Xander Schauffele is renowned for his great attitude and it was certainly tested this year. He was coming off two majors in 2024 when he suffered a rib injury that kept him out for two years. ( read original story ...)
Ticketed visitors to World Expo in Osaka total more than 25.57 million
The organizer of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, western Japan, says the number of ticketed visitors to the event that ran for six months totaled more than 25.57 million. ( read original story ...)
Japan beats Brazil for the first time in Tokyo comeback
Japan has beaten Brazil for the first time. Japan fought from two goals down to win the friendly 3-2 in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Map Shows Japan War Games Near Pacific Adversaries
According to a map provided by Japan's Defense Ministry, joint air and missile defense training events will take place in the Sea of Japan—also called the East Sea in South Korea—the East China Sea and off the Pacific coasts of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu. ( read original story ...)
IMF revises Japan’s economic forecast higher, sees gradual BOJ rate hikes
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) revised higher on Tuesday its 2025 economic growth forecast for Japan and projected the nation's central bank to gradually raise interest rates over the medium term to around 1. ( read original story ...)
Kochi to host Japan Mela 2025 on October 16-17
Discover new trade, tech, and cultural opportunities at Japan Mela 2025 in Kochi, fostering partnerships between Kerala and Japan. ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: Japanese semiconductor company Renesas explores $2 billion sale of timing unit
Renesas Electronics Corp. is exploring a sale of its timing division in a deal that could value the business at close to $2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. ( read original story ...)
Japanese Shares Dive as Market Frets Over Premiership, US-China Tensions
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese shares sank on Tuesday after a long weekend, clocking their sharpest one-day drop since April, as investors fretted over uncertainty surrounding the country's next premier ...
Nikkei ends sharply lower on political uncertainty after coalition breakup
Tokyo stocks ended sharply lower Tuesday, with the Nikkei index briefly sinking over 3 percent, as selling was spurred amid political ...
Japan roar back in Tokyo to beat Brazil for first time
Japan claimed their first win over Brazil after roaring back in the second half to stun Carlo Ancelotti's side 3-2 in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday.It was Japan's first win over Brazil in 14 attempts ... ( read original story ...)
UPI in Japan soon! NPCI International signs MoU with NTT DATA; check full list of countries where UPI is accepted
Indian tourists visiting Japan will soon be able to use UPI for payments following a deal between NPCI International and NTT DATA. This partnership will allow travelers to scan QR codes with their UPI ... ( read original story ...)
Indian travellers may soon pay via UPI in Japan under NPCI–NTT DATA deal
The partnership aims to enable UPI acceptance across Japanese merchant locations, offering Indian tourists a seamless and secure digital payment experience abroad ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Real Estate Investment Corporation Acquires Prime Sapporo Office Property
Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Japan Real Estate Investment ( (JP:8952)) ... ( read original story ...)
2 Osaka bars named in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025 extended list
The Kansai capital steps into the spotlight with two bars featured in the prestigious ranking’s extended 51–100 list ... ( read original story ...)
Bitcoin-heavy Metaplanet trades below the value of its own BTC
Metaplanet’s market value has dropped below the worth of its own Bitcoin holdings, signaling investor retreat from crypto-heavy firms.
Metaplanet enterprise value dips below its Bitcoin holdings
Metaplanet’s mNAV, the ratio of the company’s value to its Bitcoin holdings, fell below 1 on Tuesday, hitting 0.99 for the first time on record.