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Bank of Japan’s Ueda warns of oil shock impact on inflation, keeps rates steady at 0.75%
Bank of Japan holds rates at 0.75% despite raising its inflation forecast to 2.8%, warning of oil shock risks. Here's what it means for Bitcoin and crypto.
Japan ban imports of Indian mangoes after key processing facility fails inspection
Japan has suspended imports of Indian mangoes for the first time in nearly 20 years after inspectors found problems at a treatment facility in India. The decision came after Japanese officials visited ... ( read original story ...)
Another major crypto network halts transactions
Recurring outages across major blockchain networks are raising fresh questions about whether speed can come at the expense of reliability.
OpenAI gives Japan banks access to latest model, Japan’s finance minister says
OpenAI has given some Japanese financial institutions access to its GPT-5.5 model to help prevent cyberattacks, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday after a meeting with the U.S ...
Steep capital requirement hike for Japan’s foreign business owners sparks backlash
TOKYO -- Posts protesting the Japanese government's tighter requirements for the "business manager" residency status for foreign entrepreneurs are spr･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan woos Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind
Japan is treating Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with exceptional hospitality on his four-day state visit. ( read original story ...)
Is self-censorship behind Japan’s ‘problematic’ press freedom ranking?
Media insiders say Japan’s press is rarely overtly repressed, but access pressures and newsroom caution still shape what gets reported. ( read original story ...)
Japan airlines, bullet trains add premium seats
Japanese airlines and rail operators are expanding premium seats and private compartments on airplanes, bullet trains and overnight trains. ( read original story ...)
Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia
MOSCOW, May 28 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that allowing U.S. missile systems to be deployed on Japanese territory as part of military drills would threaten the security of ... ( read original story ...)
Marcos becomes 4th PH leader to speak before Japan Diet
TOKYO, Japan — After securing $3.4 billion (around P210 billion) in investment pledges from Japanese businessmen on Wednesday, President Marcos spoke before the National Diet of Japan on Thursday, ... ( read original story ...)
Bob Horner, Powerful Slugger in Atlanta and Japan, Dies at 68
With the Braves, he hit a home run in his major league debut, won the Rookie of the Year Award, and later hit four home runs in a game. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Two-Year Bond Yield Rises After Lukewarm Auction
Japan’s two-year government bond yield edged higher after an auction of the tenor saw slightly weak demand as investors bet on a near-term interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. ( read original story ...)
‘Catnomics’: how Japan’s feline fixation has become an industry worth billions
Their influence is evident in every corner of society, the imperial family owns some, and Tokyo even has its own ‘cat town’ ... ( read original story ...)
Payment Options Japan Becomes Official Partner of Yokohama Football Club
"Even in difficult situations, Yokohama FC has always continued to carve its own path forward, and that spirit resonates deeply with Payment Options' determination to forge its ow ... ( read original story ...)
Watch: Naomi Osaka steps on court in custom detachable skirt for second round match
Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has frequently used her platform to merge professional tennis with high fashion. Her walk-in on Thursday was yet another statement. Osaka showed up like a star for her second-round match of the French Open against Croatia’s Donna Vekic. ( read original story ...)