The Post Zheng Qinwen, Naomi Osaka sign up for $1M pro-amateur Australian Open event appeared first on Tennis World USA The One Point Slam has added more top players to its lineup after Zheng Qinwen, ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan exceeding 9 trillion yen ($58 billion) for the coming year, aiming to fortify its strike-back capability and coastal defense with cruise ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s cabinet approves record $785 billion budget, vows to keep debt in check
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet on Friday approved a record $785 billion budget for the next fiscal year, aiming to strike a balance between her proactive fiscal policy and debt ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Inflation Cools More Than Expected as BOJ Watches
Tokyo’s inflation cooled more than expected, as pressures from food and energy prices faded, but is unlikely to deter the Bank of Japan from further rate hikes. ( read original story ...)
The Last Summer, Shine with the World World Cosplay Summit 2026 Officially Announced
The Last Summer, Shine with the World World Cosplay Summit 2026 Officially Announced Record Participation Expected from 42 Countries & Regions; Official Trailers Released Shiraf Appointed as Official ... ( read original story ...)
Kusuri no Aoki seeks shift to TSE standard market and Nagoya main listing to bolster growth
KUSURI NO AOKI HOLDINGS CO.,LTD. ( ($JP:3549) ) has issued an announcement. KUSURI NO AOKI HOLDINGS has resolved to shift its Tokyo Stock Exchange ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo urges people not to buy Ueno Zoo panda reservations on ticket resale sites
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is urging people not to buy reservations on ticket resale websites to see giant pandas at Ueno Zoological Gardens, warning that they are invalid. ( read original story ...)
Trump wants to bring Japan’s ‘cute’ tiny cars to America — but it may not be easy
"It's easy to want to drive one of these cute kei cars. It's another thing to put your family in them and travel down the highway at 70 mph," one expert said. ( read original story ...)
Police officer implicated in Hideyoshi statue decapitation in Nagoya
A statue of 16th century warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi installed at a shopping district in Nagoya was found with its head ... ( read original story ...)
One month left to see twin giant pandas at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo
Panda fans are flocking to Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens to see twin giant pandas. There is only about one month remaining before the animals are returned to China. ( read original story ...)
Skip Tokyo crowds and slow travel through this Japanese hidden gem
As overtourism strains Japan’s major cities, Gifu Prefecture offers travelers a slower, more intimate way to experience the country’s culture. ( read original story ...)
Japan expects growth to accelerate next year with fiscal stimulus
Japan's government revised up its economic forecast for the fiscal year to next March and projected that growth would accelerate in the following year, on the view that its massive stimulus package ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Awaits Two-Year Bond Auction Amid Growing Rate Hike Fears
Investors are on tenterhooks ahead of Japan’s two-year government bond auction on Thursday, amid speculation that the Bank of Japan may need to raise interest rates more aggressively to rein in ... ( read original story ...)
‘The god particle’: Southern Utah scientist publishes molecular hydrogen study with Japanese colleagues
A scientist based in Southern Utah has collaborated with Nagoya University in Japan to publish a study that could explain the potential benefits of molecular hydrogen therapy. ( read original story ...)
Japan to tighten regulations on mega-solar projects to protect nature, landscape
The Japanese government will tighten regulations and end financial support for large-scale solar power projects to protect the natural environment, ensure safety and preserve landscapes, government ... ( read original story ...)
Yokohama showcases circular city model at Asia Smart City Conference
Yokohama city’s circular city model has various activities---treatment of garbage, waste recycling, disassemble rebuilding architecture, reuse of unused clothing, reduction of food loss, sustainable ... ( read original story ...)