This is the only PGA Tour tournament in Japan. The tournament was moved this year to Yokohama after being played east of Tokyo. The event premiered in 2019 and was won by Tiger Woods. “I’ve been doing ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s ruling coalition splits, throwing Takaichi’s PM bid into doubt
Japan's ruling coalition broke up on Friday, with junior partner Komeito rebelling against the Liberal Democratic Party's new hardline leader Sanae Takaichi in a move that casts doubt over her ... ( read original story ...)
Citing unease over graft, Japan’s Komeito leaves the longstanding ruling coalition headed by the LDP
The head of Japan’s Komeito says it is leaving the ruling coalition headed by the Liberal Democratic Party due to concerns over corruption. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Finance Minister Ramps Up Warning After Further Yen Fall
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato stepped up his warnings over yen movements, after the currency hit a fresh eight-month low against the dollar early Friday, despite efforts by the ruling ... ( read original story ...)
US, Japan to Press On With Trade Deal While New Leader Awaited
The US and Japan confirmed they will keep up efforts to implement their trade deal, as the Asian nation transitions to a new leader ahead of an expected visit to Tokyo by President Donald Trump. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Komeito to leave ruling coalition with LDP under Takaichi, NHK reports
Japan's Komeito party will leave the ruling coalition led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), public broadcaster NHK reported on Friday, in a historic shift for the alliance that has ruled Japan ... ( read original story ...)
Japan may intervene if yen dives toward 160 per dollar, ex-BOJ official says
Japanese authorities may tolerate moderate yen declines but could intervene if the currency sharply depreciates towards 160 to the dollar, said Atsushi Takeuchi, a former central bank official who was ... ( read original story ...)
‘Save the Ring’ calls intensify as Osaka Expo’s end nears
The prefectural and city governments of Osaka have announced they will retain just a 200-meter portion of the world's largest wooden structure. ( read original story ...)
Asiana Airlines’ return to Osaka route sparks dispute with Jeju Air
The flag carrier, which had been required to cede the route to Jeju Air as part of efforts to ease monopoly concerns, has now re-entered the market by securing new airport slots in Osaka, effectively ... ( read original story ...)
Baycurrent Classic live leaderboard updates: Friday tee times, scores, highlights from Japan
The 2025 Baycurrent Classic, formerly known as the Zozo Championship on the PGA Tour, is the lone event on the schedule in Japan. The now seven-year-old tournament continues Friday (Thursday night for ... ( read original story ...)
US Confirms Trade Deal Efforts as Japan Prepares for New Leader
The US and Japan confirmed they will keep up efforts to implement their trade deal as the Asian nation transitions to a new leader. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his negotiation counterpart ... ( read original story ...)
Meet Japan’s “Fireball”, Takaichi Sanae, its polarising new leader
She is poised to become Japan’s prime minister, the first woman to hold the position. Her rise signals an end to the staidness long characteristic of Japanese politics. “This is the end of a long era, ... ( read original story ...)
NTT breaks ground on Osaka data center, Japan
NTT has broken ground on a new data center in Osaka, Japan. “On October 1, NTT Global Data Centers celebrated the groundbreaking of Osaka North 1 Data Center, a new 36MW data center campus in Ibaraki ... ( read original story ...)
Max Greyserman, Bud Cauley and Brian Campbell share lead after Round 1 in Japan
Max Greyserman, Bud Cauley and Brian Campbell each shot 4-under 67 on Thursday to sit atop the leaderboard after the first round of the Baycurrent Classic in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Greyserman, Cauley, Campbell share Baycurrent Classic lead
Americans Max Greyserman, Bud Cauley and Brian Campbell each shot a 4-under 67 to sit atop the leaderboard after the first round of the Baycurrent Classic in Japan. ( read original story ...)
Greyserman, Cauley and Campbell sit atop the leaderboard after 1st round of PGA Tour event in Japan
Americans Max Greyserman, Bud Cauley and Brian Campbell each shot 4-under 67 to sit atop the leaderboard after the first round of the Baycurrent Classic in Japan. This is the only PGA Tour ... ( read original story ...)