Kanagawa Prefectural Police this week arrested a 74-year-old man over the alleged murder of his 29-year-old female roommate in their residence in Yokohama City ... ( read original story ...)
Tennis Star Taylor Townsend Defends Naomi Osaka From NFL Icon
Naomi Osaka found a loyal friend in fellow tennis star Taylor Townsend, who came to her defense against Terrell Owens’ snarky comment. As the duo welcomed the offseason, the Japanese player and the 29 ... ( read original story ...)
There’s still time to try Osaka Expo’s bathing pod of the future
OSAKA—The maker of the futuristic bathtub pod exhibited at the recently concluded Osaka Kanasi Expo here has decided to accept a limited number of orders for what was originally meant to be an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Panic-Buys Bitcoin — Governments Are Now Your Competition
Japan is launching a government-backed, renewable-powered Bitcoin mining operation, quietly joining the sovereign BTC arms race and tightening supply just as ETFs and institutions ramp up demand.
Japan considering stimulus package sized around 17 trln yen, Nikkei says
Japan is considering spending around 17 trillion yen ($110 billion) in new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's first stimulus package, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Saturday, underscoring the ...
‘Bear in Area!’ US Embassy warns Americans in Japan about record mauling increase, deaths
Daily reports of bears entering homes and supermarkets are occurring, officials said. Bears have killed at least 13 people since April. ( read original story ...)
Evening digest: Wall Street turmoil, Walmart CEO shift, Bitcoin hits six-month low
Markets and geopolitics drove the news cycle on Friday, with Wall Street swinging sharply on fears of overheated AI valuations and fading hopes for a Fed rate cut. Corporate shake-ups also made ...
Metaplanet President Defends Governance Amid Bitcoin Treasury Transition
Metaplanet president refuted reports linking the firm to improper governance, affirming full shareholder approval for its Bitcoin strategy.
U.S. Issues Major Travel Warning for Japan After Bear Attacks
The U.S. Embassy is warning travelers against journeying to Japan because of a rash of bear attacks. The November 12 alert was posted by the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Japan. The location for the ... ( read original story ...)
Wall Street erases a big early loss as Nvidia and bitcoin swing
The U.S. stock market continues to shake on Friday as Nvidia, bitcoin, gold and other high flyers on Wall Street swing.
Yen weakens to 9-month low in upper 154 vs. dollar
The yen hit a nine-month low in the upper 154 range against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, as the currency was bought on expectations ...
Japan’s Nissei and Toyo Innovex to Merge
Japanese injection molding machine manufacturers Nissei Plastic Industrial Co. Ltd. and Toyo Innovex Co. Ltd. have reached an agreement to integrate their businesses. The companies will become wholly ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama reports Q3 record financial performance
The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. reported "record-high" financial performance through the first three quarters of the year. ( read original story ...)
Arrest warrant issued for Thai mother who allegedly trafficked 12-year-old daughter to Tokyo massage parlour
Tokyo Metropolitan Police have received an arrest warrant for a Thai woman who allegedly trafficked her 12-year-old daughter and forced her to engage in sexual services at a massage parlour in ... ( read original story ...)
Cathie Wood loads up on favorite crypto stocks amid tech slide
Chaired by Wall Street legend Tom Lee, Bitmine Immersion is the leading Ethereum (ETH) treasury company. It currently holds $10.8 billion worth of ETH coins on its balance sheet. The company's stock ...
Osaka declares her love for the game after moving past Muchova into US Open semis
NEW YORK, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Naomi Osaka said she had learned to love tennis more than ever after returning to the U.S. Open semi-finals on Wednesday with a 6-4 7-6(3) victory over Karolina Muchova ...