The Kumamoto prefectural government said the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week has now killed at least 25 people, although the true death toll was likely higher. ( read original story ...)
Washington: Naomi Osaka reaches first QF in DC after opponent retires
Osaka was up by a set and a break when Ashlyn Krueger retired from their Washington round-of-16 match. ( read original story ...)
Prolonged Iran war could keep spot LNG prices high, Tokyo Gas says
TOKYO, March 25 (Reuters) - The Middle East conflict has significantly tightened supplies on the spot liquefied natural gas market and the upward pressure on prices could persist if the war drags on, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan earthquake: Death toll on Kyushu rises to 34
Authorities revised up the death toll from a powerful 7.0 magnitude quake in Kumamoto prefecture in southwestern Japan to 34, with another 89 injured. ( read original story ...)
Yokohama mayor abused authority to bully subordinates: city
Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka was found to have abused his authority on multiple occasions to bully his subordinates and verbal ... ( read original story ...)
Hope for rescue in southwestern Japan quake dwindles as death toll climbs to 25
Time was running out to find survivors as rescuers continued to work in the Kumamoto area on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, where the magnitude-7.1 earthquake hit Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Gumi, SBI launch ¥3 billion crypto fund as Japan opens door to spot ETFs
gumi Inc., a Japanese gaming and blockchain company, has joined with a financial group, SBI, to launch SBI Crypto Fund I. It will begin operating on August 1, 2026. The fund is aiming for 3 billion ...
Crypto News Today (July 29): BTC Loses $64K Following FOMC, Tether Expands into Africa, and the US Targets Iran’s Crypto
Bitcoin climbed -0.5% overnight, dropping below $64,000 following yesterday’s FOMC meeting, in which a rate hike wasn’t announced but SEC Chair Paul Atkins hinted at hikes to come, causing a slight ...
Nikkei 225 Rises 0.6% at the Close
Bank of Japan's hawkish stance overshadowed geopolitical jitters, sending the Nikkei to its highest close in weeks.
Opponents kill international school plans in Sapporo
SAPPORO—Anti-immigration protesters have succeeded in scuttling plans for an international school here, after concerns were raised about ensuring the safety of children. ( read original story ...)
Ukrainian sumo star Aonishiki wins third Emperor’s Cup in tense playoff
The Nagoya Basho grand sumo tournament has concluded in the city of Nagoya, with Ukrainian Danylo Aonishiki Yavgusyshyn emerging as the champion. ( read original story ...)
Osaka police serve fresh warrant to man suspected of sexually assaulting high school girl
OSAKA -- Police served an additional arrest warrant July 30 to a Higashiosaka man on suspicion of sexually assaulting and filming a high school girl e･･･ ... ( read original story ...)
Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 25
The Kumamoto prefectural government says the powerful earthquake that hit southwestern Japan earlier this week has now killed at least 23 people. ( read original story ...)
New Japan trade body chief Takeshi Iwaya vows to visit China soon; business exchanges cannot replace Tokyo’s political correction: expert
VCG. Former Japanese foreign minister Takeshi Iwaya said on Wednesday that he would seek to arrange an early delegation ... ( read original story ...)
Apple Sued After Alleged Fake Crypto Wallet App Cost Users $1.8 Million
Three investors allege a fake Sparrow Wallet app listed in Apple’s App Store caused approximately $1.8 million in Bitcoin losses.
NC ramps up global expansion at Gamescom, Tokyo Game Show
NC is expanding its worldwide reach at two of the world’s biggest gaming exhibitions in the second half of the year with Aion 2, a massively multiplayer online ... ( read original story ...)