Another sinkhole has since opened up nearby, and residents within a 650-foot radius had been evacuated, a spokesman said. ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin ‘leaving crypto in the dust’ in 2025 despite altseason calls
Bitcoin’s market dominance is fueled by strong ETF inflows, political backing, and Ethereum’s continued underperformance.
Osaka court nixes ruling that backed nondisclosure of papers on Moritomo doc-tampering case
The Osaka High Court on Jan. 30 revoked the national government's decision to withhold administrative documents submitted to prosecutors rega･･･ ...
Osaka High Court reverses non-disclosure of Morimoto files
OSAKA—The Osaka High Court on Jan. 30 overturned a ruling by the Osaka District Court not to disclose documents related to the falsification of official records concerning the sale of state-owned land ...
Renowned Russian figure skating couple were on board U.S. plane that crashed, TASS reports
Russian ice skating coaches and former world champions Yevgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov were on board the American Airlines plane that crashed into the Potomac River in Washington on Wednesday ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Rakuten Group decides not to list Rakuten Securities
Japan's Rakuten Group has decided not to seek a listing for Rakuten Securities on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, the company said on Thursday. The struggling e-commerce giant had said in November that it had temporarily withdrawn its application to have the securities unit go public, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takeda raises full-year forecast after Q3 profit trails forecast
Japan's biggest drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical posted third-quarter profits on Thursday that trailed analyst estimates but raised its full-year earnings guidance. ( read original story ...)
Japanese automaker Nissan says it plans job and production cuts in the U.S.
Nissan Motor is slashing production at its U.S. plants and offering buyouts to factory workers there as part of the Japanese automaker’s urgent efforts to return to profitability. ( read original story ...)
Mark Cuban slams crypto industry leader for ‘huge mistake’
Many people have expressed concern about their long-term value and Cuban is one of them. He recently predicted in a Bluesky post that “It’s just a matter of time until a lot o ...
Analysis-Bank of Japan board reshuffle to bring it closer to ‘normal’ central banking
The fading shadow of reflationists in the Bank of Japan, and the latest addition to the board of an academic favouring an end to ultra-low interest rates, will likely bring the central bank's thinking ...
Japan’s Takeda says Q3 profit slid 38%, trailing analyst estimates
Japan's biggest drugmaker Takeda Pharmaceutical posted third-quarter profits on Thursday that trailed analyst estimates, as the company continues a restructuring push. ( read original story ...)
Rachael Kirkconnell shares photo dump from Tokyo trip with Matt James after being ‘blindsided’ by breakup
Rachael Kirkconnell still loves Tokyo, despite it being the city where she and ex Matt James broke up. The “Bachelor” alum, 28, shared a collection of photos from her Japanese vacation to her Instagram on Wednesday — one day after discussing their split on the Tuesday episode of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast. ( read ...
Japan’s government interest costs to swell more than 50% in next few years
Japan's annual interest payments on government debt could surge more than 50% over the next few years, government estimates showed on Thursday, highlighting the country's struggle to fix its tattered ...
Mutilated body of man found on mountain in Osaka Prefecture
The mutilated body of a man has been found in a mountain area in the Osaka Prefecture city of Higashiosaka, police revealed on Jan. 29. ( read original story ...)
Japan, US planning meeting between PM Ishiba and President Trump on Feb 7, Asahi reports
Japan and the United States are in the final stage of planning for a meeting between Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President Donald Trump in Washington on Feb. 7, the Asahi newspaper said on ... ( read original story ...)
Fuji Media, rocked by sexual misconduct allegations, says executives to resign
Japan's Fuji Media said on Monday its chairman and the head of its TV unit would step down immediately amidst a probe into alleged sexual misconduct by a celebrity TV host. ( read original story ...)