Japan has deployed more than 2,000 firefighters to battle the country's biggest forest fire in three decades. At least one person has died in the blaze, which has torched more than 5,200 acres around ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Prince Hisahito pledges to fulfil royal duties at maiden press conference
Japanese Prince Hisahito, who could well become emperor one day if the country's succession laws are not changed, told his first press conference on Monday that he would strive to fulfil his royal ... ( read original story ...)
Trump announces U.S. strategic crypto reserve
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will create a strategic crypto reserve that will hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano.
Japanese stocks stalled at 1989 levels as investors weigh tariffs and rates
The 225-issue Nikkei stock average has been range-bound between about 38,000 and 40,000 since hitting a new all-time high in July 2024.
Int’l students, others enjoy Japanese culture at ‘Girls’ Day’ event in Sapporo
An event was held here March 2 to promote traditional Japanese culture to foreign residents and others ahead of the annual Hinamatsuri, or ・・・ ... ( read original story ...)
Fraud victim unveils ‘arrest warrant’ scam tactics: Our 5 most-read stories from last week
We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between Feb. 22 and March 2. The first stor ... ( read original story ...)
Osaka police arrest man after child’s body found encased in concrete
An unemployed man who lives in Hirano Ward in the city of Osaka allegedly abandoned the child's body in the city of Yao, Osaka Prefecture. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka’s coach explains how Carlos Alcaraz makes up for lack of consistency
Patrick Mouratoglou says Carlos Alcaraz may not be as consistent as Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal or Jannik Sinner but he is "more fiery" and brings so much other stuff to the table that makes his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Metaplanet buys more Bitcoin, explores potential US listing
Bitcoin-stacking investment firm Metaplanet purchased another 156 Bitcoin on March 3 as its CEO said the firm is exploring a potential listing outside of Japan, such as the United States. The 156 ...
Bitcoin jumps, shares cling to hopes for tariff relief
US President Donald Trump on social media announced five digital assets he expected to include in a new reserve, including bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana and cardano ...
Trump flags crypto reserve, mum on funding
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's been a bumper day for crypto fans after President Donald Trump took to social media to announce a proposed reserve of ...
Trump’s Strategic Crypto Reserve And What It Means For Crypto And You
The US Strategic Crypto Reserve signals a dramatic shift in the government’s stance on digital assets. It's impact is far reaching for the world.
Tokyo Tower hosts J-pop flavored conference for backers of military wellness
Supporters of American and Japanese troops gathered at Tokyo Tower over the weekend for a daylong conference in support of the military. ( read original story ...)
Blackstone buys Japan drug trial firm, adding to private equity health deals
BLACKSTONE is buying a company that helps drugmakers run clinical trials in Japan, adding to growing interest from private equity firms in the health needs of the nation’s ageing population. Read more ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Seven & i finalising plan for president Isaka to step down
Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese retail giant at the centre of a takeover battle, is finalising a plan for its president to step down, mostly likely to be replaced by its first foreign chief, two ... ( read original story ...)
JAL unveils jet with Gundam images ahead of 2025 World Expo in Osaka
Japan Airlines Co. on Monday unveiled a special jet wrapped with images of Gundam, the main mechanical figure of the popular Japanese sci-fi anime, that will fly on domestic routes ahead of and during ... ( read original story ...)