Northern Japan was shaken by a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in April 2026, but images purportedly showing extensive damage caused by the tremor in fact show the aftermath of quakes that rocked ... ( read original story ...)
5.7-magnitude earthquake jolts western Japan; no tsunami warning issued
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on May 2, with the Japan Meteorological Agency confirming no tsunami warning was issued. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Katayama mum on suspected FX intervention amid Golden Week
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama declined to comment on Sunday regarding whether authorities intervened to support the yen last week, following reports that officials had entered the market ...
Japan steps into FX market for first time in two years to boost yen, sources say
Japan intervened to prop up the yen against the U.S. dollar on Thursday, its first official currency action in nearly two years, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, sending the ...
Japan just put a ‘Band-Aid’ on the yen. Why high oil prices could soon rip it off.
Concerns about high oil prices are adding to inflation fears in Japan, as the BOJ just moved to rescue the yen from a roughly 40-year low. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake recap: Buildings in Nara and Osaka rocked by 5.7 tremor
Emergency services were activated in the Japanese cities of Nara and Osaka after an earthquake struck at around 6.28pm today with noticeable tremors across the Kansai region ... ( read original story ...)
Naoya Inoue beats Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision in Tokyo to retain super-bantamweight belts
TOKYO (AP) — Naoya Inoue defended his undisputed super-bantamweight crown against Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision on Saturday in one of the biggest bouts in Japanese history. Two judges scored ... ( read original story ...)
Naoya Inoue outclasses Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision at Tokyo Dome
The Monster made it look easy. Naoya Inoue defeats Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision at a sold-out Tokyo Dome. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Vietnam seek deeper partnership with energy and minerals push
HANOI, May 2 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed on Saturday to strengthen bilateral ties with Vietnam, with energy cooperation and critical minerals at the forefront, during a ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Crypto Projects Facing Lawsuit, Potential Ethics Crackdown, and More
Trump-linked crypto ventures are under pressure from multiple directions. World Liberty Financial is now the subject of a lawsuit filed by crypto billionaire Justin Sun, the CLARITY Act could add ...
Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani results: Inoue stays perfect in Tokyo
Naoya Inoue fights Junto Nakatani in a super bantamweight fight from Tokyo. Here is how to watch with time and stream: ... ( read original story ...)
Naoya Inoue Vs. Junto Nakatani Results And Highlights From Tokyo Dome
Naoya Inoue defeated Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision at a sold-out Tokyo Dome, defending his undisputed super bantamweight crown in Japan's biggest fight. ( read original story ...)
Inoue outlasts Nakatani in Tokyo Dome superfight
Japan's Naoya Inoue gave another boxing masterclass to beat countryman Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision and stay unbeaten in front of 55,000 fans at a sold-out Tokyo Dome on Saturday. ( read original story ...)
2026 Asian Games taps Iranian expert for broadcast role
Iman Farzin, former deputy and CEO of Iranian women's football champions Khatoon Bam FC, has joined the Nagoya 2026 Asian Games organising body in a senior broadcast role. ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake live: Buildings in Nara and Osaka rocked by 5.7 tremor
Emergency services have been activated in the Japanese cities of Nara and Osaka with the earthquake hitting at around 6.28pm on today sending noticeable tremors across the Kansai region ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake LIVE: Nara rocked by huge 5.7 tremors as Osaka also hit
Nara and Osaka in Japan have been rocked by a huge 5.7 earthquake as buildings shake in the major cities. MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW... Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Japan experiences around 1,500 ... ( read original story ...)