While some Japanese lament the loss of potential ‘benefit’ of hosting the Winter Games, others are breathing a sigh of relief as it’s ‘just not worth it’. ( read original story ...)
New Connection: Turkish Airlines Is Now Flying To Osaka Four Times A Week
Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Osaka after a nearly seven-year hiatus, offering four weekly flights from Istanbul. The airline may increase the frequency of flights if the route performs well, showcasing their dedication to connecting people and cultures. ( read original story ...)
8 Months After Elite Athlete’s Tragic Death, Naomi Osaka Makes Harrowing Revelation About a Complication That Affects 20 Million Pregnant Women Annually
American athlete, Tori Bowie‘s death due to pregnancy complications shook the entire world. More and more women opened up about their troubles during such a phase, due to which the awareness spread. Bowie was eight months pregnant and her shocking death was a dark day in the history of the sporting world. ( read original ...
Expo Osaka 2025: Italy takes possession of land for pavilion
Italy on Wednesday, December 13, signed to take possession of the land for the Italy Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 in line with the established schedule. As a result, on December 19 Italy will be the first participant nation to start construction. ( read original story ...)
Winter lights show in Osaka bathes Tower of Sun in radiance
Visitors to the Expo ’70 Commemorative Park here can bask in the glow of a magical light show on the city’s iconic ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks rise on weaker yen
Tokyo stocks ended higher on Friday, as the yen showed signs of weakness and spurred buying of exporters and other shares. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 284. ( read original story ...)
Stock Market Today: Futures rising after Fed signs, Dow record close
Stock futures rise following indications the Fed is making a sharp pivot from recent comments that had indicated a 'higher-for-longer' stance. ( read original story ...)
Japan ‘firmly watching’ FX, near-term action unlikely
Japan's finance minister said on authorities were "firmly watching" currency market moves, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comment flagging rate cuts next year may have prompted a spike in the yen against the dollar. ( read original story ...)
Eddie Jones denies betraying Australian rugby after taking charge of Japan for a second time
Eddie Jones rejected the assertion he betrayed Australian rugby after becoming the coach of Japan, six weeks after quitting the Wallabies following their worst-ever Rugby World Cup campaign. The charismatic Jones said on Wednesday he felt no guilt in taking the Japan job for a second time amid claims he had an interview with the ...
The Best Ways To Celebrate The Holidays In Tokyo
The holiday season in Japan is a lengthy one: Christmas and New Year festivities stretch across December and January. Venues fill up, reservations are scarce and taxis are hard to catch. ( read original story ...)
Binance re-enters Japan with 34 tokens listed – crypto.news
Share Binance Japan, set to launch in August fully, aims to list 34 tokens initially, surpassing all domestic rivals.The news from local crypto media outlet ...
Queens man sounds alarm after parents lost over $1 million in crypto scam
A Queens man is sounding the alarm after his parents lost more than $1 million in a crypto scam. Now, they're in danger of losing their Connecticut home, and Tim McNicholas and the CBS New York ...
Japan roller coaster leaves riders dangling upside down
Thrill-seeking riders were left dangling upside down over a hundred feet in the air after a roller coaster came to an emergency stop at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. ( read original story ...)
Japan PM purges cabinet in bid to ride out financial scandal
Embattled Japanese premier Fumio Kishida dropped four cabinet ministers on Thursday, as he tried to limit the fallout from the biggest financial scandal his ruling party has faced in decades.The ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka office rents decline by 2.9% in Q3
There is significant supply expected by next year, causing rents to trend lower. Average monthly rents per tsubo in Osaka’s office market were JPY 22,524, a decrease of 0.3% q-o-q and of 2.9% y-o-y in ... ( read original story ...)
12 reported to prosecutors for not following rules during Naked Festival in Japan
Twelve men have been reported to prosecutors for allegedly failing to observe the conditions of a road use permit by holding up and swinging･･･ ... ( read original story ...)