Payments As Block Cuts 50%
Block, Coinbase, PayPal, Crypto.com, and others are tying job cuts to AI as investors question real efficiency gains.
There’s No Way to Recognize Naomi Osaka in This Quirky Dress
Naomi Osaka is loved not only for her tennis but also for her dresses. This time again, she stunned everyone with her dramatic look for the Met Gala after-party. Her look was so unique that her fans ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Fires Missile in Joint Drill With US and Allies in Northern Philippines, Facing South China Sea
A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Type 88 surface-to-ship missile launcher fires during the Joint Task Force (JTF) Maritime Strike, part of Balikatan, the annual joint military exercises ... ( read original story ...)
Japan and Philippines strengthen defense ties amid China tensions
Japan and the Philippines have announced plans to deepen defense cooperation amid growing tensions with China in the South China Sea. Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro and Philippine Defense ... ( read original story ...)
Japan joins South China Sea combat drills with US and Philippines in post-war pivot
Japan’s decision to send combat troops to the Philippines for the first time since World War II and participate in a ship-sinking drill in the South China Sea this week underscores Tokyo’s rising ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s New Leader Tours Asia, Pitching Stability in Troubled Times
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to raise Japan’s profile at a time when China’s clout is rising and doubts about the United States are spreading. ( read original story ...)
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Trump-backed crypto firm accuses billionaire investor of smear campaign, vows to ‘correct the record’ in court
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Japan visitors warned over severe May weather after hiker from Hong Kong dies
The death prompted mountaineering experts to issue a warning against taking hikes in May when the weather is highly unstable. The 22-year-old, who lived in Tokyo, first contacted the Hotakadake Sanso ... ( read original story ...)
Tanker carrying Russian crude oil arrives at facility in Japan
This marks the first Russian crude oil import to Japan since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed earlier this year. ( read original story ...)
Easy Japanese news in translation: Ezo red fox spotted raising 6 cubs in Sapporo
An Ezo red fox is raising its cubs on an embankment near a residential area in the city of Sapporo, Hokkaido. The six young foxes spend their time pla･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Descendant of Japan’s John Manjiro voices hope as NHK taps his story for historical drama
NAGOYA -- Japan public broadcaster NHK's historical drama for 2028 has been decided as "John Mung." Its protagonist will be Manjiro Nakahama -- a ling･･･ ... ( read original story ...)