Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Sunday he considers cooperation with the United States in the shipbuilding industry, such as on repairing U.S. military vessels and the joint development of ... ( read original story ...)
Landmark San Francisco business closing in Japantown after 40 years
A landmark San Francisco business is closing in Japantown, marking the end of decades as a staple in the Japan Center. Japan Video will close at the end of the month, owner Takeshi Onishi said. Onishi ... ( read original story ...)
In Japan, two Yubari melons sell for 1 million yen (or $7,000)
A pair of Yubari melons, the so called king of Hokkaido s summer fruit, were purchased for 1 million yen in this year s first auction at the Sapporo ... ( read original story ...)
Luxury Tokyo Penthouse Sold for Over $65 Million in Booming Market
A Tokyo penthouse developed by Swedish buyout firm EQT AB has sold for about ¥9.5 billion ($67 million), shedding light on the cost of buying into the city’s booming high-end property market. ( read original story ...)
It’s Too Easy for Foreigners to Buy Property in Japan
Despite the stereotypes, Japan is one of the most permissive places for non-residents to buy property. That’s a problem when locals are being priced out. ( read original story ...)
Japan considers lower language hurdles for foreign bus, cab drivers
TOKYO -- Japan looks to ease language requirements for foreign bus and taxi drivers entering the country via its specified skilled worker program, lowering what some observers argue has been a barrier ...
Japanese firm Remixpoint commits more capital to Bitcoin amid climb to $110k ATH
Remixpoint, an energy consulting firm in Japan, has approved 1 billion Yen ($7 million) to purchase more Bitcoins. The Japanese firm disclosed this in its latest regulatory filing. According to the ...
SoftBank earns $300m from eToro IPO
SoftBank first invested in eToro in 2021, in a private financing round that was held in preparation for a planned merger with a US-based SPAC - a move that was ultimately cancelled. At the time, the ...
Comic book ‘catastrophe warning’ prompts superstitious travellers to cancel Japan trips
Comic book ‘catastrophe warning’ prompts superstitious travellers to cancel Japan trips - Japan bookings have dropped 50 per cent after manga artist ‘predicted’ natural disaster, says Hong Kong travel ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis-Osaka’s French Open woes continue with another early exit
Former world number one Naomi Osaka cannot seem to catch a break at the French Open after her first-round loss to Paula Badosa on Monday, with the Japanese battling blisters, tears and mercurial form ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka tears up after first-round French Open loss to Paula Badosa
Naomi Osaka still wore the pink accessories in her hair inspired by “sakura” — cherry blossoms — and there were streaks on her cheeks where tears had rolled, when she sat down for a French Open news ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin’s new highs may have been driven by Japan bond market crisis
Bitcoin’s recent all-time high may be linked to ongoing issues in the Japanese bond market, possibly signaling BTC’s growing recognition as a hedge against instability in the traditional financial ...
Japan To Earmark $6.3B for US Tariff Relief Amid Economic Turmoil
Japan has announced a relief package of $6.3 billion to tackle the potential impacts of US tariffs, a positive sign for the crypto market.
Japan eyes overhauling treatment of goodwill to spur startup activity
TOKYO -- Japan is considering changes to accounting rules that would ease the burden associated with goodwill in acquisitions, as Tokyo aims to encourage the growth of startups.
Osaka Loses to Badosa, Updated French Open Women’s Bracket, Roland-Garros Results
Naomi Osaka's appearance at the French Open turned out to be a brief one, as she lost her opening-round match to No. 10 Paula Badosa on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka Reveals She Designed Sakura-Themed Outfit for French Open at Roland-Garros
Having already ( read original story ...)