Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. is in the final stages of acquiring from next year the naming rights for the National Stadium in ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyu Railways: Safety program error may have caused train collision near Tokyo
Tokyu Railways, the operator of the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line that saw two of its trains collide on Sunday near Tokyo, says it has found an error in a program that activates a safety system for ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama to host International blood transfusion congress in 2028
The 2028 International Congress of the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT 2028) will be held in Yokohama, Japan, 4-8 June, 2028. Organised collaboratively by ISBT and The Japan Society ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka rallies to beat Leylah Fernandez at Wuhan Open
Naomi Osaka has advanced to the second round of the Wuhan Open after defeating Leylah Fernandez 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday. Fernandez upset Osaka at the 2021 U.S. Open in their only previous ... ( read original story ...)
Wuhan: Four years later, Naomi Osaka gets revenge vs Leylah Fernandez
Prior to the Wuhan clash, Osaka and Fernandez's lone clash came at the 2021 US Open, when the Canadian upset the Japanese 5-7 7-6 (2) 6-4. Four years later, the 27-year-old got her revenge. ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka reveals ‘missed’ custom US Open Labubu doll on social media
Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion, has completed her viral US Open Labubu collection by revealing the sixth and final member on social media this weekend. The tennis star's collection of ... ( read original story ...)
Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister – What Her Fiscal Policies Could Mean for Crypto
Bitcoin .cwp-coin-chart svg path { stroke-width: 0.65 !important; } Bitcoin BTC $124,355.16 0.47% Bitcoin BTC Price $124,355.16 0.47% /24h Volume in 24h $60.84B Price 7d // Make SVG responsive ...
Ethereum, XRP, Solana, Dogecoin join crypto rally as Bitcoin scales record highs
Currently, the blockchain is trading at $4,690.05, rising 3.26% in the past 24 hours, as per the CoinMarketCap data. The Ethereum rally is also attributed to strong spot ETH ETFs (exchange-traded fund ...
Is India softening on crypto?
In today’s newsletter, China is “encircling” India by building key relationships in the neighbourhood. But first, is the government finally open to regulating cryptocurrency?
UK Investors Finally Get Tax-Free Crypto Access Via ISAs And Pensions
After years of forcing UK investors toward risky offshore exchanges and leveraged treasury companies, the FCA's crypto ETN approval delivers tax-free crypto exposure.
Bitcoin hits new record above $125,000 as investors look past government shutdown: CNBC Crypto World
On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin reaches a new record above $125,000 supported by recent gains in U.S. stocks and inflows into bitcoin ETFs. Plus, Lale Akoner, eToro's global market ...
Japan’s stock market powers to a fresh record on a new leader, but the hype could fizzle fast, analysts warn
Traders have piled in on the "Takaichi trade" — a bet on stronger stocks, rising bond yields, and a weaker yen.
Tokyo Game Show 2025: Century Games Booth Welcomes Visitor with Cheerleader Companion, Showcasing “Whiteout Survival” & “King Shot”
Story by Toyabe Kohei Tokyo Game Show 2025 (TGS2025), held from September 25th to 28th, 2025, delivered its usual blend of exciting new game announcements, hands-on experiences, and diverse stage events. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo stocks hit new record as Asian markets extend global rally
Japanese stocks hit another record on Tuesday (Oct 7), building on the previous day's surge following the election of a pro-stimulus advocate to lead the country's ruling party, while gold also pushed ( read original story ...)
Asia Morning Briefing: Regional Crypto Power Balance Is Shifting as Japan ‘Ready to Pop’
On the sidelines of Token2049 in Singapore, crypto execs kept returning to the same theme: Tokyo is becoming the region’s new crypto capital.
Japan finance minister warns against forex volatility as yen weakens
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Tuesday that the government will be vigilant for volatile movements on the currency market, as the yen slid to two-month lows past 150 to the dollar ...