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Naomi Osaka stuns at Wimbledon with kimono-inspired style, shop similar Nike look
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Man indicted over livestreaming murder in Tokyo admits to charges during trial
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10 art exhibitions to see in Tokyo this summer
Summer has officially arrived in Tokyo, and with it a glorious slate of seasonal festivals, fireworks shows, beer gardens and – yes – art exhibitions. The steamy season is an excellent time for museum ... ( read original story ...)
Japan sits on four tectonic plates and is hit by around 1,500 earthquakes every year, yet its cities rarely collapse. Here’s the incredible reason why
Japan experiences around 1,500 earthquakes that are strong enough to be felt every year, a staggering figure that would seem disastrous for most countries. Yet, despite sitting at one of the most ... ( read original story ...)
Trump made over $1 billion on crypto ventures last year, disclosure shows
President Trump earned more than a billion dollars from crypto-related ventures alone last year, according to a financial disclosure, including from his meme coin business and his family's ...
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Japan’s Nikkei extends rally on support from AI-related shares
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Japan business mood improves despite Middle East war, BOJ survey shows
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Sumo: Rankings for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament
Makuuchi division rankings for the July 12-26 Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at IG Arena, released Monday by the Japan Sumo Association ... ( read original story ...)
Land used as US military housing near Tokyo returned 80 yrs after WWII
A vast tract of land in Yokohama long used for U.S. military housing following Japan's defeat in World War II was returned to the ... ( read original story ...)
ANALYSIS-Tokyo keeps powder dry as ‘line in the sand’ on yen shifts
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US, Japan, South Korea unite to tackle North Korea’s crypto crimes in 2026
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Supreme Court hands Trump new power over crypto regulators
The United States Supreme Court on June 29, 2026, handed President Donald Trump sweeping new authority over independent federal agencies. The decision is expected to ripple into the regulators that ...
Naomi Osaka puts a twist on Wimbledon whites with ‘Kill Bill’-inspired kimono
The Toyko-based designer crafted a coat for Osaka that was modeled after a traditional Japanese ceremonial dress, featuring a wrap silhouette with wide obi belt. The opaque fabric reached mid-thigh ... ( read original story ...)